Recycling centres
Find a recycling centre
From 1 April you must book a slot to visit Lower Cwmtwrch Recycling Centre. There will also be a small charge for depositing DIY waste. You can find out more on the Powys Council website.
Select a recycling centre below to view opening times and find out what materials can be taken into each recycling centre.
Location
Briton Ferry,
SA11 2HZ pref
Opening Hours
- 8.30am to 5.00pm 7 days a week
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- You must have booked a slot before you visit
- The Reuse Shop is open 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Saturday. 11:00am - 3:00pm Sunday
Materials
- asbestos (should be double wrapped in polythene sheeting)*
- building rubble only*
- cardboard
- ceramic waste only*
- concrete roofing sheets*
- fertilizers
- fire extinguishers
- fluorescent light bulbs/tubes
- fridges/freezers
- furniture items e.g. sofas, cupboards, tables
- garden and household chemicals e.g. pesticides
- general household waste
- glass bottles and jars
- green (garden) waste
- household batteries
- household paint - you can also take donated emulsion paint from the site. Speak to one of the Site Attendants for more information
- inert waste
- loft insulation
- metal cans
- mixed building rubble containing stones, wood, ceramic items etc.*
- newspapers and magazines
- oxygen cylinders
- pet care products
- photographic equipment
- plaster and plasterboard*
- plastics
- scrap metal
- sheet glass
- shoes
- soil*
- textiles
- vehicle batteries
- waste electrical and electronic equipment
- waste mineral (engine) oil
- wood/timber
Tyres are not accepted at this site. Please contact your local tyre retailers to check if they take tyres for re-use/recycling
*These items are classed as building type waste.
Each household can dispose of up to 3 sacks (1 black bag is equivalent to one sack) per week of building type waste for free at the recycling centre. This does not include asbestos. There will be a charge for any sacks containing asbestos. (Please Note: a week is 7 consecutive days from your initial appointment).
You will have to pay a fee for larger loads.
Charges for building type waste
| Waste type | Rate from April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Building rubble only | £24.68 per tonne |
| Mixed building rubble (containing stones, wood, ceramic items etc.) |
£73.17 per tonne |
| Ceramic waste only | £41.08 per tonne |
| Soil | £24.68 per tonne |
| Green waste/tree cutting waste | £62.38 per tonne |
| Plaster and plasterboard | £141.17 per tonne |
| Asbestos including concrete roofing sheets (that do not contain asbestos) (asbestos sheets should be double wrapped in polythene sheeting) |
£18.46 per sheet/item (based on 8ft x 3ft sheets) |
| Cardboard packaging (Minimum charge of 0.5t, any amount weighing less than 0.5t will be charged at £5.00/tonne) | £10.00 per tonne |
All prices include VAT
The weight of waste will be charged as follows (the upper limit of each weight band will be used to calculate the payment)
This does NOT include asbestos which will be charged per sheet/item.
- 0 to 100 kg
- 100 to 250 kg
- 250 to 500 kg
- 500 to 1,000 kg
Any amount greater than 1,000 kg will be charged at 500 kg increments.
Weighbridge and payment
The weighbridge will be available between:
- 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday-Friday
- 8.30am to 12.30pm Saturday and Sunday
You can make a payment during these hours. We accept debit/credit cards and cash.
Location
Cymmer,
SA13 3EE pref
Opening Hours
- 11.00am to 5.00pm 7 days a week
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- You must have booked a slot before you visit
Materials
- building rubble only*
- cardboard
- ceramic waste only*
- concrete roofing sheets*
- fertilizers
- fire extinguishers
- fluorescent light bulbs/tubes
- fridges/freezers
- garden and household chemicals e.g. pesticides
- gas cylinders
- general household waste
- glass bottles and jars
- green (garden) waste
- household batteries
- household paint
- inert waste
- loft insulation
- metal cans
- mixed building rubble containing stones, wood, ceramic items etc.*
- newspapers and magazines
- pet care products
- photographic equipment
- plaster and plasterboard*
- plastics
- scrap metal
- sheet glass
- shoes
- soil*
- textiles
- vehicle batteries
- waste electrical and electronic equipment
- waste mineral (engine) oil
- wood/timber
*These items are classed as building type waste. Each household can dispose of up to 3 sacks (1 black bag is equivalent to one sack) per week of building type waste for free at the recycling centre.
You must take larger loads and any sacks containing asbestos to the Recycling Centre located in Briton Ferry Industrial Estate. You will have to pay a fee.
From 1 April you must book a slot to visit Lower Cwmtwrch Recycling Centre. There will also be a small charge for depositing DIY waste. You can find out more on the Powys Council website.
Location
Lower Cwmtwrch,
SA9 2HW pref
Opening Hours
- Monday: 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday and Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 4pm
- Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Before Visiting
Before you visit this site, please:
- Sort all black bag waste. Any bags or boxes of mixed waste will not be accepted.
- Separate all glass and metals from wood items. Wood, glass, and metals must be recycled separately.
- Remove all batteries from electrical appliances before recycling.
Materials
Asbestos and plasterboard are not accepted.
Please check the A-Z recycling guide for a full list of what can and cannot be recycled at the HWRC before your visit.
NPT residents are able to use Lower Cwmtwrch recycling centre. Please check their revised procedures before visiting. People will now be asked to present proof of address when using the centre. Proof of address could include a driver's licence, council tax bill, bank statement, or utility bill.
Garden waste bags can be purchased online.
You do not need to book a slot to visit the reuse shop to donate items or make purchases.
If you are disabled, our site staff will be happy to help unload your vehicle.
Book a slot
Book a slot for Briton Ferry or Cymmer.
The recycling centres close at 5.00pm. Make sure to leave yourself enough time to unload your vehicle and deposit your waste by 5.00pm
You can book a slot for Lower Cwmtwrch on Powys Council's website.
Changes to your booking
You can make changes to your booking online. This includes:
- cancelling your booking,
- changing the booking slot or
- changing the vehicle registration number
Vans, pick-ups and trailers
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 but permits are not required.
- Tipper/ Flatbed' vans and large 7.5t vans are not allowed on site
- Residents are allowed a maximum of 12 permits per year (from 1st April to 31st March the following year) for all vans, pick-up vehicles and double axle trailers.
You can book a time slot and van permit in the same place. Please make a booking below:
You can make changes to your booking online. This includes cancelling your booking, changing the booking slot or changing the vehicle registration number.
Further information regarding van permit applications for Lower Cwmtwrch can be found on the Powys website
