Powys tips and recycling centres
Powys County Council runs 5 household waste recycling centres. You need to book a slot before visiting any of them.
Booking a Powys tip
Book a 10-minute time slot online or on 01597 827465, up to nine days ahead; no more than two open bookings at a time.
Book a slot with PowysOpening times
| Tip | Open |
|---|---|
| Brecon (book first) | Mon to Wed 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Llandrindod Wells (book first) | Wed to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Lower Cwmtwrch (book first) | Mon 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Newtown (book first) | Mon to Wed 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4pm |
| Welshpool (book first) | Wed to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm |
What Powys tips take
Small and large electrical appliances · Fridges and freezers · Batteries · Printer cartridges · Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes · TVs and monitors · Glass bottles and jars · Scrap metal · Garden waste · Textiles · Furniture · Hard plastics, such as toys or garden furniture · Soft plastics, such as carrier bags and wrappers · Cardboard · Paint · Cooking oil · Car batteries · Household chemicals · Carpets · Mattresses · Used engine oil · Rubble and soil (one bag per visit free of charge) · Plasterboard · Wood and timber (one bag per visit free of charge)
Listed for most Powys tips. Each tip's page says what it takes.
Powys tip charges
| Rubble and soil after the first free bag, per bag (up to 25 litres) | £2.20 per bag |
|---|---|
| Plasterboard, per bag (up to 25 litres) | £4.40 per bag |
| Wood and timber after the first free bag, per bag (up to 25 litres) | £4.40 per bag |
| uPVC window or door frame (without glass) | £3 per single window or door frame; £6 per multi-pane window or double door |
| Bathroom and kitchen sanitary appliances (baths, toilets, sinks and similar) | £3 each |
Vans, trailers and permits
- Commercial-type vehicles need a Commercial Vehicle or Trailer (CVT) permit (apply online; allow 10 working days).
- Trailers with a bed up to 1.4m need no permit; trailers between 1.4m and 2.44m need a CVT permit.
Before you visit any Powys tip
- DIY waste charges are paid by card at the centre.
- Asbestos is not accepted.
- Bags or boxes of mixed, unsorted materials are refused; sort before you arrive.
- Children and pets must stay in vehicles.
Bin collection days nearby
Read from en.powys.gov.uk on 2 October 2026.