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What can be recycled at the centres?

ALL the below Community Recycling Centres are OPEN, 7 days a week from: 

8.30am-6:30pm (Monday, 01 April, 2024 to Sunday, 27 October 2024. 8.30am-4.30pm (Monday, 28 October, 2023 to Sunday 30 March 2025). Subject to seasonal holiday closures.

(Please note, the opening hours will change on each occasion that the clocks go forward or backwards).

Please Note: The following rules apply to the operation of Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) - View full details here

Materials accepted at sites:

Materials accepted at sitesTy AmgenDinasFerndaleTreforestLlantrisantTreherbert
Wood (domestic non-hazardous wood only)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Green Waste

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Plasterboard *

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rubble/Concrete

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tiles & ceramics

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Glass

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Books (reuse bank)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cans

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Beverage cartons

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 Yes

Plastic Bottles

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Metals

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mobility aides

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cardboard

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mattresses

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Textiles

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Pillows and duvets

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes 

Carpets & rugs

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Shoes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Media (video tapes, CD's etc)

Yes

Yes 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes 

Used engine oil

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cooking Oil

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Garden & household chemicals

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

LPG gas cylinders (no oxy acetylene or oxygen)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cables

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Small electrical goods (e.g. kettles, toasters)*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fridges/Freezers (empty & clean) *

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

TV's and Monitors*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Printer Ink Cartridges

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Washing machines*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Household Batteries

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Single use vapes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reusable vapes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Tyres

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Hard Plastic

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

UPVC Windows

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Polystyrene

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Toys

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Non-recyclable waste

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 Yes

Cat/Animal Litter

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Materials not accepted at all sites:

Materials not accepted at all sitesTy AmgenDinasFerndaleTreforestLlantrisantTreherbert
Car Batteries

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fluorescent tubes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

AsbestosPrior appointment required

Yes

No

No

No

No

No 

Nappies

No

No

No

No

No

 No

Food

No

No

No

No

No

No 

Black Bag/Bin Waste

No

No

No

No

No

No

Mixed recycling in bags

No

No

No

No

No

No


* Asbestos: All disposals must be booked in advance with the site. You must contact the site attendant at Ty Amgen CRC on 07971913289 to arrange a date and time and for information on the packaging requirements. Proof of residency will also be required. View further details about Asbestos disposal.

* Plasterboard: CRC’s will only accept clean plasterboard with no other materials attached, such as ceramics, insulation, wood, asbestos etc. Residents attempting to dispose of contaminated plasterboard will be asked to remove the waste from the premises.

* Furniture, domestic appliances or white goods: We will accept furniture or domestic appliances provided they are not excessively large or heavy and can be lifted by one person. Specialist white goods or goods that are known to be of commercial use will not be accepted (sliding roof doors, glass doors, appliances with locks etc). We recommend that you contact the manufacturer to obtain instructions on appropriate disposal methods.  Please note that white goods must also be empty and clean.

If you are unable to take a large item to a CRC, the Council offers a chargeable, bookable Bulky waste collection service.

More details are available here www.rctcbc.gov.uk/bulky

View FULL Recycling Rules/Guidelines

Cant find what your looking for? Please contact the main office on 01685 870770 to find out whether item/s not listed can be accepted.