​Saltash Household Waste Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Get up-to-date information for Saltash Household Waste Recycling Centre to make your visit hassle-free, from checking if this Saltash rubbish tip requires an advance car booking to understanding the cornwall council site rules in Cornwall, find all your answers right here.

Location & Address

Plot 2, Tamar View Industrial Estate
Saltash, Cornwall
PL12 6UA

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0300 1234 141
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

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

Winter Hours

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

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 16:00

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Accepted Items

  • Asbestos
  • Batteries
  • Books
  • Cans
  • Cardboard
  • Clothes and textiles
  • Cookers
  • Cooking oil
  • Energy-saving lightbulbs
  • Engine oil
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Garden tools
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass
  • Green/garden waste
  • Hot ash
  • Household chemicals
  • Household waste
  • Items for re-use
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Newspaper and magazines
  • Paints
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic bottles
  • Soil and rubble
  • Small electrical items
  • TVs/monitors
  • Tyres
  • Wetsuits
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Japanese Knotweed
  • Ragwort

Chargeable Items

Asbestos£10.80 per sheet or bag over the free allowance limit
Plasterboard£6.00 per sheet or bag over the free allowance limit
Soil and rubble£1.90 per sack or sanitary ware item over the free allowance limit

Will you take a household fridge?

Yes, this facility processes household refrigerators.

Do you take mattresses for disposal?

Yes, you can get rid of your bed mattress today.

Can I dispose of a settee at this facility?

Yes, standard domestic sofas are permitted.

Essential Advice for Visiting Saltash Tip

1Approaching the Carkeel Roundabout Area

Nestled just behind the Tamar View Industrial Estate, this drop-off location is highly accessible from the main Carkeel Roundabout near the Waitrose supermarket. Remember that arriving as a pedestrian with bags in hand is completely disallowed, so you must drive your vehicle directly into the rubbish tip.

2Evidencing Your Postcode

To guarantee that only legitimate county inhabitants benefit from this infrastructure, you will undergo a brief residency check at the entrance. Handing over a recent domestic energy bill or flashing your driving licence to the welcoming crew will swiftly validate your status.

3Pre-Registering Non-Standard Autos

Should you arrive piloting a high-top transit or pulling a twin-axle carriage, you must possess a specific digital voucher. The local authority insists that all oversized transports apply for this free waiver online well before turning up to unload.

4Advanced Cargo Separation

Divide your load into logical batches, such as green cuttings, timber, and hard plastics, while you are still at home. Once parked in the bays, wearing thick gloves and sturdy boots will keep you completely safe while you rapidly distribute your pre-sorted materials.

5Rejecting For-Profit Debris

Entrepreneurs, roofers, and garden clearance firms are universally excluded from emptying their professional byproducts here. The staff are trained to spot suspected business-related payloads and will direct offending drivers to a commercial weighbridge.

6Vetoed Toxic Disposals

Corrosive liquids, unvented propane cylinders, and fibrous insulation like asbestos require incredibly careful handling and are banned from general skips. You must contact the county's hazardous waste team to arrange a specialised collection instead of bringing them here.

7Pre-Loved Items Corner

Instead of condemning perfectly sound tables or working radios to the crusher, hand them over at the onsite charity kiosk. The dedicated team will polish up your unwanted homewares and sell them to fund vital community projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off waste without an appointment?
Yes, only pre-booked vehicles are allowed.
Is this site open during bank holidays?
Yes, bank holidays do not affect our opening times.
Can I bring a hired van to the tip?
Yes, vans are fully allowed.
Do you accept waste from home improvements?
Yes, broken tiles and plaster from DIY are accepted.

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