Waste Collection and Recycling in our Parish

Everything you need to know to comply with our council's recycling process. ​

SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL SYSTEM 
February 2021 South Hams District Council informed you of a new waste collection process to separate and recycle many more of your waste products from your doorstep.  
Brown bins will cease being emptied end of October 2022.
New charged system starts March 2023
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​ TO SEE RECYLING SYSTEM - REPORT MISSED PICKUPS -  FROM YOUR PROPERTY

​ONE LARGE ELEMENT OF PLASTIC WASTE THE COUNCIL WILL NOT RECYCLE IS PLASTIC FILM WRAPPINGS WHICH END UP IN LANDFILL AND IS ON THE MAJORITY OF FOOD ITEMS WE ALL BUY.
You can help avoid this serious omission
TESCO supermarkets pioneered taking back this clean waste

Other Household Waste to be disposed of will have to be taken to Torr Quarry Recycling Centre off the A381, near Stumpy Cross roundabout, at postcode TQ9 7QQ.
​Charges are made on some materials. See link.....
​All the above information, and more, can be found on the South Hams District County Council Website. Click Button...
​Did you know you can report fly tipping, dog fouling, overflowing or damaged bins, issues with recycling banks, abandoned cars, dead animals etc all from the "Report It" page on the South Hams website. Click Button...
​Another outlet for unwanted usable items are charity shops of which there are many in Kingsbridge. The Country Hill Animal Shelter is the only one that takes electrical goods and will pick up large items for free. Click Button...