​Somerton recycling centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Somerton recycling centre in Somerton, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this somerset council guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local Somerset rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Bancombe Road Industrial Estate
Somerton, Somerset
TA11 6SB

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

Opening Times

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

  • Batteries
  • Cans
  • Cardboard - including hardback books
  • 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
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Ammunition and explosives
  • Asbestos
  • Fireworks
  • Medicines
  • Mercury
  • Petrol and diesel
  • Roofing felt containing bitumen
  • Commercial waste
  • Plasterboard
  • Vehicle parts
  • Cartons/Tetra Pak & plastic-lined paper cups

Chargeable Items

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

Are scrap fridges accepted?

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

Can I bring a single mattress?

Yes, you can throw away your mattress here.

Are old sofas accepted here?

Yes, you can bring your unwanted settee to this tip.

What to know before visiting Somerton Tip

1Arriving at Bancombe Road

Tucked within the bustling Bancombe Trading Estate, getting here involves a simple turn off the B3153. Just follow the perimeter fences past the nearby manufacturing plants.

2Authorizing Heavier Transports

Planning to arrive in a large panelled camper or towing a twin-axle attachment? You must secure a digital approval form online beforehand, otherwise the barricades will not open for you.

3Foot Traffic Ban

For your own personal protection, walking into the active disposal area is totally prohibited. Ensure you arrive safely enclosed within a standard motorized vehicle.

4Denying Professional Waste

Plasterers, landscapers, and roofers must pay for commercial processing elsewhere. This specific facility processes residential clearances and DIY debris exclusively.

5The Donation Point

Drop off unwanted but functioning kettles, lamps, or chairs at the designated upcycling cabin to prevent unnecessary additions to the waste tip.

6Toxic and Unsafe Goods

Explosives, leaking car batteries, and dangerous industrial chemicals are permanently excluded from the accepted materials list. Do not attempt to conceal them in standard refuse bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I schedule an appointment online?
No, you can drop off your recycling without booking.
Are you open for business on bank holidays?
Yes, bank holidays are included in our normal opening days.
Can I use a van to drop off waste?
Yes, it is acceptable to use a van for your tip visit.
Are DIY disposal facilities available here?
Yes, we accept bags of DIY rubble.

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