Portishead recycling centre
Black Rock Quarry, Portishead, BS20 8JY
Opening hours
Winter: Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; Tue closed. Summer: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-6pm; Thu 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm; Tue closed
Our summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Booking: Required
Book with the council- Charges6 items charged
- VansPermit needed
What it costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcore, ceramics (tiles, toilets, sinks) | £2.50 per additional bag (50 litre rubble bag) |
| Soil | £2.50 per additional bag |
| Plasterboard | £4.60 per bag or sheet |
| Tyres | £3.50 per tyre; £4.20 per tyre with rim each |
| Asbestos | £11.50 per bag or sheet |
| Gas canisters and fire extinguishers | £3 (under 5kg); £5.50 (under 10kg); £12 (10kg to 35kg); £35 (above 35kg) per bottle |
Vans and trailers
Permit for vans up to 3.4 tonnes (incl. panel vans and campervans), trailers 1.8-2.4m, 4x4s and single cab pick-ups. Valid 12 months, max 12 visits in 12 months, all three centres; one permit per address; apply at least a month ahead (V5 and insurance). Not accepted: trailers over 2.4m, vehicles 3.5t or above, trailer towed by a permit vehicle.
Other North Somerset tips
- Weston-super-Mare recycling centreWinter (1 Oct-28 Feb): Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun 9am-4pm; Tue, Thu 10am-4pm; bank hols 9am-4pm. Summer (1 Mar-30 Sep): daily 8am-6pm; bank hols 8am-4.30pm
- Backwell recycling centreWinter (1 Oct-31 Mar): Mon, Tue, Fri 10am-3pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Summer: Mon, Tue, Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 9am-4.30pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Closed Wed, Thu and bank holidays