Re-opening
Household Waste Recycling Centres have now reopened. There are significant safety measures in place to help maintain the safety and welfare of staff and visitors to the site.
In the interests of public safety, only arrange to use these facilities if you are no longer able to safely store the excess waste at home.
You must have booked a slot before you visit Briton Ferry or Cymmer recycling centres
NPT residents in the Swansea Valley area are able to use the HWRC at Lower Cwmtwrch. Please ensure you check their revised procedures before visiting.
Rules for visiting during lockdown
- You must have booked a 15 minute slot using our online booking system before your visit
- Respect staff whilst on or waiting to access the site
- Proof of residency will be required
- Only one person per vehicle will generally be allowed. If this is not possible, only one person should exit the vehicle
- Staff will provide direction and advice in line with social distancing guidelines. They will not be able to help with unloading
- Parking bays will be closed off on an alternating basis to achieve social distancing
- Extra signage and barriers will be in place to help enforce social distancing
- The Reuse Shop will reopen on Monday 9th November with safety measures in place. You can visit the Reuse Shop without a booking but you still need to book a slot to dispose of waste at the Recycling Centre.
- From 3rd August, you will be asked to open any black bags and sort the contents for recycling. To save time on site, we suggest that you sort your waste before you arrive.
- If someone in your household is affected by Coronavirus, any waste from your house will need to be handled carefully. You need to double bag all contaminated items, and keep the bags for three days.
- If you need to cancel or amend your booking please let us know as soon as you can so we can offer the slot to another customer. Please contact us on 01639 686868 or email customerservicecentre@npt.gov.uk. You will need your booking reference number.
Along with regular cleaning of ‘touch points’, HWRC sites will be cleansed during and at the end of each day.
Vans, Pick-ups and trailers
From 13th July householders with vans, pick-ups and double axle trailers can access recycling centres at Briton Ferry and Cymmer. You must have booked a permit and allocated time slot. This can be done below.
- Single axle trailers can also access the recycling centres from the 13th July but permits are not required.
- A permit is not required for cars, jeeps (4x4s), camper vans, family type mini buses, MPV's, single axle trailers, or hire vans but you will still need to book a time slot.
- Tipper/ Flatbed' vans and large 7.5t vans are not allowed on site
How to book a slot and van permit
You can book a time slot and van permit in the same place. Please make a booking below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Recycling centre
Opening times and what materials can be taken into recycling centres
Opening Times: All sites will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Mon, Thurs & Fri 9.00 – 5.00pm, Sat & Sun 10.00am – 4.00pm, Tues & Weds closed
Materials: Visit this link for a list of recyclable materials at this site www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling
The site does not accept any amounts of plasterboard or asbestos waste, and black bag splitting is in operation
Site Type: Household Waste & Recycling Centre
Opening Times: All sites will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
8.30am to 5.00pm 7 days a week for 12 months of the year
Materials:
- Newspapers and magazines
- glass bottles and jars
- sheet glass
- metal cans
- plastics
- vehicle batteries
- household batteries
- waste mineral (engine) oil
- fluorescent light bulbs/tubes
- household paint
- textiles
- shoes
- green (garden) waste
- soil
- scrap metal
- wood/timber
- inert waste
- general household waste
- cardboard
- fridges/freezers
- waste electrical and electronic equipment
- garden and household chemicals e.g. pesticides
- fertilizers
- pet care products
- photographic equipment
- bonded asbestos sheeting
At the present time tyres are not accepted at these sites. Please contact your local tyre retailers to check if they take tyres for re-use/recycling
Site Type: Household Waste & Recycling Centre
Opening Times: All sites will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
11.00am to 5.00pm 7 days a week for 12 months of the year
Materials:
- Newspapers and magazines
- glass bottles and jars
- sheet glass
- metal cans
- plastics
- vehicle batteries
- household batteries
- waste mineral (engine) oil
- fluorescent light bulbs/tubes
- household paint
- textiles
- shoes
- green (garden) waste
- soil
- scrap metal
- wood/timber
- inert waste
- general household waste
- cardboard
- fridges/freezers
- waste electrical and electronic equipment
- garden and household chemicals e.g. pesticides
- fertilizers
- pet care products
- photographic equipment
At the present time tyres are not accepted at these sites. Please contact your local tyre retailers to check if they take tyres for re-use/recycling
From 28th August, our bag splitting operation will be up and running at Cymmer Household Recycling Centre. Please make sure no recyclable materials are in your black bags.
Site Type: Household Waste & Recycling Centre
These centres are for HOUSEHOLDERS ONLY and not for contractors/trade use.
Black Bags
Please make sure there are no recyclable materials in your black bags.
From 3rd August, if you visit any of our recycling centres, you will be asked to open any bags and sort the contents for recycling if you have not already done that.
To save time on site, we suggest that you sort your waste before you arrive.
You must have booked a slot before you visit Briton Ferry or Cymmer recycling centres
Building Type Waste