This site opens on 25 November 2026.
If you need to use Bath Recycling Centre up to 23 November, please book an appointment at the current Midland Road site.
Locksbrook Road, Bath, BA1 3FE
(Off Upper Bristol Road)
Opening hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 4pm |
| Friday | 8am to 4pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 3.45pm |
| Sunday | 9am to 1pm |
| Bank holidays | 9am to 3.45pm |
| Christmas Day: 25 Dec Boxing Day: 26 Dec New Year's Day:1 Jan | Closed |
Check what waste we accept
Please make sure you're using the best facility for your needs before booking a visit.
Use our Recycling A to Z guide if you're unsure how to dispose of any waste items you have.
Visit our Find a recycling centre page to compare what items you can take to our different recycling centre sites.
At the Locksbrook Road site, you can dispose of:
- residual household waste
- cardboard (including items too large for kerbside collection)
- soft furnishings
- bulky waste
- garden waste
- wood
- scrap metal
- dry recyclables: plastic, paper, cans, glass
- large electrical appliances (except fridges, freezers, TVs and monitors)
Water-based emulsion paint
Only bring plastic or metal containers for water-based emulsion paint to the recycling centre if they are empty or have hardened paint inside. We cannot take any containers that still have liquid emulsion paint in them. To dry out the paint more quickly, add sawdust, sand or soil or buy a paint hardener, and leave the lid off until the paint becomes solid and dry.
We can't accept solvent-based paints or other hazardous items.
Upholstered seating and furniture
Most upholstered seating contains flame retardant chemicals. These improve fire safety at home, but can be very damaging to our environment, if they reach drains, rivers or other watercourses.
The government has introduced guidance on disposal of upholstered seating, stating that we must keep this sort of furniture separate from other recycling materials on our sites. If you bring items like this to the site, please check with our staff about where to place them, so that we can process them safely.
Asbestos
You can only dispose of asbestos at our Keynsham site, and you'll need to make a special booking, to protect the safety of staff and other visitors. Visit the Keynsham Recycling Centre web page for more details.
Solvents and solvent-based paints
We cannot accept gloss or solvent-based paints, paint stripper or thinner, white spirit or other solvents. You can take these in sealed containers to our Keynsham or Midsomer Norton Recycling Centres.
Fridges, freezers, TVs and monitors
We can't accept fridges and freezers at Bath Recycling Centre. Please use a retailer take-back service when buying new, or book an alternative collector such as AO. Alternatively, you can bring your fridge or freezer to our Keynsham Recycling Centre.
Batteries and small electrical items
Please collect these and dispose of them via your kerbside recycling collection. See our Recycling A to Z page for more detailed instructions on how to deal with different types of batteries safely.
Building waste
Recycling centres are for household waste, and we cannot accept building materials such as rubble, soil, hardcore, ceramics and plasterboard. You can take limited amounts of this type of waste to our Keynsham or Midsomer Norton Recycling Centres or pay a fee to dispose of larger amounts. If you've had a major building project (such as a new kitchen or bathroom), we recommend arranging disposal via your builder, or hiring a skip through a private contractor.
Non-household waste
We cannot accept tyres, gas cylinders or fire extinguishers at Locksbrook Road. You can these types of non-household waste to our Keynsham or Midsomer Norton Recycling Centres. Check what we can dispose of, and the fees we charge, on our Pay for extra waste web page.
Book an appointment to visit the recycling centre
No vans or trailers are permitted at this site. Check the regulations for Keynsham or Midsomer Norton Recycling Centres to see if these are more suitable for you.
You will need to provide the registration of the vehicle you will be bringing to the recycling centre. If you bring a different vehicle, we will turn you away.
You can only book four appointments per calendar week (Monday to Sunday).
If you live on a boat
If you're moored temporarily or permanently in the district, you will need to tell us when you book and provide information on where you're currently moored. You will also need to show your current boat licence when you arrive at the recycling centre.
Prepare for your visit
- You'll need proof that you're a resident of Bath and North East Somerset, such as a utility bill, to enter the site.
- Bring the confirmation email of your booking. We may check this against the registration number of your vehicle.
- Check that you're not bringing any items which aren't permitted.
Vans and trailers cannot visit Bath Recycling Centre. Please visit our recycling centre at Keynsham or book an appointment at Midsomer Norton.
You can visit this recycling centre on foot or using a bicycle without a booking, but please be prepared to queue. The recycling centre is a potentially hazardous environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Please follow any guidance from our staff very carefully. We encourage you to make full use of your kerbside collections before bringing items to our recycling centres on foot or by bike.
- Check travel times and any restrictions which may affect your journey well before setting out.
- Don't turn up any earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment (you may have to return at your stated appointment time).
- The centre is often very busy, and our time appointment system is designed to avoid traffic queues. We may turn you away if you're late for your booked appointment.
Help us to 'Rescue Your Recyclables'
Every item you recycle helps save resources, cut carbon emissions, reduce waste sent for disposal and keep costs down.
Help us recycle more and reduce waste by sorting your materials before your visit. Group your items together so you can unload quickly
Only non-recyclable items should be placed in general waste. Staff may check black bags to ensure no recyclable items are wasted.
Learn more about the Recycle Now website and the 'Rescue your Recyclables' campaign