Bodmin materials recycling facility

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once it has picked up from your home in Cornwall? Or wondered why we ask you to sort some of your recycling at home?
The Bodmin materials recycling facility (MRF), is one of two MRFs in Cornwall which sorts, screens and bales your recycling, ready to be sold on and be made into new products.
The facility was substantially upgraded in 2023 when the new service, food waste recycling, was rolled out in Cornwall. With new sorting technology, new infrastructure and a new service delivering more recycling for Cornwall.
You will be able to see how the recycling trucks empty each compartment of recycling, the sorting machine and process which separates your mixed red bag of recycling into the separate materials (plastic, aluminum and steel).
The visit is expected to last around 1 hour; it will include a short induction, a tour of the facility and a chance to speak to our team. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start to the tour.
Please be aware that the tour involves some walking and stairs. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues or vertigo. For safety reasons children under 7 years old are not permitted on the tour.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Location & directions

Bodmin materials recycling facility, Bodmin Business Park, Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2RJ

Directions:

As you turn off the road into Bodmin Business park, you will see the car park in front of you slightly to the right. Turn right and then immediately left to access the car park.

Contact on day:

Sarah Cotton

Telephone number:

+447581019628

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please note, you only need to book one time slot for the tour. There are 10 spaces on each tour time, so booking is essential! Please indicate on the Eventbrite page how many will be attending. If you have any concerns please contact Sarah Cotton, Community Liaison Manager.

Booking contact name:

Sarah Cotton

Booking telephone number:

+447581019628

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bodmin-materials-recycling-facility-heritage-open-day-tickets-1555624567959?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

05 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2025 10:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please be aware that the tour involves some walking and stairs. The tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues or vertigo. For safety reasons children under 7 years old are not permitted on the tour. Our machinery will be turned off, however, there are powerful magnets on site. If you have a pacemaker, please make this known to a member of staff when you arrive. Visitors are required to wear fully enclosed shoes such as trainers or walking boots. Sandals, flip flops and heeled shoes are not permitted. Animals are not permitted on site.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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