Lower Cwmtwrch Household Waste Recycling Centre

Opening Hours

Monday: 9am to 5pm

Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed

Thursday and Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Due to the operating conditions of the environmental permits required to operate a waste facility, the site gates may be closed prior to the site closing time. This is to ensure site users have deposited all waste and have left site by the time the site closes, rather than simply having arrived before the site closes. 
Residents are asked to ensure that they allow sufficient time to visit the recycling centres to ensure that they can deposit their waste and leave the site prior to the closing times listed.

Bank holiday opening times

Lower Cwmtwrch Household Waste Recycling Centre is open on bank holidays, except where these fall on the centre's closed days (Tuesday and Wednesday).

The site will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Where to find us

Bethel Road, Lower Cwmtwrch, Powys, SA9 2HW

Restrictions

Vehicles are restricted to a maximum weight limit of 3.5 tonnes.

Check what restrictions are in place and if you require a permit to access this site here.

Commercial Vehicles or Trailers

The Council operates a Commercial Vehicle or Trailer permit scheme at all Household Waste Recycling Centres in the County, this means that some vehicles or trailers require a permit in order to access the sites.  Before you visit please make sure that you have read the terms and conditions of the policy to check if your vehicle or trailer requires a permit.  Permits are free of charge and can be applied for online. 

Please be aware that if you visit a site without the necessary permit you will not be able to deposit your waste.

Apply for a free CVT permit Commercial Vehicle or Trailer (CVT) Permits

Mixed Waste

In order to ensure that we maximise recycling at our Household Waste Recycling Centres the Council operates a 'no mixed waste' policy. This means that residents are required to sort their waste before visiting the sites, removing all recyclable material. Any resident bringing mixed waste to the recycling centres will be asked to sort this on site by site staff.

If you're bringing excess residual waste from a missed kerbside collection, please remember that lots more materials such as plastic film and electricals, can be recycled at the HWRCs than through your weekly kerbside recycling collection. These items must also be sorted into the different recycling containers on site and not included in any residual rubbish bags.

Please check our A-Z recycling guide for a full list of what can and cannot be recycled at the HWRC before your visit. 

Proof of residency

Our recycling centres are paid for by Powys residents. You may be asked to provide proof of residency (such as a recent council tax or utility bill, or a valid driving licence) before being allowed to deposit any material.

What we accept

Plasterboard

We do not accept plasterboard at this recycling centre.

Asbestos

Asbestos is not accepted at any of the Councils Household Waste Recycling Centres. Residents are advised to contact a suitably licensed company to dispose of this material.

Everything Else

Please use the link below to find out what materials are accepted via the Councils kerbside collection or Household Waste Recycling Centres.

A to Z of waste and recyclable items

Pedestrians

For health and safety reasons, pedestrian access is restricted at all Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC). If you do not have a vehicle and need to access an HWRC on foot, please contact us in advance to arrange a suitable date and time to visit, and our staff will meet you at the gate. Please contact us at waste.contracts@powys.gov.uk or call 01597 827465.

Garden Waste

We offer a Kerbside Garden Waste Collection for a small charge.

Apply for Garden Waste Service Garden Waste Collections

Trade Waste

Trade/Commercial waste and recycling is not accepted at our Household Waste Recycling Centres, they are for household (domestic) use only.

Please contact our Commercial Recycling team for options, or utilise a private sector commercial waste operator/transfer station.