Launceston Recycling Centre

Booking: Booking rules varyVans: Van permit needed

Bangors Road, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston, PL15 7PH

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

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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 Launceston 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 mandatory for some locations during the current trial, so check if this site requires an appointment before you travel.

Who can use it?

Launceston Recycling Centre is for residents of Cornwall only.

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

Can I take a van?

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

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

You must obtain a permit to bring a trailer or van to the facility.

What you can take

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

Taken with limits

  • Trade WasteOnly household rubbish is permitted.

Take these to another site

  • AsbestosThis material is only taken at designated locations by appointment, though it must be double-wrapped if you are permitted to drop it off.

What it does not take

  • Electrical ItemsThis facility does not take this material.
  • MetalThis facility does not take this material.
  • WoodThis facility does not take this material.

Site rules

  • The site is situated inside the Pennygillam Industrial Estate.
  • Expect heavy traffic due to the surrounding industrial area.

Recycling centres near Launceston Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Crowndale Recycling Centre12 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm
Anvil Corner Recycling Centre13 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm
Tintagel Recycling Centre15 milesBooking variesMon and Fri to Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Tue to Thu
Saltash Recycling Centre16 milesBooking requiredDaily 9am to 4pm
Connon Bridge Recycling Centre16 milesBooking variesDaily 9am to 4pm
Bude Recycling Centre17 milesBooking variesDaily 9am to 4pm

Towns near Launceston Recycling Centre

Launceston Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Launceston, Callington, Tavistock, Liskeard, Holsworthy, Camelford, Stratton, Bude, Okehampton and Bodmin.

Questions about Launceston Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Launceston Recycling Centre?

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

Is Launceston Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Launceston 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 Launceston Recycling Centre?

Launceston 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 Launceston Recycling Centre?

Launceston Recycling Centre is at Bangors Road, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston, PL15 7PH.

Who runs Launceston Recycling Centre?

Launceston Recycling Centre is run by Cornwall Council.