​Guide to Highbridge recycling centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Clearing out a large load in Highbridge? Find out if you need a somerset council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Highbridge recycling centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Somerset dump.

Location & Address

Isleport Lane
Highbridge, Somerset
TA9 4JS

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Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 18:00
  • friday 09:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open as normal, except closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Asbestos
  • Batteries
  • Cans
  • Cardboard - including hardback books
  • Commercial waste
  • Electrical appliances
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Low-energy light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Mobile phones
  • Oil – cooking and engine
  • Paint, water-based
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic pots, tubs, trays and all plastic bottles
  • Refuse
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soil and hardcore
  • Textiles
  • Toner cartridges
  • Tyres
  • Vehicle parts
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Ammunition and explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Medicines
  • Mercury
  • Petrol and diesel
  • Roofing felt containing bitumen
  • Cartons/Tetra Pak and plastic-lined paper cups

Chargeable Items

Asbestos£19.30 per sheet
Gas bottles£10.10 for below 10kg, £19.90 for 10-20kg, £58.30 for extra large/specialist
Plasterboard£6.60 per sheet or sack equivalent
Soil and hardcore£5.70 per bag/sack, £28.50 for small van/trailer, £57.00 for medium van/trailer
Tyres£5.70 per un-rimmed tyre, £7.50 per rimmed tyre, £75.60 per large lorry tyre
Vehicle partsCharges apply

Do you process old fridges?

Yes, fridges are accepted here. Please ensure all food is removed before drop-off.

Can I drop a mattress off today?

Yes, mattress drop-offs are welcome.

Do you permit sofa disposal?

Yes, we have a specific area for sofas.

What to know before visiting Highbridge Tip

1Navigating to Isleport Business Park

Situated just off the M5 at Junction 22, this is a highly convenient location for the coastal towns. Turn into the commercial estate and look out for the large green boundary fences.

2Rules for Commercial-Sized Transports

Anyone steering a flatbed or dragging a massive horsebox requires an official digital voucher. Sort this administrative task via the council portal prior to leaving your driveway.

3Pedestrian Restrictions

You cannot simply stroll through the main barriers on foot carrying a sack of garden trimmings. A motorized transport method is an absolute necessity to access the tip.

4Private Enterprise Exclusions

This specific compound does not accommodate tradespeople looking to offload their project leftovers. Plumbers and electricians must source private commercial skips.

5Salvage and Share

If you have old bicycles or untouched homewares taking up space, guide them towards the designated reuse marquee. They will be cleaned up and resold to fund regional charities.

6Unacceptable Refuse Types

Highly volatile liquids, pressurized tanks, and construction-grade asbestos sheeting will be rejected instantly. Do your research to find out where these specific hazards belong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter without a prior booking?
No, securing an appointment before travelling is unnecessary.
Is this tip open during public holidays?
Yes, this tip is open during public holidays.
Is it okay to bring a trailer?
Yes, you can safely drop off your waste using a trailer.
Can I dump home DIY waste here?
Yes, mixed DIY waste is permitted.

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