Neath Port Talbot tips: charges, permits and opening times
Wales
- Charges8 items charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Building rubble onlyper tonne. above 3 free sacks/week; charged on weight bands 0-100kg, 100-250kg, 250-500kg, 500-1,000kg (upper limit used); Briton Ferry weighbridge; incl. VAT | £24.68 |
| Mixed building rubble (stones, wood, ceramics etc.)per tonne. weight bands as above | £73.17 |
| Ceramic waste onlyper tonne | £41.08 |
| Soilper tonne. above 3 free sacks/week | £24.68 |
| Plaster and plasterboardper tonne. above 3 free sacks/week | £141.17 |
| Asbestos (incl. concrete roofing sheets without asbestos)per sheet/item (based on 8ft x 3ft sheets). no free allowance; double wrapped; Briton Ferry only | £18.46 |
| Green waste/tree cutting waste (large loads)per tonne | £62.38 |
| Cardboard packaging (large loads)per tonne. minimum charge of 0.5t; under 0.5t charged at £5.00/tonne | £10.00 |
| Tyres'Tyres are not accepted at this site' (Briton Ferry) | Not accepted |
| Gas bottlesnot listed (oxygen cylinders and fire extinguishers listed as accepted) | No charge published |
What the council says about dates: April 2025 (rates labelled 'Rate from April 2025')
Free DIY allowance
'Each household can dispose of up to 3 sacks (1 black bag is equivalent to one sack) per week of building type waste for free at the recycling centre. This does not include asbestos. There will be a charge for any sacks containing asbestos. (Please note: a week is 7 consecutive days from your initial appointment). You will have to pay a fee for larger loads.' Larger loads and asbestos must go to Briton Ferry.
From Neath Port Talbot's pages, quoted or summarised.
In Wales the English DIY waste rules don't apply, so each Welsh council sets its own limits. What this council says is shown above.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Free (issued automatically with booking)
'Householders with vans, pick-ups and double axle trailers can access the recycling centre but require a permit. When you book a time slot a permit will be issued automatically. Residents are allowed a maximum of 12 permits per year'. Single axle trailers need no permit. Tipper/flatbed vans and large 7.5t vans not allowed.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
'You must book a slot before visiting a recycling centre.' Online at appsportal3.npt.gov.uk/hwrcvisit; Lower Cwmtwrch is booked on Powys Council's website.
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated for Briton Ferry or Cymmer; Lower Cwmtwrch (booked via Powys): 'People will now be asked to present proof of address when using the centre.'
Mattresses and sofas
- Sofas and furniture
- Accepted ('furniture items e.g. sofas, cupboards, tables'); no charge stated
All 3 tips and opening hours
- Briton Ferry Recycling CentreBriton Ferry Industrial Estate, Briton Ferry, SA11 2HZ8.30am-5.00pm 7 days a week; weighbridge 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat-Sun; closed 25-26 December and 1 January
- Cymmer Recycling CentreMargam Street, Cymmer, SA13 3EE11.00am-5.00pm 7 days a week; closed 25-26 December and 1 January
- Lower Cwmtwrch Recycling CentreBethel Road, Lower Cwmtwrch, SA9 2HWMonday 9am-5pm; Tuesday and Wednesday closed; Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm; closed 25-26 December and 1 January
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Wales. Card only at Briton Ferry from 3 November 2025. Lower Cwmtwrch is booked through Powys and appears to be shared with Powys. Reuse shop at Briton Ferry.