Which tip you use depends on your council.
- Plymouth sites ask for proof of a Plymouth address.
- Chelson Meadow opens daily and takes sofas and armchairs.
- DIY soil, rubble and plasterboard at Chelson Meadow need booking to stay free.
- Ivybridge serves the South Hams wards, and Crowndale in Tavistock is closer for Yelverton.
- Ivybridge accepts upholstered seating, but Crowndale refuses it.5 6 7
Chelson Meadow Recycling Centre5 10 11
The Ride, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7JA · Directions
Every day 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
- Garden waste accepted
- No booking needed
- Vans: permit needed
- Residents only
Owned vans and trailers need Plymouth's free permit. A van hired for three days or less can visit with the hire agreement.
Council page for Chelson Meadow Recycling Centre
Weston Mill Recycling Centre5 11
North Prospect Road, Plymouth, PL5 2AR · Directions
Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Tuesday to Thursday.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
- Garden waste accepted
- No booking needed
- Cars only
- Residents only
On the north-west side of the city. Vans and trailers are not allowed at Weston Mill.
Council page for Weston Mill Recycling Centre
Ivybridge Recycling Centre6 11 12 13
Ermington Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9ES · Directions
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm, weekends 10am to 4:30pm (October to March). April to September: weekdays 9am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 6pm.
Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Garden waste accepted
- No booking needed
- Vans: permit needed
No pedestrian access. A private van must be registered for Devon's permit before visiting.
Trade waste not accepted. Gardeners and other businesses need a commercial route. Devon refuses trade waste here. What a gardening business can do
Council page for Ivybridge Recycling Centre
Crowndale Recycling Centre7 11 12 13
Crowndale Road, Tavistock, PL19 8JR · Directions
Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm, weekends 10am to 4:30pm (October to March). April to September: weekdays 9am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 6pm.
Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Garden waste accepted
- No booking needed
- Vans: permit needed
Nearest Devon tip for Yelverton and Buckland Monachorum. Walk-in visits are not accepted.
Trade waste not accepted. Gardeners and other businesses need a commercial route. Household waste only, so no business loads. What a gardening business can do
Council page for Crowndale Recycling Centre