​Wellington Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info

Open today : 09:00 - 16:00

If you live near TA21 9HW, Wellington Recycling Centre is your go-to destination for dropping off unwanted household items safely and efficiently.

Location & Address

Wellington Recycling Centre, Poole Brickworks, Nynehead
Wellington, Somerset
TA21 9HW

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

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

Can I safely dispose of a fridge here?

Yes, you can dispose of your old fridge here.

Are mattresses taken at this tip?

Yes, mattresses are on our list of accepted items.

Is there a skip for sofas at this centre?

Yes, you can safely dispose of a settee at this centre.

What to know before visiting Wellington Tip

1Navigating to the Poole Brickworks Vicinity

Positioned just off Nynehead Road, this facility sits close to the historic brickworks area on the outskirts of town. Watch for the designated turn-off signs to easily locate the compound.

2Securing Permission for Large Motors

If your transport method is a hired box lorry or a hitched carrier, a pre-arranged digital authorization is mandatory. Sort this paperwork out online before you even load up.

3Pre-Arrival Separation

Divide your glass, green cuttings, and electronics into individual boxes before setting off. This organizational step speeds up your drop-off immensely when you arrive at the tip.

4Ban on Commercial Payloads

Independent enterprises and professional cleaners are not allowed to use these civic containers for profit-driven clear-outs. The site is rigorously monitored to prevent corporate abuse.

5The Second-Hand Cabin

Have garments or homewares that are perfectly fine but no longer needed? Hand them over to the on-site charitable staff at the waste tip rather than tossing them into the compactor.

6Dangerous Refuse Policies

Live ammunition, volatile acids, and pressurized gas units are not tolerated here. You will need to seek out a specialist hazardous disposal service instead of bringing them to this location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it essential to book ahead?
No, you do not need to pre-arrange your visit.
Do you close for bank holidays?
Yes, we are open to the public on bank holidays.
Do you permit trailers here?
Yes, you can bring a commercial or work van.
Can I bring bricks and concrete from a DIY project?
Yes, feel free to bring your DIY project waste.

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