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You must book a slot in advance before you visit a Recycling Centre.


You must not bring unsorted waste to the Recycling Centre. Residents bringing in black bags will be asked to open and sort any recyclable items. Over 50% of items brought in black bags are recyclable. For more info see our frequently asked questions.


Site Rules

  1. You must book a slot online before visiting the Recycling Centre.
  2. The Recycling Centres are for Monmouthshire residents only.
  3. You must not bring unsorted waste to the Recycling Centre. Residents bringing in black bags will be asked to open and sort any recyclable items.
  4. Vans and trailers must book a slot via the van/trailer booking form. No double axle trailers or tipper vans are allowed on site. Trailers larger than 6×4 ft will not be permitted.
  5. Car or vehicle parts are not accepted at the recycling centre. This is not classed as household waste and should be taken to a vehicle breaker. Only car batteries are accepted.
  6. Before visiting, residents must sort their waste and recycling appropriately to minimise their time at the site and increase recycling.
  7. Each booking allows one visit to the Recycling Centre only.
  8. Please treat our staff and fellow residents with kindness and respect.

Find a Recycling Centre

You must have a booking to access the Recycling Centre.


Five Lanes Recycling Centre

Five Lanes Quarry, A48, Caerwent, NP26 5PD

Open 8am to 4pm. Closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Five Lanes site plan


Llanfoist Recycling Centre

Heads of the Valleys Road, A465, access via Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, NP7 9AQ

Open 8am to 4pm. Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Llanfoist site plan


Mitchel Troy Recycling Centre

Located off the B4293, Mitchel Troy, Monmouth, NP25 4HX

Open 8am to 4pm. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

Mitchel Troy site plan


What will be accepted at the Recycling Centre

You must not bring unsorted waste to the Recycling Centre. Residents bringing in black bags will be asked to open and sort any recyclable items. Over 50% of items brought in black bags are recyclable.

DIY waste is restricted to five bags or a small car boot load per visit with a maximum of two visits per month.
DIY waste refers only to materials arising from small scale works in a householder’s own property. For large scale works, householders are expected to use a private waste contractor or hire a skip.

Asbestos is hazardous waste and we would recommend that you contact a specialist contractor to deal with any asbestos waste safely. Small amounts of Asbestos from a householder will be accepted at Five Lanes or Llanfoist HWRCs. Please see our guidance for Asbestos disposal

The following items cannot be taken to Mitchel Troy recycling centre: Asbestos, large household appliances (cookers, dishwashers, tumble dryers or washing machines) and gas cylinders. These items can be accepted at Five Lanes or Llanfoist recycling centres.

Click here to see what items will be accepted at the Recycling Centre


Book in a car for the Recycling Centre

The easiest way to book a visit is online via the links below.

Please only book one slot per day. Each booking allows one visit to the Recycling Centre only.
No vans or trailers.

Please arrive within the 30-minute time slot that you have booked and bring your confirmation email (on your phone or printed out) as proof.
If you are unable to book online, you can call us on 01633 644644, please note down the booking reference you are given and bring it to site.

You must sign in to My Monmouthshire, if you do not have an account you will need to create one.


Book in a van or trailer for the Recycling Centre

The sites allow a limited numbers of vans or cars towing trailers per day.

No double axle trailers or tipper vans are allowed on site. Trailers larger than 6×4 ft will not be permitted.

You must be able to unload your vehicle/trailer yourself within 15 minutes to avoid delays on site.

Please only book one visit per week, if you attempt to make multiple trips you may be turned away. Each booking allows one visit to the Recycling Centre only.

The easiest way to book a visit is online via the forms below.

Please arrive within the 30 minute time slot that you have booked and bring your confirmation email (on your phone or printed out) as proof.
If you are unable to book online, you can call us on 01633 644644, please note down the booking reference you are given and bring it to site.

You must sign in to My Monmouthshire to book a slot, if you do not have an account you will need to create one.