Backwell Recycling Centre
Church Town, Backwell, BS48 3JF
Backwell Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Backwell, run by North Somerset Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4:30pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Backwell Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the North Somerset Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle visiting the site must have a pre-booked slot.
Who can use it?
Backwell Recycling Centre is for residents of North Somerset only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
No. Vans are not allowed at Backwell Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers are not permitted at this centre due to its limited size.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- Food Waste
- Fuels
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- The centre is located up a narrow hill, so larger vehicles might find access difficult.
Recycling centres near Backwell Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat 9am to 6pm; Thu 10am to 6pm; Sun 9am to 5pm; closed Tue |
| Hartcliffe Way Household Reuse and Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Wed to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| St Philips Household Waste Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Avonmouth Household Waste Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon, Tue and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm; closed Wed and Thu |
| Cheddar Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Wed 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Backwell Recycling Centre
Backwell Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Nailsea, Clevedon, Portishead, Axbridge and Weston-super-Mare.
Questions about Backwell Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Backwell Recycling Centre?
Backwell Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 10am to 4pm; Saturday, 9am to 4:30pm; Sunday, 9am to 4pm. It is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Is Backwell Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Backwell Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Backwell Recycling Centre?
Backwell Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, glass, green waste, mattresses, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take ammunition, food waste, fuels and trade waste.
Where is Backwell Recycling Centre?
Backwell Recycling Centre is at Church Town, Backwell, BS48 3JF.
Who runs Backwell Recycling Centre?
Backwell Recycling Centre is run by North Somerset Council.