​Minehead recycling centre (Waste Tip): Booking Rules & Opening Times

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Do not get turned away at the tip, always check the site rules and rejected items for Minehead recycling centre before you travel, learn about the somerset council car booking system, van permit policies, and opening hours for this Minehead facility in Somerset.

Location & Address

Mart Road Industrial Estate
Minehead, Somerset
TA24 5BJ

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 18:00
  • 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 09:00 - 17:00
  • 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
  • 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
  • Plasterboard

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
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

Can I leave a household fridge?

Yes, fridges are accepted here.

Are household mattresses accepted?

Yes, this location handles mattress recycling.

Can I bring a settee to this tip?

Yes, couches are fully accepted.

What to know before visiting Minehead Tip

1Reaching the Mart Road Destination

Driving towards the coastal industrial zone, look out for the clear signage near the railway tracks. The compound is situated comfortably among the commercial warehouses, making it quite easy to spot.

2Verifying Your Postcode

Keep a physical utility bill or your driving card readily available on your dashboard. The gate personnel conduct frequent spot checks to confirm you are a true constituent of the region.

3Ground Rules for Visitors

Put on thick-soled shoes to guard your feet against stray metal or glass, and maintain an extremely slow, crawling pace when navigating between the massive disposal banks.

4Exclusively for Residents

Firms, independent contractors, and handymen are explicitly barred from emptying their vans here. These municipal bins are financed solely for private households.

5Pre-loved Goods Drop

Hand over any decent toys or unblemished furniture to the on-site charity staff instead of discarding them at this local tip. It is a wonderful way to minimize landfill contributions.

6Absolute Restrictions

Corrosive liquids, heavy-duty gas canisters, and dangerous roofing sheets cannot be left at this compound. You will need to source a specialized private handler for such dangerous goods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation to visit?
No, there is no need to make a prior arrangement.
Does the site remain open on bank holidays?
Yes, we continue to open on bank holiday Mondays.
Are commercial vans permitted?
Yes, vans and cars with trailers are both allowed.
Do you recycle DIY and building waste?
Yes, this recycling centre takes DIY waste.

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