​Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Times & Booking Rules

Open today : 08:00 - 18:00

Do you need to book a slot before visiting the tip in Weston-super-Mare? Discover the car booking rules, opening times, and accepted waste items for Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre, proudly managed by north somerset council in North Somerset.

Location & Address

Aisecome Way
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
BS22 8NA

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 March to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 18:00
  • friday 08:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 28 February

  • monday 09:00 - 16:00
  • tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
  • thursday 10:00 - 16:00
  • friday 09:00 - 16:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

12 noon on Christmas Eve12 noon on New Year's EveChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Summer: 08:00 - 16:30, Winter: 09:00 - 16:00

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Accepted Items

  • bedding
  • blankets and textiles
  • books
  • bric-a-brac
  • cardboard
  • crockery
  • cutlery
  • carpets
  • clothes
  • cooking oil
  • duvets and pillows
  • drinking glasses
  • hard plastics
  • shredded paper
  • shoes
  • tapes and discs
  • vapes
  • plastic bottles
  • pots
  • tubs and trays
  • metal
  • tins
  • cans
  • foil
  • aerosols
  • paper and card
  • tetrapaks
  • glass bottles and jars
  • sofas
  • beds
  • household furniture
  • mattresses
  • fridges and freezers
  • washing machines and tumble dryers
  • household electrical items
  • batteries
  • TVs and monitors
  • fluorescent tubes
  • light bulbs
  • mobile phones
  • computers and laptops
  • vacuum cleaners
  • bicycles
  • chemicals including weed killer
  • garden furniture
  • car batteries
  • lawn mowers
  • paint
  • engine oil
  • flammable liquids
  • grass cuttings
  • hedge trimmings
  • leaves
  • plants and weeds
  • scrap metal
  • sheet glass
  • wood and timber
  • hardcore/rubble
  • ceramics
  • soil
  • asbestos
  • plasterboard
  • tyres
  • gas canisters
  • fire extinguishers

Rejected Items

  • food waste
  • plastic bags
  • soft plastic wrapping

Chargeable Items

hardcore/rubble, ceramics and soilTwo bags free of charge (with a limit of four deposits per month). £2.50 per additional bag otherwise
asbestos£11.50 per bag or sheet
plasterboardFirst two bags or sheets free (with a limit of four deposits per month). £4.60 per bag or sheet otherwise
tyres£3.50 per tyre, £4.20 per tyre with rim
gas canisters and fire extinguishers£3 per bottle under 5kg, £5.50 per bottle under 10kg, £12 per bottle 10kg to 35kg, £35 per bottle above 35kg

Can I bring an under-counter fridge?

No, this site is unable to accept your refrigerator.

Can I throw away a mattress here?

No, you will need to take your mattress elsewhere.

Can I get rid of my old settee today?

Yes, you can get rid of your sofa today.

What to know before visiting Weston Super Mare Tip

1Approaching the Winterstoke Road Compound

Positioned just a short drive from the local ASDA superstore and relatively close to Weston-super-Mare FC, this main recycling hub is easily found off the bustling A370. Traffic can build up heavily along Winterstoke Road on Saturday mornings, so aim for a midweek visit if your schedule permits.

2Gateway Checks for North Somerset Inhabitants

To ensure out-of-county visitors do not overwhelm the facility, you are required to demonstrate your residential status upon arrival. Bring along a legitimate council tax statement or a hard copy of a recent utility bill to show the greeting staff before gaining access to this Local Tip.

3Pre-Approval for Heavy-Duty Transport

Arriving in a double-axle trailer, a rented box van, or a large camper requires proactive administration. The local authority mandates that oversized vehicles must carry a specific digital authorisation pass, which needs to be approved on their web portal several days before your planned clear-out.

4Operational Protocols and Sensible Clothing

Efficiency and wellbeing are paramount once you park up. Pack your boot methodically so that glass, green organics, and cardboard can be unloaded in sequence without frantic sorting, and ensure you are wearing enclosed, thick-soled shoes to guard against stray nails.

5Strict Prohibition on Profit-Generated Discards

Independent builders, professional gardeners, and handymen cannot legally utilise these taxpayer-funded skips for their work offcuts. Attendants will vigorously inspect any heavily loaded boots containing suspected commercial materials, and will deny entry if they believe the waste originates from a paid job.

6Supporting the Community Salvage Scheme

Before ruthlessly discarding old dining sets or unread paperbacks, check if they can be surrendered to the dedicated second-hand drop zone. Items placed here are gathered for local resale, meaning your unwanted goods can actively fund charitable initiatives instead of occupying landfill space.

7Completely Outlawed Toxic Elements

Certain highly reactive or environmentally disastrous materials are definitively banned from the general hoppers. You must arrange specialised, private collection if you need to dispose of unvented gas cylinders, large quantities of liquid paint, or raw asbestos roofing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off waste?
Yes, the site operates on a booking-only basis.
Is the waste centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, the tip is accessible on bank holidays.
Can I bring a large trailer to the site?
Yes, vehicles with trailers can access the site.
Are construction materials from DIY accepted?
Yes, you can throw away your DIY rubbish here.

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