Recycling Centre / Council
Helston Recycling Centre
Gay's Hill, Helston TR13 0QA
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
- Gay's Hill, Helston TR13 0QA
- Location
- Truro
- Telephone
- 01726 828230
- GPS
- 50.0959504, -5.2547874
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Helston 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
- Small electricals and vapes
- Flat glass and UPVC
- Clean rigid plastics
- 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.
Not accepted
- Japanese knotweed
- Asbestos
- Plasterboard
- Soil and rubble
- Domestic vehicle tyres
- Ceramic sanitary ware
- Upholstered seating
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.
Official sources
About this listing
Listing information
Helston Recycling Centre is located at Gay's Hill, Helston TR13 0QA. Helston Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Helston 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.
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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