Truro Recycling Centre
Tregurra Park, Newquay Road, Truro, TR1 1RH
Truro Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Truro, run by Cornwall Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
Get directions to Truro 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 Truro 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 requirements depend on the specific site you visit, as the system is currently being trialled at certain locations.
Who can use it?
Truro 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 Truro Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Cornwall Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers must have a permit to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Bulky Waste
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Hard Plastics
- Metals
- Paper
- Textiles
- Wood
Take these to another site
- AsbestosThis is only accepted at specific locations and requires prior arrangement.
What it does not take
- Rubble
- Soil
- Trade WasteOnly residential waste is permitted.
Charges
Only card payments are accepted; cash is not taken.
Site rules
- There is a reuse shop available on the premises.
- The site is situated beside the Park and Ride and Waitrose.
Recycling centres near Truro Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Day Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Falmouth and Penryn Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Newquay Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Pool Redruth Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| St Austell Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Bodmin Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm |
Towns near Truro Recycling Centre
Truro Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Truro, Penryn, Falmouth, Redruth, Newquay, St. Austell, St Columb Major, Camborne, St Blazey, Helston, Fowey, Hayle, Lostwithiel, Porthleven, Padstow, Wadebridge, St. Ives and Marazion.
Questions about Truro Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Truro Recycling Centre?
Truro Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 4pm.
Is Truro Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Truro 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 Truro Recycling Centre?
Truro Recycling Centre takes batteries, bulky waste, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, hard plastics, metals, paper, textiles and wood. It does not take rubble, soil and trade waste.
Where is Truro Recycling Centre?
Truro Recycling Centre is at Tregurra Park, Newquay Road, Truro, TR1 1RH.
Who runs Truro Recycling Centre?
Truro Recycling Centre is run by Cornwall Council.