Chard Recycling Centre
Beeching Close, Chard, TA20 1BB
Chard Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Chard, run by Somerset Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
During winter, the site closes at 4pm on weekends.
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?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Chard Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
You do not need to book for standard household waste in a car, but you must book an appointment if you are bringing DIY waste.
Who can use it?
Chard Recycling Centre is for residents of Somerset only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Chard Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the 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
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Medicines
- Mercury
- Petrol & Diesel
Recycling centres near Chard Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne Community Recycling Site | 7 miles | Booking varies | Mon 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Tue to Fri |
| Sutton Barton Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
| Taunton [Priorswood] Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Yeovil Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Bridport Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Wellington [Poole] Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking varies | Wed to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Mon and Tue |
Towns near Chard Recycling Centre
Chard Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne, Axminster, Beaminster, Lyme Regis, Colyton, Taunton, Honiton, Bridport, Seaton and Wellington, Somerset.
Questions about Chard Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Chard Recycling Centre?
Chard Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm. It is closed on Wednesday.
Is Chard Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Chard Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Chard Recycling Centre?
Chard Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, explosives, fireworks, medicines, mercury and petrol & diesel.
Where is Chard Recycling Centre?
Chard Recycling Centre is at Beeching Close, Chard, TA20 1BB.
Who runs Chard Recycling Centre?
Chard Recycling Centre is run by Somerset Council.