Bessemer Close tip, Cardiff
Bessemer Close is one of Cardiff's two household recycling centres, checked against Cardiff Council pages on 30 October 2026.
- Bessemer Close, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8XH
- Open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day. Shut 25 and 26 December and 1 January
- Free for Cardiff residents. Book a slot and bring proof of address
- Trailers: accepted up to 2m by 2m
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Where Bessemer Close tip is
Bessemer Close, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8XH. Bessemer Close is the west Cardiff site, in Leckwith. It is the only household site that takes trailers, and it is the site named in the asbestos rule on the council page.
Bessemer Close opening times
Bessemer Close is open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day. Closed on 25 December, 26 December and 1 January. Book a slot first and take proof of booking and proof of address. The rules for both sites are in the Cardiff tips guide.
Good to know about Bessemer Close
- Open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day, apart from 25 and 26 December and 1 January
- Trailers up to 2m by 2m are accepted here, and not at Lamby Way
- The council's asbestos rule names this site: a maximum of two sacks, with an appointment booked by phone on 029 2087 2087
- You cannot walk or cycle in, and you must book a slot every time
- A separate commercial recycling centre shares the Bessemer Close name. It is for businesses, not for the household site
The other household site is Lamby Way. Booking rules are in the tip booking guide.
Can't use Bessemer Close? A licensed company can collect instead: rubbish removal, builders' waste or house clearance.