Bideford Recycling Centre
Caddywell Lane, Bideford, EX39 3BE
Bideford Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bideford, run by Devon County Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Get directions to Bideford Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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 Bideford 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 reserve a slot, but cars do not need to book.
Who can use it?
Bideford 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 Bideford 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 access the site.
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 the disposal of tyres.
What it does not take
- Business WasteTrade waste is not permitted.
- Commercial Fridges
- Dead Pets
- Fireworks
Charges
Fees are charged for disposing of soil, rubble, plasterboard, and tyres.
Site rules
- The site may experience congestion during busy periods.
Recycling centres near Bideford 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 |
| Barnstaple Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Anvil Corner Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Ilfracombe Killacleave Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Maclins Quarry South Molton Recycling Centre | 18 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Bude Recycling Centre | 18 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 4pm |
Towns near Bideford Recycling Centre
Bideford Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bideford, Northam, Appledore, Great Torrington, Barnstaple, Holsworthy, Hatherleigh, Ilfracombe, Stratton and Bude.
Questions about Bideford Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Bideford Recycling Centre?
Bideford Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Is Bideford Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Bideford Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. It opens on other bank holidays.
What can I take to Bideford Recycling Centre?
Bideford Recycling Centre takes cardboard, engine oil, glass, green waste, mattresses, paper, plastics, scrap metal, textiles, timber, WEEE and tyres. It does not take business waste, commercial fridges, dead pets and fireworks.
Where is Bideford Recycling Centre?
Bideford Recycling Centre is at Caddywell Lane, Bideford, EX39 3BE.
Who runs Bideford Recycling Centre?
Bideford Recycling Centre is run by Devon County Council.