​Taunton (Priorswood) Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) – Booking Rules, Opening Times & Guide

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

Looking to get rid of your household waste? Taunton (Priorswood) Recycling Centre located in Taunton offers excellent facilities for local residents near TA2 8QY.

Location & Address

Taunton Recycling Centre, Crown Industrial Estate
Taunton, Somerset
TA2 8QY

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

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

Normal opening hours apply depending on the day of the week

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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
  • Plasterboard
  • 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

Chargeable Items

AsbestosCharges apply, must be paid in advance online
Gas bottlesCharges apply, must be paid by card
HardcoreCharges apply, must be paid by card
PlasterboardCharges apply, must be paid in advance online
SoilCharges apply, must be paid by card
TyresCharges apply, must be paid by card
Vehicle partsCharges apply, must be paid by card

Do you collect fridges dropped off here?

Yes, we accept refrigerators for recycling.

Can I get rid of a mattress at this location?

Yes, you may drop off your used mattress.

Can I throw away a couch here?

Yes, we take all types of household sofas.

What to know before visiting Taunton Tip

1Finding the Priorswood Facility

Head towards the Crown Industrial Estate on the eastern edge of town. The access roads are exceptionally broad, making it quite effortless to spot the main entrance gates.

2Vehicle and Passenger Protocols

Keep a very close eye on your surroundings, ensure younger passengers stay tightly buckled in, and never exceed the strict walking-pace speed limits.

3Paperwork for Bulky Vehicles

Driving a rented box van or pulling an extended carriage? Make absolute certain you have downloaded the mandatory access certificate long before commencing your journey.

4Commercial Vehicles Rejected

Paid tradesmen are definitively barred from utilizing these municipal skips. The underlying infrastructure is solely funded to process domestic property clearances.

5Support the Salvage Scheme

Before chucking out a working television or dining set, consider passing it to the community recovery team stationed at the rubbish tip for refurbishment.

6Forbidden Items List

Agricultural pesticides, vehicular tyres, and asbestos-containing materials are deemed highly dangerous. They will not be granted entry past the inspection booths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just drive in without booking?
No, just visit us directly without scheduling.
Is there access to the tip on bank holidays?
Yes, the facility does not shut for bank holidays.
Can I bring my rubbish in a van?
Yes, we let vans and trailers in.
Do you take plasterboard from DIY jobs?
Yes, heavy DIY waste like concrete is accepted.

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