Bude Recycling Centre

Booking: Booking rules varyVans: Van permit needed

Tiscott Wood, Bude, EX23 9EE

Bude Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bude, run by Cornwall Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.

Get directions to Bude Recycling Centre in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Opening times

Monday
9am to 4pm
Tuesday
9am to 4pm
Wednesday
9am to 4pm
Thursday
9am to 4pm
Friday
9am to 4pm
Saturday
9am to 4pm
Sunday
9am to 4pm

Bank holiday and Christmas opening times

Christmas Day25 December
Closed
Boxing Day26 December
Closed
New Year's Day1 January
Closed
Other Bank Holidays
9am to 4pm

Do you need to book?

It depends on the visit. Some visits to Bude Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.

When you need one, book on the Cornwall Council booking page (opens in a new tab).

Booking is currently being trialled and is only necessary for certain locations.

Who can use it?

Bude Recycling Centre is for residents of Cornwall only.

What to bring
Proof of Cornwall residency, such as a Council Tax bill.

Can I take a van?

Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Bude Recycling Centre.

Apply for a permit on the Cornwall Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).

Vans and trailers require a permit.

What you can take

  • Batteries
  • Bulky Waste
  • Cardboard
  • Electricals
  • Engine Oil
  • Garden Waste
  • Glass
  • Hard Plastics
  • Metals
  • Paper
  • Textiles

Taken with limits

  • Trade WasteOnly residential waste is permitted.

Take these to another site

  • AsbestosOnly accepted at specific locations with prior arrangement, and must be double-wrapped.

What it does not take

  • Electrical Items
  • Metal
  • Wood

Charges

Restrictions apply to the amount of DIY waste, such as rubble and plasterboard, that you can dispose of.

Site rules

  • The site is in a rural area, so please drive with caution.

Recycling centres near Bude Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Anvil Corner Recycling Centre11 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm
Tintagel Recycling Centre16 milesBooking variesMon and Fri to Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Tue to Thu
Launceston Recycling Centre17 milesBooking variesDaily 9am to 4pm
Bideford Recycling Centre18 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm
Deep Moor Torrington Recycling Centre21 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm
Okehampton Recycling Centre26 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm

Towns near Bude Recycling Centre

Bude Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Bude, Stratton, Holsworthy, Camelford and Launceston.

Questions about Bude Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Bude Recycling Centre?

Bude Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 4pm.

Is Bude Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Bude Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On other bank holidays, it opens 9am to 4pm.

What can I take to Bude Recycling Centre?

Bude Recycling Centre takes batteries, bulky waste, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, hard plastics, metals, paper, textiles and trade waste. It does not take electrical items, metal and wood.

Where is Bude Recycling Centre?

Bude Recycling Centre is at Tiscott Wood, Bude, EX23 9EE.

Who runs Bude Recycling Centre?

Bude Recycling Centre is run by Cornwall Council.