St Austell HWRC

Address

Menear Road
St Austell
PL25 3DG

Directions

From Tesco on the A390, take the A391. At the second roundabout take the final exit onto Menear Road. The HWRC is located on your right.

Opening times

Summer opening: 1st April – 30th September 9.00am – 6.00pm
Winter opening: 1st October – 31st March 9.00am – 4.00pm

Avoid queueing: This site is usually quieter between 10am and 12pm.

This HWRC is open seven days a week. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

This site accepts

  • Asbestos (please contact our helpdesk)
  • Cans
  • Car and household batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Clothes and textiles
  • Energy saving lightbulbs
  • Engine oil
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Gas bottles
  • Glass
  • Green/Garden waste
  • Household chemicals under five litres
  • Household waste
  • Items for resale
  • Metal
  • Newspaper and magazines
  • Plastic bottles
  • Rubble
  • Small electrical items
  • TVs/Monitors
  • Tyres
  • Wood

Do you need a permit for your vehicle?

To apply for a permit or check whether you require one, please visit the Council's website at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/wastepermit

Contact details

If you require further information, please contact our helpdesk.

HWRC Cam

HWRC Cam

Recycling rate

In November 2011, this site achieved a recycling rate of 61%.

 

Top tips on recycling at HWRCs

  • Separate your waste before you visit the HWRC
  • If possible visit the HWRC during weekdays when it is less busy
  • Please be patient while the HWRC is closed for exchanging skips- it's for your own safety
  • Only bring household waste to the HWRC, trade waste is not accepted

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