Minehead Recycling Centre
Mart Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ
Minehead Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Minehead, run by Somerset Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- 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 Minehead Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Cars generally do not need to book, but you must book a slot if you are bringing DIY waste.
Who can use it?
Minehead Recycling Centre is for residents of Somerset only.
- What to bring
- Proof of Somerset residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Minehead 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
- Ammunition
- Cartons
- Fireworks
- Medicines
- Mercury
- Petrol and diesel
- Plasterboard
Site rules
- Pedestrians are permitted to access the site.
Recycling centres near Minehead Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williton Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Mon and Tue 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Wed to Fri |
| Dulverton Community Recycling Site | 13 miles | Booking varies | Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Mon to Fri |
| Llandow Household Waste Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Not listed | Not listed |
| Barry Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Booking required | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Wellington [Poole] Recycling Centre | 19 miles | Booking varies | Wed to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Maclins Quarry South Molton Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
Towns near Minehead Recycling Centre
Questions about Minehead Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Minehead Recycling Centre?
Minehead Recycling Centre is open Monday and Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm. It is closed on Tuesday.
Is Minehead Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Minehead Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Minehead Recycling Centre?
Minehead Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take ammunition, cartons, fireworks, medicines, mercury, petrol and diesel and plasterboard.
Where is Minehead Recycling Centre?
Minehead Recycling Centre is at Mart Road, Minehead, TA24 5BJ.
Who runs Minehead Recycling Centre?
Minehead Recycling Centre is run by Somerset Council.