Check the vehicle class before the material
An M1 car without a trailer does not need a vehicle permit. N1 vans and eligible M1-car-towed single-axle trailers up to three metres need a valid Somerset permit. Trailers cannot be towed by a permit-requiring vehicle.
A permit does not override vehicle exclusions. Luton or box vans and multi-axle trailers are excluded from this household route. Use the council's full vehicle list for categories not represented by the checker.
The three checks are separate
- Classification and dimensions: confirm these from your vehicle documents and the council's published guidance.
- Permit and arrival method: bring any required valid permit. Pedestrian access is centre-specific; Minehead allows marked pedestrian entry in the reviewed listing.
- Material and booking: an eligible vehicle does not override a material exclusion or the advance DIY booking requirement.
The directory checks the category you select. It does not verify a registration number, DVLA record or permit document. Hired, unclassified or unusual vehicles need direct council confirmation.
Follow the centre's exact receiving route
- Yeovil recycling centreAccepted for drop-off
- Taunton (Priorswood) recycling centreAccepted for drop-off
- Street recycling centreAccepted for drop-off
- Minehead recycling centreAccepted for drop-off
- Frome recycling centreAccepted for drop-off
- Bridgwater (Saltlands) recycling centreAccepted for drop-off
The reviewed seasonal hours apply through 31 March 2027. Use the official centre page for temporary closures and unusual loads before travelling.
Official evidence and review limits
- Recycling-site charges and monthly DIY allowance ↗
- Vehicle and trailer permit requirements ↗
- Yeovil recycling centre ↗
- Household recycling-site access conditions ↗
- Taunton (Priorswood) recycling centre ↗
- Street recycling centre ↗
- Minehead recycling centre ↗
- Frome recycling centre ↗
- Bridgwater (Saltlands) recycling centre ↗
Read the source and licence register and checking policy. The review refers to published information, not a phone confirmation or site visit. Report a changed condition.