Our household waste recycling centres
We operate four household waste recycling centres across Carmarthenshire accepting a wide range of domestic waste and recyclables. We’re committed to helping you reduce waste and aim to segregate and recycle as much of this material as possible.
Our locations:
What can I recycle?
We recycle a wide range of household materials at no additional fee for Carmarthenshire householders, as we are funded through part of your domestic rates. Some items include additional charges. View our list of recyclable materials below.
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Aerosol
Must be completely empty.
No charge
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Asbestos
Must be double bagged. Max 3 bags per year (free).
Please contact us if you need to dispose of more than 3 bags
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Black bags
General black bagged waste.
No charge
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Blue bags
Blue bag recycling.
No charge
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Cans
Steel, tin and aluminium and foil. Cleaned.
No charge
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Cardboard
General card and cereal boxes.
No charge
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Carpet
Carpet and rugs.
No charge
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CDs/DVDs
These can also be donated to ETO.
No charge
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Cookers
Cookers, ovens and microwaves.
No charge
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Cooking oil
Vegetable based oils.
No charge
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Electricals
Appliances, computers. Can also be donated to ETO.
No charge
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Engine oil
Used engine oil.
No charge
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Fridges
Commercial fridges carry a charge.
No charge
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Garden waste
Trees, weeds and shrubs.
No charge
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Gas bottles
Cost based on size
£9 Up to 5kg, £22 above 5kg.
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Glass
Bottles, jars and sheet glass.
No charge
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Hardcore
Brick, cement and masonry.
No charge
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Light bulbs
Halogen and low-energy.
No charge
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Mattress
Foam and spring.
No charge
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Paint
Can be donated to ETO.
No charge
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Plasterboard
Up to three bags per month (free). Must be loose.
Please contact us if you need to dispose of more than 3 bags
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Plastic
Containers, bottles and other goods.
No charge
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Scrap Metal
Fencing, bolts, sheets.
No charge
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Soil
Earth
No charge
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Textiles
Clothes, shoes and fabrics.
No charge
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TV
Televisions and computer monitors.
No charge
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Tyres
Bikes, cars, vans.
£5 car and motorbike off-rim, £11 on-rim. £17 van on-rim, £9 off-rim.
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Washing machines
Can also be donated to ETO.
No charge
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Wood
Timber, boards, furniture.
No charge
Your questions answered
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Do I need proof of residence?
To use our household waste recycling centres, you will need to provide proof of residence.
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Do I need a vehicle permit?
Some vehicles require a permit to access our household waste recycling centres. Follow the link for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Take a look at some of our frequently asked questions.
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