To use our recycling centres you need to provide proof of your Plymouth address. This can be one of the following:
- Council Tax bill
- driving licence
- gas or electricity bill
Chelson Meadow
| Monday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Friday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Sunday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
Chelson Meadow recycling centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Address: The Ride, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7JA
View the location of Chelson Meadow on Google maps.
Items accepted
- General household waste
- Bulky waste items such as sofa’s, armchairs, mattresses, and furniture
- Wood
- Garden waste
- Scrap metal
- Fridges, freezers, and fridge/freezers (not commercial)
- Small electrical items, hairdryers, toasters, microwaves etc
- Large electrical items, cookers, washing machines, tumble-dryers.
- TV’s, computer monitors
- Recycling 'bring bank' items, clothing, paper, cans, cartons and glass bottles
- Antifreeze
- Household chemicals
- Car or household batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and low energy lamps
- Gas bottles
- Cooking oil
- Engine oil
- Asbestos
- Paint
- Soil and rubble
- Ceramics
- Plasterboard
- Window glass
Book a visit to take DIY waste
If you are doing DIY projects you can bring soil, rubble, ceramics and plasterboard to Chelson Meadow for free if:
- you live at the property and you are carrying out your own construction/demolition work
- you have not paid for construction, demolition or preparatory work
- you have not made more than 4 DIY waste visits to Chelson Meadow in a 4 week period
- you are bringing two 50 litre bags or less
- a single article of waste no larger than 2000mm x 750mm x 700mm in size
Booking to take DIY waste to Chelson Meadow should take around 5 minutes. You will be asked for:
- your address
- your vehicle registration
- your contact details
- the date of your visit
WarningIf you need to make more than 4 visits in a 4 week period you will need to pay an additional charge. If you do not book a visit you will be charged when you visit Chelson Meadow.
Waste charges
- A bag is a small, plastic sand/aggregate bag from standard DIY stores that can be safely lifted by one person.
- The charges payable will be based upon the quantity of material to be deposited using the rates given as an indicative guide.
- Items such as a toilet pan, toilet cistern, sink, sink pedestal etc will be charged as single items.
- The staff member's decision on the actual charge is final.
| Waste | Cost |
|---|---|
| Soil/Rubble Including bricks, breeze blocks, concrete, drainage pipes (ceramic/porcelain), gravel, hardcore, paving slabs, rubble, sand, sanitary ware (ceramic/porcelain toilets, bidets, sinks, shower trays, pipes, etc.), soil, slates/slabs, stones, tarmac, tiles (ceramic, porcelain, floor, roof, wall) and turf. |
£2.55 per bag or item £63.50 for loose material presented in a small trailer (trailer permit required) £127 for loose material presented in a large trailer (trailer permit required) |
| Plasterboard | £6.35 per bag or sheet |
Payment Information
- Payment will be taken on site by Credit/debit card only. We do not accept cash.
Weston Mill
| Monday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Sunday | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
Weston Mill recycling centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Address: North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AR
View the location of Weston Mill on Google Map.
Items accepted
- Garden waste
- Household waste
- Wood waste
- Scrap metal
- Washing machines, cookers and tumble dryers
Vans and trailers
Vans and trailers are not allowed to use Weston Mill.