Recycling Centre / Council
Bodmin Recycling Centre
Wheal Posper, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5HB
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Wheal Posper, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5HB
- Location
- Plymouth
- Telephone
- 0300 123 4141
- GPS
- 50.4455028, -4.7738748
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Bodmin Recycling Centre?
- Household and car batteries
- Books
- Cardboard
- Cookers
- Cooking oil
- Domestic fridges and freezers
- Garden waste
- Glass bottles and jars
- Scrap metal
- Newspapers and magazines
- Plastic bottles
- TVs and monitors
- Wetsuits
- Wood
- Cans
- Clothes and textiles
- Energy-saving bulbs
- Fluorescent tubes
- Gas bottles
- Household chemicals (under 5 litres)
- Mattresses
- Paint
- Paper
- Small electricals and vapes
- Engine oil
- General household rubbish and bulky items
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Sort waste before arrival. These details describe the household service; any separate commercial-waste service has its own booking and charges.
Book a household visit before travelling and arrive in the vehicle used for the booking.
Not accepted
- Japanese knotweed
- Asbestos
- Plasterboard
- Soil and rubble
- Domestic vehicle tyres
- Ceramic sanitary ware
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Yes, behind a car, MPV, 4×4 or other eligible vehicle, with an original internal length up to 3m. Vans and pickups cannot tow trailers unless they are qualifying mobility vehicles displaying a Blue Badge.
- Permit required
- No for trailers under 1.83m internal length. Yes for trailers from 1.83m to 3m.
About this listing
Listing information
Bodmin Recycling Centre is located at Wheal Posper, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5HB. Bodmin Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Bodmin Dump is controlled by Sues Waste Management Disposal Services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Cornwall? Browse the full list of Cornwall Council Recycling Centres.
Site Map
What's Here
To ensure the most efficient processing of your materials, this facility has 23 recycling places divided into 4 zones. Each station is specifically designed to handle different streams of household waste—from large timber and scrap metal to delicate electronics and hazardous chemicals.
The Bulky Area (Main Skip Line):
Electrical Scrap Metal, Cardboard, Garden Waste, Household Waste, Wood and Timber
The Specialist/WEEE Area:
Fridges and Freezers, TVs and Monitors, Textiles, Books, Batteries, Household and Garden Chemicals, Paint
The Hazardous Area:
Gas Bottles, Fluorescent Tubes, Used Engine Oil
The Household Area (Small Format):
Food Tins and Drink Cans, Household Plastic Packaging, Paper, Mixed Glass Bottles and Jars, Cooking Oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Which HWRCs in Cornwall accept commercial waste?
Only some HWRCs accept commercial waste. Check which sites allow it before visiting. Depositing commercial waste without declaring it may result in being turned away and reported to the Environmental Enforcement Team.Do I need a permit to visit an HWRC with my vehicle?
Yes, certain vehicles require a valid HWRC permit. You will not be allowed on-site without one, so check your vehicle eligibility before attending.Can I leave waste outside the HWRC gates?
No, leaving waste outside the gates is considered fly tipping. Cornwall Council may investigate and take legal action against offenders.Are pedestrians allowed to walk into the HWRCs?
No, for safety reasons, walk-in pedestrian access is not permitted. Children and pets must remain in your vehicle at all times.What is a trade waste disclaimer, and why might I be asked to complete one?
You may be asked to complete a trade waste disclaimer to confirm that your waste is household waste and not being disposed of for profit. This ensures compliance with site rules.Council and location