​Torfaen Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) Guide: Opening Hours, Booking & Rules

Open today : 09:00 - 17:45

Sort your household waste properly by knowing exactly what is accepted and rejected at Torfaen Recycling Centre, before visiting this Pontypool rubbish tip, verify the torfaen county borough council opening times and see if an advance car booking is required in Torfaen.

Location & Address

Panteg Way, New Inn
Pontypool, Torfaen
NP4 0LS

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01495 762200

Email Address

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

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

29 March to 24 October

  • monday 08:00 - 17:45
  • tuesday 08:00 - 17:45
  • wednesday 08:00 - 17:45
  • thursday 08:00 - 17:45
  • friday 08:00 - 17:45
  • saturday 08:00 - 17:45
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:45

Winter Hours

25 October to 27 March

  • monday 10:00 - 15:45
  • tuesday 10:00 - 15:45
  • wednesday 10:00 - 15:45
  • thursday 10:00 - 15:45
  • friday 10:00 - 15:45
  • saturday 10:00 - 15:45
  • sunday 10:00 - 15:45

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Open normal hours on most bank holidays, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Cans and tins
  • Clothing
  • Shoes
  • Textiles
  • Plastic bottles
  • Ferrous and non ferrous metal waste
  • Wood
  • Car batteries
  • White goods and fridges
  • Large domestic appliances
  • Small domestic appliances
  • Grass, hedge and tree cuttings
  • Bicycles
  • Rubble and hardcore
  • Paint
  • Thinners
  • Used car oil
  • Chemical treatments
  • Tyres
  • Asbestos

Rejected Items

  • Japanese Knotweed
  • Himalayan Balsam
  • Automotive parts
  • DIY/renovation waste

Is it okay to drop off a fridge?

No, we cannot process white goods such as fridges.

Are mattresses classed as accepted waste?

No, we do not accept unwanted mattresses.

Do you permit sofa disposal?

Yes, we are happy to take your old sofa.

What to know before visiting Torfaen Tip

1Tracking Down the Pontypool Depot

Situated in the New Inn area of Pontypool, the Panteg Way facility is very easy to spot. It sits prominently near the old railway lines, making it a simple detour off the main roundabout if you are running errands in the eastern valley.

2Establishing Your Borough Connections

To prevent out-of-towners from exploiting the service, the greeting staff will ask to view your local credentials. Displaying a physical DVLA driving card or a current property tax statement guarantees you seamless access to the compound.

3Logging Heavy Duty Transports

Ordinary passenger cars are welcome to arrive without prior warning. Conversely, bringing a hired box truck or a dual-axle towing rig means you are mandated to submit an electronic booking form via the civic dashboard before making the trip.

4Ground Hazard Precautions and Boot Prep

Organising your timber, glass, and textiles at home ensures a lightning-fast visit to the local tip. Remember that this is a busy industrial yard, so wearing sturdy, enclosed shoes and staying within the yellow safety lines is absolutely paramount.

5Rejecting Professional and Trade Debris

Commercial operators and independent builders are strictly forbidden from leaving their occupational rubble in these skips. This taxpayer-funded waste tip exists purely to help citizens manage their personal, everyday domestic clutter.

6Supporting The Steelhouse Initiative

Think twice before chucking out that old coffee table or working toaster. The dedicated Steelhouse reuse shop on the premises gladly accepts functional goods, reselling them to raise vital funds while rescuing them from the crushers.

7Barring Lethal and Toxic Refuse

You cannot dispose of life-threatening materials such as compressed butane cylinders or fibrous asbestos boards at this location. Such perilous goods carry strict environmental regulations and mandate the use of a registered private collection service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to book a slot?
No, appointments are not necessary.
What are the bank holiday opening times?
Yes, the tip is open on bank holidays.
Can I dispose of waste using a trailer?
Yes, we accept household rubbish brought in vans and trailers.
Are builders rubble and DIY waste accepted?
Yes, we allow the disposal of DIY materials.

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