​Killacleave Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

Open today : 10:00 - 18:00

Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Killacleave Recycling Centre in Ilfracombe, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this devon county council guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local Devon rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Killacleave Recycling Centre
Ilfracombe, Devon
EX34 9RH

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 155 1010

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed No
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 10:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 09:00 - 16:30
  • friday 09:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 10:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 10:00 - 16:30

Holiday & Closures

Easter SundayChristmas EveChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's EveNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Closed on Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Aluminium and steel cans
  • Batteries – Household and car batteries
  • Bulky/rigid plastics
  • Cardboard/Greeting Cards
  • Carpets
  • Clean mixed plastic packaging, for example, food trays and yoghurt pots
  • Coffee pods – plastic and metal pods collected separately
  • Directories/Yellow Pages
  • Drinks cartons/Tetra-paks
  • Flat glass
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Foil/Aluminium packaging
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Garden/green waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Large electrical appliances, for example, cookers, tumble dryers, washing machines
  • Light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Night storage heaters – Please see asbestos for more information
  • Other electrical appliances, for example, toasters, lawn mowers, hairdryers, computers and laptops
  • Paper, newspapers and magazines
  • Petrol powered lawn mowers and strimmers
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer cartridges
  • Textiles
  • Timber/wood
  • TVs/computer monitors
  • Vapes
  • Vegetable oil

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Business and commercial waste
  • Commercial fridges/freezers/air conditioning units
  • Dead pets, pet faeces and soiled litter/bedding material
  • Electric vehicle batteries
  • Excess dustbin/black bag waste
  • Fireworks
  • Flares, explosives and ammunition
  • Fly-tipped waste
  • Ground/Air source heat pumps
  • Oil tanks/Heating oil tanks
  • Railway sleepers/Utility poles
  • Sanitary wastes
  • Sharps/clinical items
  • Sewage/contents of drains
  • Soft furnishings/upholstered domestic seating
  • Solar storage batteries
  • Vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, caravans, trailers
  • Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating

Chargeable Items

Plasterboard£7.60 per sheet/bag
Soil and rubble£4.10 per bag/item
Tyres£7.60 per tyre
Bath or shower tray£6.60 each
Shower screen£6.60 each
DIY plastic£19.60 per sheet/bag

Will this facility take my fridge?

No, fridges are strictly prohibited at this site.

Do you recycle mattresses?

Yes, you can drop off your mattress at this site.

Can I drop a couch off at this location?

Yes, it is perfectly okay to bring a settee.

What to know before visiting Killacleave Tip

1Navigating to the Ilfracombe facility

Navigating towards this Local Tip, you will find it positioned on the winding A361 just outside Ilfracombe, with the entrance sitting near the wooded Killacleave area. Approach the junction slowly, as the turning can be quite sharp for larger vehicles entering from the town side.

2Resident Eligibility Checks

To ensure public funds are only spent on locals, gatemen will ask for proof of your Devon domicile. A recent bank statement or formal tenancy agreement is perfectly acceptable to verify your status before you are allowed onto the ramps.

3Arranging Heavy Transport Access

If you plan to haul your junk using a flatbed, rented box van, or a car pulling a trailer, spontaneous visits are prohibited. You must log onto the regional portal and finalize a digital exemption before setting off from your driveway.

4Ground Hazards and Proper Boots

The unloading bays are constantly covered in debris, meaning frail shoes like sandals are strictly banned. Thick-soled boots are highly advised to prevent painful injuries from rogue screws, splinters, or shattered glass lying on the tarmac.

5Strictly Personal Domestic Items

Operatives keep a watchful eye for any hint of commercial waste. Independent traders attempting to sneak in construction offcuts or professional landscaping clippings will be immediately escorted off the premises without exception.

6Passing on Unbroken Belongings

Do not rush to throw away items that still function perfectly. A designated drop-off tent exists specifically for rescuing decent furniture and electronics, allowing community charities to sell them on to those in need.

7Dealing with Volatile Compounds

Hazardous refuse like weedkiller, industrial thinners, or compressed oxygen bottles present extreme risks to the workforce. You must review the strict volume caps online, as excess amounts of dangerous goods are frequently rejected at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are appointments needed here?
No, pre-booked slots are not required.
Are bank holidays classed as normal working days here?
Yes, we are open for business on bank holidays.
Can I bring a small trailer?
Yes, we allow trailers to enter.
Can I bring paving slabs from a DIY project?
Yes, you can drop off DIY materials.

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