Torbay Recycling Centre

Tor Park Road, Paignton

This site is provided for Torbay residents to recycle or dispose of most household bulky waste and garden waste. Please note the opening hours and restrictions below.

The recycling centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

The images below illustrate what can be taken to the Recyling Centre (some also link to further information about the waste).  Use the key to find out what the icons represent.

Such wastes are legally classed as industrial even though these may have arisen from the home, however, up to 12 normal size bags will be accepted as long as the owner is prepared to place them in the proper area for recycling purposes. Visits with these materials will also be restricted to one in any 6 month period. As records will need to be kept, you must produce your driving licence and current vehicle certificate of insurance as proof of identity.   All other excess materials of this nature must be disposed  of at an authorised site as commercial waste.  This can be arranged by bringing your waste onto the weighbridge at Torbay Transfer Station during opening hours Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm) Friday 8am - 3.30 (last entry 3.15pm).  There is a minimum charge for weights up to 260 kilos, with all greater weights charged at the current commercial tonnage rate (plus vat).  Otherwise you are free to make arrangements with any licensed private waste contractor or by phoning Torbay Council on 01803 207205 for a special collection at a reasonable charge.

Only 5 tyres in any 12 month period are allowable per Torbay resident and these must be separated from the rims.  Rims are acceptable only without the tyres.

Can be accepted provided that they are securely contained & clearly labelled, but there is a limit of 5 ltrs and these materials must be brought to the attention of the site staff on arrival.

Due to the risks of handling asbestos in its various forms it is strongly recommended that professional advise is sought and a licensed dismantler/disposer is used to deal with these potentially harmful wastes.  It is allowable for domestic residents to bring at their own risk a maximum of 4 normal size strong plastic bags, double wrapped and securely sealed.  This material must be brought to the attention of the site staff on arrival.