If you live in Bude or the surrounding North Cornwall villages, you've probably needed to visit the local Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) at some point. Whether you're clearing out a garage, doing some DIY, or disposing of garden waste, knowing what you can take, when you can go, and how to book is essential.

Location & Opening Hours

Address: Bude Household Waste & Recycling Centre, Bude, Cornwall

Phone: Cornwall Council Waste Team: 0300 1234 141

Opening Hours: Open every day

Busiest Times: 11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm, especially weekends

Quietest Times: 9am to 10am, and 3pm to 4pm

Booking a Visit

You now need to book a time slot to visit the Bude HWRC. You can book for the same day if a slot is available, or up to 7 days in advance. Once booked, you'll receive a confirmation email. Bookings are available online through the Cornwall Council website.

What You Can Take

• Electrical items (fridges and freezers are currently not accepted)
• Metal and wood
• Green waste (garden clippings, branches, etc.)
• General household waste (black bags)
• DIY waste – including soil, rubble, plasterboard, and asbestos (see limits below)

DIY Waste – Free Disposal

Bude is one of nine Cornwall HWRCs that accepts DIY waste for free. You can take up to 8 bags of soil or rubble per household per week, and 4 sheets of plasterboard or asbestos per household per week.

Commercial Waste

Bude is one of five HWRCs in Cornwall that accepts business and trade waste. Before you visit with commercial waste, you need a copy of your valid waste carrier's licence and a booked slot using the online booking system.