If you have household waste that can’t be collected with your rubbish or recycling, you can take it to one of 14 household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) across Cornwall. The sites do not accept commercial waste.
For safety reasons, no public pedestrian access is allowed through the entrance or exit gates at any of our HWRCs.
Charges
There are charges for some types of waste like asbestos, plasterboard, soil, rubble and tyres. Follow the link below for further details.
Charges at household waste and recycling centres
Vehicle Permit
If you have a vehicle designed to carry goods, or a large trailer, you need a vehicle permit to use the HWRC.
Donate
We work with a number of charitable organisations, who collect reusable furniture and household items from our HWRCs. If you have items that could be considered for reuse, please speak to site staff when you visit.
Find your nearest centre
Use the links below to view location maps, opening times and the materials you can take to the sites.
Find your nearest centre by entering your postcode on our my area page.
Bodmin Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Bude Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Connon Bridge Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Falmouth and Penryn Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Helston Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Launceston Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Newquay Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Redruth (Pool) Household Recycling Centre
Saltash Household Waste and Recycling Centre
St Austell Household Waste and Recycling Centre
St Day (United Downs) Household Waste and Recycling Centre
St Erth (Hayle) Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Tintagel (Bowithick) Household Waste and Recycling Centre
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
Use our contact us form- Refuse and recycling
- 0300 1234 141
