As a result of COVID-19 changes have been made to the way you use the recycling centre. Please ensure you book before visiting.
Find out about the (tip) household waste and recycling centre including how to book a slot to visit.
As a result of COVID-19 changes have been made to the way you use the recycling centre. Please ensure you book before visiting.
We have had to change the way that some of our services operate to meet the guidelines set out by the government in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and to provide additional support for those affected.
Before you visit the recycling centre you will need to book a slot online. It’s quick and easy and you will receive an email confirming the date and time for you to come to visit. Please check what items should be taken to the recycling centre.
Book a slot to visit the recycling centre False
If you are unable to attend your pre-booked slot, please cancel this using the link provided in the confirmation email received at the time of booking.
Currently, bookings are limited to four within a 28 day period. This has been put in place to monitor and identify commercial waste.
Find out more about what to expect when visiting the recycling centre.
From 4 January 2021, we will be introducing charges for building and some other waste. Find out more about the charges.
Cars are allowed to visit Monday to Saturday.
Vans are allowed to visit Monday to Saturday. Please note vans can only bring the equivalent amount of waste that would fit inside a family car. They should not be used to bring commercial waste to the Recycling Centre.
Last entry into the Recycling Centre is 15 minutes before closing time!
AddressTor Park Road, Paignton, TQ4 7PL
Please remember that visiting the HWRC during these times will be very different from what you are used to. As well as needing to book before you visit, please observe the following rules:
From 4 January 2021, we will be charging for materials such as rubble, plasterboard, paving slabs, windows and doors, at the Recycling Centre.
You will need to bring a debit or credit card with you to the Recycling Centre where a member of staff will help you pay.
Read the full press release about the charges being introduced.
| Type of waste | Minimum charge |
|---|---|
Clean plasterboard: Includes plaster and gypsum related products. |
£4.80 per sheet/bag (but £8.70 per sheet/bag for plasterboard with other materials attached such as tiles etc). |
Plastic window, door or door frame: With or without glass. Single pane window only (double charge for multiple pane plastic windows). Single door or door frame only (double charge for double door or door + frame combined). |
£4 each |
Soil and rubble: Includes bricks, blocks, slates, tiles, rubble, paving slabs, concrete, gravel, tarmac, stones, soil, sand, hardcore and sanitary ware (ceramic toilets, sinks, pedestals etc). |
£2.40 per bag/item |
Tyres: Commercial and agricultural vehicle tyres will not be accepted. No charge for bicycle tyres. |
£4.00 per tyre (Maximum of 5 tyres per visit) |
All DIY plastic: Plastic pipes, guttering, facia, soffit, skirting, cladding, loose plastics etc. |
£4 each |
Bath or shower tray (plastic, fibreglass or composite): Single bath or shower tray only. |
£4 each |
Shower screen: Plastic or glass shower screen/enclosure. |
£4 each |
Insulation materials: 1 sheet or 1 bag. |
£4 per sheet/bag |
Roofing felt |
£4 per bag/roll |
Water tanks, panels, roofing sheets, sheets, plastic sanitary ware etc. |
£4 each |
Asbestos: bonded asbestos only – must be double wrapped in tough plastic and completely sealed. Site staff will not be able to assist with loading asbestos into the skip. There is a maximum sheet size of 10ft (3m) x 4.5ft (1.5m). |
£11.00 per sheet/bag (Maximum of 4 sheets/bags per visit) |
Please note: Where an item is priced ‘per bag’, this must be a bag that can be easily carried by one person.