Recycling centre run in Exeter
Professional recycling centre run services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Got a boot full of recycling, garden waste, or junk to shift? I'll load it up, take it to the recycling centre, and dispose of everything properly. Simple as that.
Why Nobody Likes Tip Runs
It's a pain. You need to:
- Find a van or make multiple trips
- Book a slot at the centre
- Load everything yourself
- Queue at the entrance
- Work out which skip is for what
- Unload everything yourself
- Return the van before they charge another day
Or... you could just pay me £60 and do something else with your Saturday.
💡 Pro tip: A handyman with a van is often cheaper than van hire plus your time, especially for small loads. And you don't risk a parking ticket loading up on your street.
What I Can Take
✅ Yes - Standard Stuff
- Garden waste (grass, branches, hedge trimmings)
- Household junk (broken furniture, old toys)
- Wood and timber offcuts
- Cardboard and packaging
- Metal items
- Electrical items (old TVs, computers, hoovers)
- General rubbish that won't fit in your bin
❌ No - Not Allowed
- Asbestos (needs specialist removal)
- Hazardous chemicals
- Commercial/business waste
- Anything illegal to dump
How It Works
🔧 The Process
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Load | I put everything in the van (you can help or not) |
| 2. Drive | Take it to your local recycling centre |
| 3. Sort | Put everything in the correct skips |
| 4. Dispose | All done properly with waste transfer notes |
Time: Usually 1-2 hours total including loading, driving, and disposal.
Pricing Guide
| Load Size | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small load (few bags/boxes) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Van half full | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Van packed full | 2 hrs | £110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes disposal at normal recycling centres - no landfill fees.
Perfect For You If...
✅ No van and can't be bothered with hire faff
✅ Bad back or just don't fancy the lifting
✅ Hate queuing at the recycling centre
✅ Want it done now without spending your weekend
Why Choose Us for Recycling centre run in Exeter?
No van hire needed
Sorted into right skips at the centre
Save your back from the lifting
Done properly with waste transfer notes
What to Expect
Step 1: Check & Quote
Tell me what you've got (photos help). I'll confirm it's acceptable for the centre and quote the job based on load size.
Step 2: Load Up
I arrive with the van, load everything up. You can help if you want but you don't have to. Heavy stuff, awkward stuff, all in.
Step 3: Dispose Properly
Drive to the centre, sort it into the right skips (garden waste, wood, metal, general, etc), get it all recorded properly. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Prefer to do it yourself? Here's how to make it less painful:
🔧 Before you hire a van
- Book your recycling centre slot first (some need 24hr notice)
- Measure what you're taking - you might fit it in your car
- Check centre opening times - some close early on weekends
- Bring your council tax bill or driving license (proof of address)
📦 Loading efficiently
- Heavy items in first, against the bulkhead
- Flat items (wood, cardboard) stood upright
- Bags and loose items last
- Strap or net everything so it doesn't shift
- Leave space to access everything at the centre
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not checking what the centre actually accepts (policies vary)
- Loading everything in a way you can't unload easily
- Mixing recyclables with general waste (then it all goes to landfill)
- Going at peak times (Saturday mornings are rammed)
💡 Pro trick: If you're doing your own run, go on a weekday morning if possible. Far quieter, and the staff have more time to help if you're not sure which skip to use.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Garden clearance too? I can do the clearance and tip run as one job. Probably cheaper than paying separately for someone to clear and then you taking it yourself.
Multiple trips needed? For big clear-outs, tell me upfront. I can bring a bigger van or a mate to help load faster. Might save you money overall.
Regular tip runs? Some people use me monthly for garden waste during growing season. We can set up a regular arrangement if that suits you better than paying for garden waste collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you take to the recycling centre?
Anything the council centre accepts - garden waste, wood, metal, electrical items, general rubbish, cardboard. I can't take hazardous waste (asbestos, chemicals, etc) or commercial waste. If you're not sure, describe what you've got and I'll tell you if it's doable.
Do you charge per load or per trip?
Per trip plus time. One van load to Exeter recycling centre and back is usually £60-£85 depending on loading time. If you've got loads of heavy stuff that takes ages to load, or it's miles away, it'll be more. I'll quote based on what you've actually got.
Can I come with you to the recycling centre?
You can, but there's no real need. I know which skips everything goes in, and I'll send you photos of the waste being disposed of properly if you want proof. Most people would rather I just deal with it while they get on with other stuff.
What if I've got more than a van load?
I can do multiple trips, or for big clear-outs it might be cheaper to hire a skip. I'll be honest about which makes more sense. Sometimes one trip in a bigger van is the answer - I can arrange that too.
Do I need a permit for the recycling centre?
For household waste in Devon, you need to book a slot at some centres. I've got my own access as a tradesperson, so that's sorted. You don't need to do anything except have the stuff ready to load.
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