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North Somerset Council

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Overview

North Somerset Council’s official network has three recycling centres at Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and Backwell. All three are represented on this page. The service is for North Somerset residents’ household waste, with separate council guidance on bookings, accepted materials and access; use the individual listing for the centre you plan to visit.

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Booking a recycling-centre visit

Visitors must book a slot before using any North Somerset recycling centre.

Vehicles without a valid booking may be turned away.

Vehicle permits

A free vehicle permit is required for:

vans up to 3.4 tonnes
trailers between 1.8 and 2.4 metres
4x4 vehicles
single-cab pick-ups

A permit is valid for 12 months and allows up to 12 visits across North Somerset’s three recycling centres.

Vehicles not accepted

Vehicles and trailers outside the permitted limits are not accepted, including:

trailers over 2.4 metres
vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more
trailers towed by a vehicle that already requires a permit

Household waste only

North Somerset recycling centres are for household waste. Commercial and business waste must use an appropriate commercial-waste service.

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About North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council operates three recycling centres for residents only. Proof of address may be requested on arrival to ensure the service is used correctly. These centres are strictly for household waste, and no commercial waste is accepted. Visitors are encouraged to sort and separate waste before their visit to make recycling as efficient as possible. By recycling more, residents help reduce landfill and support North Somerset’s commitment to a cleaner, greener environment.

For a full overview of recycling centres across the UK and Ireland, visit our browse recycling centres.

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Official North Somerset Council guidance

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