{"id":4,"date":"2016-01-27T10:44:09","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T10:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:28:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:28:42","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"cta cta-centre cta-text\u201dleft\u201d\">\n<p>A limited number of recycling centres will be able to accept waste upholstered domestic seating (for example, sofas and armchairs). Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/waste-upholstered-domestic-seating\/\">waste upholstered domestic seating<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What we do<\/h2>\n<p>Devon County Council is responsible for the safe disposal of all municipal household waste generated in the eight districts of Devon.<\/p>\n<p>We are dedicated to reducing, reusing, recycling, composting and as a last option, recovering energy wherever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Below you will find links to everything you need to know about using our recycling\u00a0centres, the collection of your household waste and much more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-menu content-menu-default\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2 content-menu-container\"><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-1\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Pinbrook-Recycling-Centre.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Pinbrook-Recycling-Centre.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Pinbrook-Recycling-Centre.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Pinbrook-Recycling-Centre.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"330\" \r\n                alt=\"Pinbrook Recycling Centre\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/centre\">Recycling centres<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Find your nearest centre and make sure you know what we can accept and the types of vehicles that are permitted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-2\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Bin-collections.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Bin-collections.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Bin-collections.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Bin-collections.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"330\" \r\n                alt=\"Some green recycling bins lined up in front of a wall\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/household-collections\/\">Household collections<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>If your bins have been missed or you'd like to request a new bin or box please contact your local district council.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-3\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2021\/11\/recycle-devon-640x330-2.png\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2021\/11\/recycle-devon-640x330-2.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2021\/11\/recycle-devon-640x330-2.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2021\/11\/recycle-devon-640x330-2.png 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"330\" \r\n                alt=\"Recycle Devon logo\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycledevon.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Recycle Devon<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>Find out how to cut down on waste and save money and use our A-Z to help you reuse and recycle your unwanted items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-menu-item item-4\"><div class=\"content-menu-inner\"><div class=\"content-menu-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" \r\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Building-waste.jpg\" \r\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Building-waste.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Building-waste.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/01\/Building-waste.jpg 420w\" \r\n                sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 640px, (max-width: 1023px) 420px, 420px\" \r\n                width=\"640\" \r\n                height=\"330\" \r\n                alt=\"A close-up of a tradesman's hand measuring some wood with a measuring tape and a pencil\" \r\n                \/><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/commercial-waste\/\">Trade waste<\/a><\/h3><\/div><p>If you're having some work done at home don't get left to deal with the waste - we can't accept it at our recycling centres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"accordion \" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\" ><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac1\" id=\"head1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac1\">Can I bring my general dustbin\/black bag waste to the recycling centre? <\/a><div id=\"mac1\" aria-labelledby=\"head1\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>Restricted quantities of this waste (8 bags in a 12 month period) are acceptable by prior arrangement only (facility not available at all sites) and only when the district council are not able to collect it. Please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/household-collections\/\">your local district, city or borough council<\/a> in the first instance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac2\" id=\"head2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac2\">My kerbside waste\/recycling has not been collected <\/a><div id=\"mac2\" aria-labelledby=\"head2\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>The collection of your bins is the responsibility of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/household-collections\/\">your local district, city or borough council<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">I have lost my recycling boxes, how can I get new ones? <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>New recycling boxes should be requested from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/household-collections\/\">your local district, city or borough council<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac4\" id=\"head4\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac4\">I have employed a tradesperson to undertake work on my property and they have left behind waste, can I bring this down to the recycling centre? <\/a><div id=\"mac4\" aria-labelledby=\"head4\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>Waste that has been left by a tradesperson is not accepted at any of our recycling centres. More information is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/wasteandrecycling\/commercial-waste\/\">Business and commercial\u00a0waste<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we do Devon County Council is responsible for the safe disposal of all municipal household waste generated in the eight districts of Devon. 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