Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)

Barry Re-Use Shop

Atlantic Trading Estate, Barry, CF63 3RF.

• 10am - 4pm

The Re-Use Shop stocks all kinds of items like furniture, bicycles, kitchen appliances and children's toys at a fraction of the price of buying new. You do not need to book in before visiting and there is plenty of parking available.

Book an Appointment

The following is in place:

• Entry to recycling centres is by appointment only with the exception of recycling real Christmas trees
  

• Before visiting, residents must sort their waste or recycling appropriately to minimise the time at the site

• Residents must display their confirmation email and proof of residency e.g. driving licence or utility bill, in their windscreen whilst waiting to enter the site

• Residents must follow on-site safety signs and guidance

Book an appointment

• Three Black Bag Limit HWRCs

  We no longer accept any more than three mixed general waste bags per booking.

   

  All mixed general waste bags must be sorted through on site to ensure all recyclable items are recycled - our site staff are on hand to help. 

   

  You can recycle a wide range of materials at the kerbside or at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC). Limiting the amount of general waste coming into the HWRC will encourage customers to recycle as much as they can, helping to keep recycling rates high and general waste rates low in the Vale.

   

  Find a full list of what can and can't be recycled on our A - Z recycling guide.

Please note: We are unable to provide assistance with lifting, so please ensure all waste and recycling is manageable.

Apply for a HWRC Permit for a van or trailer

If you're planning to dispose of household waste using a vehicle with a trailer or a van you’ll need to buy a permit costing £20.

Please note: We are unable to issue permits for access to any vehicle with a gross weight of over 3330kg.

Not sure what the gross weight of your vehicle is? Before you proceed, you can check on the DVLA website using the Vehicle Registration Number.  

Apply for a HWRC Permit Online

How Permits Work

• Bookings are non-refundable

• Bag limit: If you are bringing black bags you can only bring 3 bags (maximum 60ltr each) per visit

• Sort before you go: Please open and sort all your bags before throwing anything away. This helps us make sure recyclable items don’t end up in the wrong place

• No business waste: We can only accept rubbish from your home – not from businesses or trades

• The vehicle visiting the HWRC needs to be no heavier than 3330 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The Gross Vehicle Weight of the vehicle can be located on the door pillar of the driver's side of the vehicle

• No high-top vehicles are permitted

• One visit a month: Each household can visit once per calendar month

• If you need to change your appointment, you will need to give at least 24 hours in advance. We’ll do our best to help, depending on availability. Call us on 01446 700111 to rearrange an appointment. This service is only available during office hours 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday

• Vehicles that require a HWRC permit

   You’ll need a permit if you’re using any of the following:

   

  • Cars towing single axle trailers (under 750kg gross weight) 
  • Car-derived vans 
  • Panel vans (short wheelbase) 
  • Mini buses 

• Vehicles that are NOT permitted at HWRCs

   The following vehicles are not accepted at any of our sites:  

   

   

  • Vehicles over 3.33 tonnes GVW
  • Triple axle vehicles
  • Twin axle trailers
  • Horse boxes (single or double axle)
  • Vehicles with a tail lift (except those adapted for disabled access)
  • Vehicles with a tipping body
  • Large box vans (e.g. Luton vans)
  • Long wheelbase or high-top vans
  • No high-top vehicles