Barnstaple Recycling Centre
Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple, EX31 2AS
Barnstaple Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Barnstaple, run by Devon County Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 6pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- Other Bank Holidays
- Open
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Barnstaple Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Devon County Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers must book a slot, but cars can visit without an appointment.
Who can use it?
Barnstaple Recycling Centre is for residents of Devon only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Barnstaple Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Devon County Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Cardboard
- Engine Oil
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Mattresses
- Paper
- Plastics
- Scrap Metal
- Textiles
- Timber
- WEEE
Taken with limits
- TyresA fee applies for tyre disposal.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Business Waste
- Commercial Fridges
- Dead Pets
- Trade Waste
Charges
There is a fee for disposing of tyres.
Site rules
- Traffic can be heavy due to the nearby retail park.
- There is a large reuse shop available on the premises.
Recycling centres near Barnstaple Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Moor Torrington Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Bideford Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Ilfracombe Killacleave Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Maclins Quarry South Molton Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Anvil Corner Recycling Centre | 21 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Dulverton Community Recycling Site | 23 miles | Booking varies | Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Mon to Fri |
Towns near Barnstaple Recycling Centre
Barnstaple Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Barnstaple, Appledore, Northam, Bideford, Great Torrington, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Chulmleigh, Lynton and Hatherleigh.
Questions about Barnstaple Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Barnstaple Recycling Centre?
Barnstaple Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Is Barnstaple Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Barnstaple Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Barnstaple Recycling Centre?
Barnstaple Recycling Centre takes cardboard, engine oil, glass, green waste, mattresses, paper, plastics, scrap metal, textiles, timber, WEEE and tyres. It does not take asbestos, business waste, commercial fridges, dead pets and trade waste.
Where is Barnstaple Recycling Centre?
Barnstaple Recycling Centre is at Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple, EX31 2AS.
Who runs Barnstaple Recycling Centre?
Barnstaple Recycling Centre is run by Devon County Council.