​Whitchurch Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Ensure a smooth visit to the tip in Shropshire by checking the opening times and site rules for Whitchurch Recycling Centre, we provide all the essential shropshire council updates for this Whitchurch location, from car booking policies to van permit requirements.

Location & Address

Whitchurch Waste Transfer Station, Waymills
Whitchurch, Shropshire
SY13 1TT

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 678 9007
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 31 October

  • 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 - 17:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 November 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 - 17:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Open normally except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cartons
  • Metal packaging
  • Mixed glass
  • Mixed paper
  • Plastic packaging
  • Small appliances
  • Textiles and clothing
  • Asbestos
  • Books
  • Bric-a-brac
  • Cans, tins, aerosols and tin foil
  • Car batteries
  • CDs and DVDs
  • Chemicals
  • Engine oil
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Household batteries
  • Low-energy lightbulbs
  • Mobile phones
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plasterboard
  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic pots, tubs and trays
  • Scrap metal
  • Shoes
  • Soil
  • Tetra Pak-type drinks cartons
  • Textiles
  • Toys
  • TVs and computer monitors
  • Used cooking oil
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Business waste
  • Commercial waste
  • Trade waste
  • Large amounts of DIY waste

Can a fridge be dropped off today?

Yes, you can drop off your fridge at this site.

Is there a skip for mattresses?

No, bulky items like mattresses are not taken here.

Is it possible to leave a sofa here?

Yes, bringing a settee is completely fine.

What to know before visiting Whitchurch Tip

1Showing Your Local Authority Credentials

Because this civic amenity is financed by the community, non-locals are respectfully denied entry. Guarantee a smooth transition past the welcome desk by having a recent utility bill or your photocard driving licence ready to demonstrate your Shropshire postcode.

2Getting to the Waymills Depot

You can easily locate the compound within the Waymills Industrial Estate (SY13 1TT). It is highly accessible if you are navigating from the main A525 bypass, positioned just a brief drive past the prominent McDonald's roundabout.

3Authorising Box Trailers and Transits

Planning on clearing out bulky items using a rented panel van or a dual-axle towable? You must proactively acquire an electronic clearance pass from the main municipal website, as unapproved large motors will face an unyielding automated barrier.

4Tarmac Safety and Load Preparation

To minimize delays, split your glass, garden trimmings, and cardboard into distinct containers before leaving your driveway. While unloading at the Tip, always wear closed-toe footwear, and be aware that walking into the facility without a motorized vehicle is strictly against safety regulations.

5Strict Ban on Entrepreneurial Refuse

This taxpayer-subsidised location caters exclusively to everyday domestic decluttering. Tradespeople, such as roofers or joiners, aiming to dump leftover materials from a paying client's property will be immediately turned away by the watchful site marshals.

6Prohibited Highly Combustible Goods

Never pack dangerous elements like raw asbestos sheets, industrial solvents, or heavy LPG cylinders into your boot. The depot is simply not equipped to process these severe risks, meaning you need to contract a bespoke specialist environmental handler.

7Contributing to the Upcycling Shed

Before condemning a working vacuum cleaner or a pristine bookshelf to the crushers, ask the staff where the recovery point is. Donating these fantastic second-hand items helps to supply local charitable groups with vital resources instead of adding to the landfill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to book to use this facility?
No, appointments are not necessary.
Is the waste centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, we operate normal hours on bank holidays.
Do you accept vans bringing household waste?
Yes, vans and trailers are permitted at this site.
Can I bring mixed DIY waste here?
Yes, you can bring your DIY construction debris here.

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