​Winsel Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours & Booking Rules

Open today : 08:30 - 16:00

Clearing out a large load in Haverfordwest? Find out if you need a pembrokeshire county council van permit or a scheduled car booking for Winsel Recycling Centre, along with the essential site rules and daily opening times for this local Pembrokeshire dump.

Location & Address

Old Hakin Road
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
SA61 1XG

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01437 764551

Email Address

[email protected]
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 08:30 - 17:30
  • tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 08:30 - 17:30
  • friday 08:30 - 17:30
  • saturday 08:30 - 16:00
  • sunday 08:30 - 16:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday Closed
  • friday 08:30 - 16:00
  • saturday 08:30 - 16:00
  • sunday 08:30 - 16:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Normal opening hours apply unless advised otherwise

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Accepted Items

  • Batteries - Car / E-scooter / Lithium vehicles
  • Batteries - Domestic batteries
  • Books
  • Cans - Steel and aluminium
  • Carpets
  • Cardboard
  • Cartons - fruit juice etc
  • Clothing
  • CDs
  • Electrical - White metal goods including fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines and tumble dryers
  • Electrical - Fluorescent tubes including low energy light bulbs
  • Electrical - TVs and computer monitors
  • Electrical - Small appliances such as irons, toasters, vacuum cleaners and hairdryers
  • Fixtures and fittings – kitchen units, bathroom suites, fitted wardrobes, shelving, cisterns, boilers
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste - Hedge, tree and shrub cuttings, roots, grass cuttings & rakings, leaves, plants, flowers & weeds
  • Gas cylinders - Propane, Butane only
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Mattresses
  • Mixed Soft Plastics - Yes Plastic bottles, tubs, trays and pots. No Black or brown plastic, film bubble wrap, carrier bags, crisp packets, polystyrene and hard plastics
  • Oil - Cooking oil
  • Oil - Vehicle engine oil
  • Paints, varnishes and thinners
  • Paper - newspaper, office paper and magazines including yellow pages, telephone directories and catalogues
  • Plasterboard
  • Rubble - Soil, ceramic tiles, bricks, roofing tiles, glass from windows, crockery, porcelain toilet pans and basins
  • Shoes
  • Scrap Metal
  • Textiles
  • Tyres - Car tyres only
  • Wood - such as fence panels, fence posts and dismantled sheds
  • Animal bedding / Ragwort
  • Non recyclable/black bag waste
  • Pesticides
  • Vapes
  • Weedkillers

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross wt.
  • Noxious weeds - such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam.
  • Tree branches or stumps - larger than 8 inches in diameter.

Chargeable Items

General Waste / Animal Bedding / Ragwort£2.70 per 60L bag
Wood£1.70 per 60L bag
Rubble / Hard-core£1.10 per 60L bag
Plasterboard£2.70 per 60L bag (£48.50 minimum charge)
Garden Waste£1.10 per 60L bag
Carpets and underlay£2.70 per 60L bag
Tyre - bike/car/van£3.80 per unit
Tyre - Lorry£19.60 per unit
Tyre - Tractor£40.90 per unit
Mattresses£13.10 per unit
Paints, varnishes, thinners, pesticides and weed killers£1.70 per litre container
Food Waste£1.30 per 23L bag

Can I dispose of my refrigerator here?

No, you cannot bring a fridge to this tip.

Can I bring an old mattress here?

Yes, this facility takes old bed mattresses.

Do you accept discarded settees?

Yes, you can leave your old sofa with us.

What to know before visiting Winsel Tip

1Travel Guide to the Old Hakin Road

If you are heading out from Haverfordwest, this facility is incredibly easy to spot. Just head along the Old Hakin Road past the local farms, and the clear municipal signage will guide you straight into the tip.

2Virtual Queueing Requirements

Pembrokeshire enforces a pre-planned access system to prevent severe traffic bottlenecks. You will need to utilize the official web pages to reserve a designated time bracket, as unannounced arrivals will be politely turned away.

3Taxpayer Verification at the Barrier

The team at the gate is tasked with making sure only legitimate locals use the amenities. Bring along a current council tax bill or utility statement so they can swiftly validate your county postcode.

4Larger Payload Policies

Anyone driving a hired box truck or towing a heavy trailer must jump through a few extra hoops. A specific clearance application is required well in advance to prove you aren't secretly hauling commercial loads.

5Avoiding Yard Accidents

To make your trip to the rubbish tip as quick as possible, group similar recyclables in your car beforehand. Additionally, wearing sturdy, enclosed shoes is absolutely mandatory to prevent stepping on sharp debris.

6Solely for Domestic Clear-Outs

Plumbers, electricians, and independent builders cannot discard their job-site materials here. The yard is strictly financed for everyday citizens managing their own personal clutter.

7Red-Flagged Materials

Certain volatile elements pose too much of a risk for the public skips. You must arrange private collections for highly dangerous compounds like raw asbestos or explosive gas bottles.

8Breathing New Life into Old Goods

Before you toss that perfectly fine dining chair, check if it can be salvaged. The on-site donation point gladly accepts functioning homeware and electronics to benefit local charities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I enter without a prior booking?
Yes, you must book your entry online.
Do you stay open on bank holidays?
Yes, the tip stays open throughout the bank holiday.
Are vans allowed without a special permit?
Yes, you can bring a van load of rubbish.
Can I drop off waste from a home renovation?
Yes, we are happy to accept household DIY waste.

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