Bath Recycling Centre
Midland Road, Bath, BA1 3AT
Bath Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bath, run by Bath & North East Somerset Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4:15pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 8am to 4:15pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4:15pm
- Friday
- 8am to 4:15pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 3:45pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 1pm
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?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Bath Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the Bath & North East Somerset Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Booking is mandatory for vans and trailers, but cars do not need to book a slot.
Who can use it?
Bath Recycling Centre is for residents of Bath & North East Somerset only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Bath Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Bath & North East Somerset Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers must have a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- Trade WasteOnly household waste is permitted.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Gas Bottles (Specific types)
- Rubble
- Soil
Site rules
- Automatic number plate recognition cameras are used to verify residency.
- Expect potential queues as the site can become very busy.
Recycling centres near Bath Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:15pm; Sat 9am to 3:45pm; Sun 9am to 1pm |
| Mangotsfield Sort It Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Midsomer Norton Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Wed and Fri 8am to 4:15pm; Sat 9am to 3:45pm; Sun 9am to 1pm; closed Thu |
| Trowbridge Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Thu, Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Fri |
| St Philips Household Waste Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Hartcliffe Way Household Reuse and Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Wed to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm; closed Mon and Tue |
Towns near Bath Recycling Centre
Bath Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bath, Keynsham, Bradford on Avon, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Trowbridge, Corsham, Melksham, Frome, Westbury and Chippenham.
Questions about Bath Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Bath Recycling Centre?
Bath Recycling Centre is open Monday and Wednesday to Friday, 8am to 4:15pm; Saturday, 9am to 3:45pm; Sunday, 9am to 1pm. It is closed on Tuesday.
Is Bath Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Bath Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Bath Recycling Centre?
Bath Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, wood and trade waste. It does not take asbestos, gas bottles (Specific types), rubble and soil.
Where is Bath Recycling Centre?
Bath Recycling Centre is at Midland Road, Bath, BA1 3AT.
Who runs Bath Recycling Centre?
Bath Recycling Centre is run by Bath & North East Somerset Council.