​Trehir Recycling Centre (Waste Tip): Booking Rules & Opening Times

Open today : 09:00 - 17:30

Make waste disposal easy. Trehir Recycling Centre provides a convenient way for Caerphilly residents to recycle everyday household materials.

Location & Address

Pandy Road, Llanbradach
Caerphilly, Caerphilly
CF83 3DZ

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

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 09:00 - 17:30
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:30

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 09:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:30

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December01 January

Bank Holidays

Open as normal on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Cardboard
  • Paper
  • Scrap metal
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Textiles and clothes
  • Shoes
  • Engine oil
  • Cooking oil
  • Car batteries
  • Household batteries
  • Large electrical appliances
  • Small electrical appliances
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Televisions and monitors
  • Garden waste
  • Soil and rubble
  • Hard plastics
  • Wood and wood-based products
  • Plasterboard
  • Mattresses
  • Carpets

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Ammunition
  • Explosives
  • Clinical waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Japanese knotweed

Can I bring a fridge to this tip?

Yes, fridges are accepted here.

Can I throw away a mattress here?

Yes, you can easily get rid of your mattress here.

Are couches accepted?

Yes, we are equipped to take large couches.

What to know before visiting Trehir Tip

1Authorised Resident Check

Bringing a valid form of identification, whether that is a council tax demand or a current driving permit, is completely mandatory. The attendants perform rigorous checks on the access road to stop cross-border dumping.

2Finding the Depot in Llanbradach

Located conveniently off the A469 bypass, the compound sits along the Pwll-Y-Pant stretch. Keep your eyes peeled for the major roundabout signposts pointing directly to the municipal recycling area.

3Authorising Commercial-Style Vehicles

If your primary transport is a Luton van or you are dragging a large double-wheel carriage, securing a digital slot beforehand is non-negotiable. Regular passenger automobiles can roll up without any prior paperwork.

4Strictly Household Deliveries

Independent contractors, roofers, and plumbers cannot use this public service to ditch their leftovers. It is legally restricted to everyday citizens clearing out their own personal lofts, garages, or gardens.

5Staying Safe on the Tarmac

Running or rushing between the raised platforms is highly dangerous. Keep younger family members firmly strapped in their car seats while the adults handle the heavy lifting at the Rubbish Tip.

6The Second-Hand Cabin

Do not destroy perfectly good bicycles, books, or wooden tables. Drop them at the salvage point near the entrance, where they get cleaned up and sold on to raise funds for regional charities.

7Managing Tricky Disposals

Be extremely careful with lingering chemicals, old pesticides, or sheets of corrugated roofing. Hand these directly to the specialists wearing high-visibility gear, as they require locked storage away from the general public.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a need to make a booking?
No, you do not need to book.
Are you open for business on bank holidays?
Yes, we are open and accepting waste on bank holidays.
Can I bring a trailer to this tip?
Yes, you can tow a trailer to drop off waste.
Do you take soil and rubble?
Yes, home alteration waste can be dropped off here.

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