Why is Chelson Meadow closed?

Chelson Meadow Recycling Centre is now closed in order to protect customers and staff. This is in line with the Government instruction for everyone to stay at home to minimise the spread of coronavirus. Parks remain open to allow people to exercise but it is essential everyone keeps a safe distance from each other.

Is Plymouth tip open during lockdown?

Both our recycling centres remain open during during the part of the road map out of lockdown, but visits should be limited to essential use only. Please respect the safety of our staff and other site users and adhere to the social distancing rules in place.

Is Plymouth tips open?

Both of our recycling centres are open. Staff are not currently able to help unload or carry waste, so please only take items you can handle without assistance. You need to provide proof of your Plymouth address, such as a council tax, gas or electricity bill, to use our recycling centres.

What does Weston Mill tip take?

The site is accepting most of the waste it usually does, including bulky waste, garden waste (not soil – see below), scrap metal and most large appliances like cookers, washing machines, tumble dryers and microwaves. All of these types of waste can be taken to Chelson Meadow Recycling Centre.

Is Chelson Meadow taking rubble?

There are no plans to charge for anything else. Just soil, rubble, plasterboard and asbestos. Remember that Chelson Meadow is a ‘household waste recycling centre’ and generally, the materials in scope are part of the fabric of homes or gardens and usually arise from domestic construction, DIY or landscaping projects.

How many tip runs can I do?

From next month there will be limits on the number of times you can go to the tip. For car drivers it will be 52 times a year – an average of once a week – while, depending on the size of their vehicle, van drivers will be limited to either 12 or 18 visits a year.

Do you have to pay at Chelson Meadow?

People will have to pay to take certain waste to Chelson Meadow recycling centre from the end of January. Plymouth City Council confirmed charges will be in place for soil, rubble, plasterboard and asbestos. Conservative group leader Nick Kelly said council tax-payers expected their waste to be handled free of charge.

Can I fill a hippo bag with soil?

Yes, you can put soil in a HIPPOBAG. The HIPPOSKIP (Large – 4.5 yards skip bag) can take 25% heavy waste, up to the heavy fill line, such as soil and be topped up with bulky light waste.

How many times can you go to the tip Bolton?

Cars and cars with single axle trailers – 52 visits a year. Cars with a double axle trailer – 18 visits a year. Vehicles up to 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight: 18 visits a year. Vans over 3.5 tonnes can visit 12 times a year.

When is Chelson Meadow YourWay open in Plymouth?

As always, the centre will only be open Plymouth residents and visitors should display proof of address, such as a council tax, gas or electricity bill, in their windscreen. Opening hours will be 8 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.

When is Chelson Meadow recycling centre reopening?

Plymouth City Council plans to reopen the Chelson Meadow recycling centre on Wednesday 13th May. The centre will only be accepting garden waste (not soil), electrical equipment, and bagged household waste. The following items will NOT be taken:

Is there a right turn into Chelson Meadow?

All cars now access The Ride from the outbound side of Laira Bridge, using a dedicated queuing lane. There is no right-turn into The Ride, except for refuse vehicles, commercial waste operators and residents and businesses of The Ride.

When do I need to pay for asbestos at Chelson Meadow?

A new policy, which comes into effect on 26 January will mean that residents who bring soil, rubble, plasterboard and asbestos to the recycling centre will need to pay. Special arrangements are in place to control vehicle access to Chelson Meadow household waste recycling centre following its reopening.