Somerset tips: charges, permits and opening times
South West
- Charges7 items charged
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hardcore / rubbleper bag. Above free monthly allowance (same page also says 'a £5 per bag charge applies' above the allowance) | £5.70 |
| Soilper load size. Listed as a chargeable material on the charges page; the C&D page lists soil within the free 8-sack allowance - contradictory | Single carrier bag no charge; rubble sack £5.70; small van or trailer £28.50; medium van or trailer £57 |
| Plasterboardper sheet or sack equivalent. Above free allowance; 11 sites only | £6.60 |
| Tyresper tyre. Bicycle tyres free | £5.70 unrimmed; £7.50 rimmed; £75.60 large (lorry) |
| Asbestosper sheet (or sack equivalent). Above free allowance; 7 sites only; storage heater counts as 4 sheets; double-wrapped; pre-book. Also £352.20 for max 16 sheets or 1 tonne (collection) | £19.30 |
| Gas and oxygen bottlesper bottle. Fire extinguisher £10.10 | £10.10 (under 10kg); £19.90 (10-20kg, large fire extinguisher, refrigerant); £58.30 (specialist cylinders) |
| Ceramic sinks, tiles, toilets; bricks, concrete, clay, stoneper bag. Counted as C&D waste, above free allowance; crockery and clay flowerpots free | £5.70 |
| Vehicle partsChargeable at ten sites; prices on separate vehicle part page | No charge published |
What the council says about dates: Prices from April 2026
Free DIY allowance
'Each calendar month every household can bring up to eight, 50 litre sacks (or equivalent 2m sheets of asbestos or plasterboard) free of charge to a recycling site over a maximum of four visits in a month.' Must pre-book DIY visits. Entry and household waste free.
From Somerset's pages, quoted or summarised.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Free
Free permit (Somerset residents) for N1 vehicles (vans, pick-ups, some Land Rovers), N1/M1 campervans or minibuses, and single-axle trailers up to 3m floor length towed by an M1 car. One van and one trailer permit per household; permit vehicles cannot tow. Not allowed: M2/M3/N2/N3 vehicles, Luton/box vans, trailers over 3m, multi-axle trailers, horse boxes, agricultural vehicles. Hire vehicles up to three days: hire contract and waiver form on site.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking for general visits; DIY/construction waste visits must be pre-booked (online form, also used to pay for extra).
Proof of address
Not stated
Not stated for car visits; permits for Somerset residents only; ANPR in use.
All 16 tips and opening hours
- Bridgwater (Saltlands) Recycling CentreSaltlands Recycling Centre, Saltlands Avenue, Chilton Trinity, Bridgwater, TA6 3JSOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Castle Cary (Dimmer) Recycling CentreCastle Cary Recycling Centre, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JBOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed, Thu, Fri; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Chard Recycling CentreChard Recycling Centres, Beeching Close, Chard, TA20 1BBOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Cheddar Recycling CentreCheddar Recycling Centre, Wedmore Road, Cheddar, BS27 3EJOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Thu, Fri; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Crewkerne Recycling Centre2 Blacknell Ln, Crewkerne, TA18 7HAOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Dulverton Recycling CentreDulverton Community Recycling Site, Brushford Road, Dulverton, TA22 9AAWeekdays closed; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Frome Recycling Centre2 Manor Furlong, Frome, BA11 4RJOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Highbridge Recycling CentreHighbridge Recycling Centre, Isleport Lane, Highbridge, TA9 4JSOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Minehead Recycling CentreMinehead Recycling Centre, Mart Road Industrial Estate, Minehead, TA24 5BJOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Tue; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Somerton Recycling CentreSomerton Recycling Centre, Bancombe Road Industrial Estate, Somerton, TA11 6SBOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Street Recycling CentreStreet Recycling Centre, Farm Lane, Street, BA16 9PBOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Thu, Fri; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Taunton (Priorswood) Recycling CentreTaunton Recycling Centre, Crown Industrial Estate, Taunton, TA2 8QYOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Wellington (Poole) Recycling CentreWellington Recycling Centre, Poole Brickworks, Nynehead, TA21 9HWOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Wells (Dulcote) Recycling CentreViridor Recycling, Dulcote Hill Quarry, Nr Wells, Somerset, BA5 3PZOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Tue; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Williton Recycling CentreRoughmoor Williton Industrial Estate, Williton Industrial Estate, Williton, TA4 4RFOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed Wed, Thu, Fri; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Yeovil Recycling CentreYeovil Recycling Centre, Artillery Road, Lufton Trading Estate, Yeovil, BA22 8RPOpen weekdays 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
16 recycling sites; entry and household waste free. Card payment to staff on arrival. Business waste (paid) at ten sites. Paid asbestos collection service available.