Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)

Commercial and Trade Waste is not permitted to enter the public HWRC but will be redirected to the Waste Transfer Station on the same site, where Commercial and Trade Waste can be processed:

Household Waste Recycling Centre & Transfer Station
Tor Park Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 7PL

Household Waste

This site is for householders to recycle household waste and garden waste. Please note the opening hours and restrictions below.

Day	Time	Vehicle Type
Monday	07:30 - 20:00	Cars Only
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:30	Cars Only
Wednesday	07:30 - 20:00	Cars Only
Thursday	07:30 - 19:00	Cars and Vans (With Domestic Waste Only)
Friday	07:30 - 16:30	Cars Only
Saturday	07:30 - 16:30	Cars Only
Sunday	07:30 - 16:30	Cars Only

The recycling centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day but will remain open on Bank Holidays.

All the following recycling items are accepted free of charge:

• Paper, junk mail, newspapers and magazines
• Cardboard
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Plastics
• Large Domestic appliances, including cookers, microwaves, washing machines etc
• Small Domestic appliances, including toasters, hairdryers, music players, etc
• Fridges and Freezers
• TV’s, PC’s including monitors
• Glass bottles and jars
• Plate glass
• Steel and aluminium cans and foil
• Clothing, textiles and shoes
• Car batteries
• Waste engine oil, cooking oil and other lubricants
• Green Waste
• Wood, wood derivatives and timber
• Liquid cartons known as Tetrapak
• Paint
• Furniture
• Tyres (but the number of tyres shall be restricted to five (5) only per Contract Year per Customer)
• Gas bottles
• Household batteries
• Fluorescent tubes
• Light bulbs
• Household chemicals and other Household Hazardous Waste

Restricted Wastes

Rubble, Hardcore, Soil (DIY)

Such wastes are legally classed as industrial even though these may have arisen from the home. However, up to 12 normal size bags will be accepted as long as the owner is prepared to place them in the proper area for recycling purposes. Visits with these materials will also be restricted to one in any 6 month period. All other excess materials of this nature must be disposed  of at an authorised site as commercial waste.  This can be arranged by bringing your waste onto the weighbridge at Torbay Transfer Station during opening hours Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm) Friday 8am - 3.30 (last entry 3.15pm).  There is a minimum charge for weights up to 260 kilos, with all greater weights charged at the current commercial tonnage rate (plus VAT). Alternatively you can make arrangements with any licensed private waste contractor or by phoning Torbay Council on 01803 207900 for a special collection at a reasonable charge.

Black bag residual waste

Residual waste of a similar composition to household waste is allowed, but is limited to 2 (two) refuse sacks only per visit by a resident.

Tyres (not commercial vehicles)

Only 5 tyres in any 12 month period are allowable per Torbay resident and these must be separated from the rims.  Rims are acceptable only without the tyres.

Chemicals i.e. pesticides, white spirits & other household chemicals

These can be accepted provided that they are securely contained and clearly labelled, but there is a limit of 5 litres and these materials must be brought to the attention of the site staff on arrival.

Asbestos products

Due to the risks of handling asbestos in its various forms it is strongly recommended that professional advice is sought and a licensed dismantler/disposer is used to deal with these potentially harmful wastes. Residents can bring at their own risk a maximum of 4 normal size strong plastic bags, double wrapped and securely sealed.  This material must be brought to the attention of the site staff on arrival.

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