​Guide to St Davids Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 08:30 - 16:00

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

Location & Address

Nr Hendre Farm, Fishguard Road
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
SA62 6BY

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01437 764551

Email Address

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
  • thursday Closed
  • friday Closed
  • saturday Closed
  • sunday 08:30 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
  • thursday Closed
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 08:30 - 16:00
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Normal opening hours apply unless advised otherwise

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries - Car / E-scooter / Lithium vehicles
  • Batteries - Domestic batteries
  • Books
  • Cans - Steel and aluminium
  • Carpets
  • Cardboard
  • Cartons - fruit juice etc
  • Clothing
  • CDs
  • Electrical - White metal goods including fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines and tumble dryers
  • Electrical - Fluorescent tubes including low energy light bulbs
  • Electrical - TVs and computer monitors
  • Electrical - Small appliances such as irons, toasters, vacuum cleaners and hairdryers
  • Fixtures and fittings – kitchen units, bathroom suites, fitted wardrobes, shelving, cisterns, boilers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste - Hedge, tree and shrub cuttings, roots, grass cuttings & rakings, leaves, plants, flowers & weeds
  • Gas cylinders - Propane, Butane only
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Mattresses
  • Mixed Soft Plastics - Yes Plastic bottles, tubs, trays and pots. No Black or brown plastic, film bubble wrap, carrier bags, crisp packets, polystyrene and hard plastics
  • Oil - Cooking oil
  • Oil - Vehicle engine oil
  • Paints, varnishes and thinners
  • Paper - newspaper, office paper and magazines including yellow pages, telephone directories and catalogues
  • Plasterboard
  • Rubble - Soil, ceramic tiles, bricks, roofing tiles, glass from windows, crockery, porcelain toilet pans and basins
  • Shoes
  • Scrap Metal
  • Textiles
  • Tyres - Car tyres only
  • Wood - such as fence panels, fence posts and dismantled sheds
  • Animal bedding / Ragwort
  • Non recyclable/black bag waste
  • Pesticides
  • Vapes
  • Weedkillers

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross wt.
  • Noxious weeds - such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam.
  • Tree branches or stumps - larger than 8 inches in diameter.

Chargeable Items

General Waste / Animal Bedding / Ragwort£2.70 per 60L bag
Wood£1.70 per 60L bag
Rubble / Hard-core£1.10 per 60L bag
Plasterboard£2.70 per 60L bag (£48.50 minimum charge)
Garden Waste£1.10 per 60L bag
Carpets and underlay£2.70 per 60L bag
Tyre - bike/car/van£3.80 per unit
Tyre - Lorry£19.60 per unit
Tyre - Tractor£40.90 per unit
Mattresses£13.10 per unit
Paints, varnishes, thinners, pesticides and weed killers£1.70 per litre container
Food Waste£1.30 per 23L bag

Is it possible to leave a fridge here?

No, fridges are strictly not accepted here.

Is it okay to bring a mattress to this tip?

Yes, we allow the disposal of old mattresses.

Are large settees accepted at this facility?

Yes, standard domestic sofas are permitted.

What to know before visiting St Davids Tip

1Navigational Cues for the Peninsula

Located just outside Britain's smallest city, this recycling hub is incredibly handy for those living on the far western edge. Follow the coastal approach road, keeping an eye out for the distinct municipal signage pointing directly to the tip.

2Mandated Digital Appointments

You can no longer just show up with a boot full of junk. Pembrokeshire council insists that every attendee secures a specific time reservation through their official internet portal before embarking on their journey.

3Clearing the Residency Check

The operatives need to verify that you actually contribute to the local tax pool. Flashing a recent utility letter or a digital bank statement through your car window is the fastest way to get the green light.

4Handling Massive Transport Formats

Should you decide to borrow a flat-bed truck or attach a twin-axle towable, you are required to submit extra paperwork. The authority tightly monitors these bulky vehicles to prevent illicit commercial offloading.

5Accident Prevention and Smart Packing

The concrete yard is often busy with heavy loaders, so keeping pets safely secured inside your vehicle is a strict requirement. Organizing your bags by material type at home makes your trip to the rubbish tip exceptionally fast and risk-free.

6Banning Corporate Waste

Landscapers, roofers, and independent traders are entirely forbidden from exploiting these community bins. The site is unapologetically reserved for domestic, non-commercial homeowners.

7Rejecting Perilous Substances

Extremely hazardous materials, including caustic chemicals and structural asbestos, are turned away immediately. You must contract a certified environmental specialist to deal with such lethal goods.

8The Second-Hand Salvage Zone

Why throw away a working television or decent living room furniture? Diverting these goods to the on-site charity container is a fantastic way to minimize landfill impact and support local causes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I schedule an appointment online?
Yes, it is strictly required to book beforehand.
Can I drop rubbish off on a public holiday?
Yes, our opening times remain the same on bank holidays.
Do you allow access for vans?
Yes, this location is accessible for vans and trailers.
Is DIY rubbish accepted?
Yes, old tiles, bricks, and DIY waste are accepted.

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