Taunton household recycling sorting facility tour

Taunton materials recycling facility, Former Langdons Yard, Walford Cross, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QP
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once the crews sort it into the colourful lorries in Somerset? Or wondered why we ask you to sort some of your recycling at home? This facility, is one of two of the counties material recycling facilities (MRFs) which separates your recycling further ready to be sold on and recycled into new products. The facility was substantially upgraded in 2020 when the new service, Recycle More, was rolled out in the West of the county. With new technology, new trucks and a new service delivering more recycling, the facility now processes 40,000 tonnes of recycling on average each year.
You will be able to see how the recycling lorries empty each compartment of recycling as well as the sorting machine and process which can separate plastics, aluminium and steel/ tins and cans which are all mixed together in your blue bag. There will also be lorries and mobile plant vehicles on site for you to explore.
The tours will be hosted by SUEZ’s dedicated site operatives who keep the facility operating like a well-oiled machine. They will take visitors through each process, showcasing important information about the facility whilst answering any questions the public might have.
There are 20 spaces on each tour, so booking is essential!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

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

Location & directions

Taunton materials recycling facility, Unit 7, Walford Cross Industrial Park, Walford Cross, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QP

Directions:

From Durston From A361 take Creech Heathfield road near the junction with the A38 and follow this until you see the Suez Recycling and Recovery UK sign, it is the last building on the left before the lane ends. Parking will be signposted into the car park (please reverse park!). If the car park is full then you may park on the road. From Taunton Take the A38 towards Bridgwater. Take the exit on the right at the top of the hill towards Durston/Creech St Michael. Cross over the A361 straight ahead onto Creech Healthfield road and follow this until you see the Suez Recycling and Recovery UK sign, it is the last building on the left before the lane ends. Parking will be signposted into the car park (please reverse park!). If the car park is full then you may park on the road.

Contact on day:

Lily Morton

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is essential for this event. Please book free tickets for a tour time via our eventbrite page below:

Booking contact name:

Lily Morton

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-taunton-household-recycling-sorting-facility-tour-tickets-1510662615549?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-taunton-household-recycling-sorting-facility-tour-tickets-1510662615549?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 05:00 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. Dress code: Please wear full length trousers for safety on site. Visitors are required to wear trainers or walking boots. Sandals, flip flops or heeled shoes are not permitted. Due to this being an working operational site, any operational issues will always take priority over visitor tours. Tours may be cancelled at late notice.

Additional information

• 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. • The minimum age for the tour is 7 years old. • 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 without prior agreement.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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