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Scotland Tips, Recycling Centres & Waste Drop-offs

  • 184 listings
  • 183 household waste recycling centres (tips)
  • 1 waste transfer stations
  • 57 with posted hours

Looking for a tip, dump, household waste recycling centre (HWRC) or recycling centre in Scotland? Dumpmapper has 184 listings here, across 32 council areas. The areas with the most listings are Highland (22), Aberdeenshire (14), Dumfries and Galloway (12), Argyll and Bute (11), Fife (11).

Listings aren't verified yet. Opening times, charges, booking and residents-only rules change, so check with the council or site before you go. Distances are shown in kilometres.

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Listings by council area

Highland (22)
Aberdeenshire (14)
Dumfries and Galloway (12)
Argyll and Bute (11)
Fife (11)
Moray (9)
Perth and Kinross (9)
Na h-Eileanan Siar (7)
Scottish Borders (7)
Angus (6)
North Lanarkshire (6)
Orkney Islands (6)
South Lanarkshire (6)
North Ayrshire (5)
Renfrewshire (5)
West Lothian (5)
Aberdeen City (4)
City of Edinburgh (4)
East Lothian (4)
Glasgow City (4)
South Ayrshire (4)
Stirling (4)
East Dunbartonshire (3)
Dundee City (2)
East Ayrshire (2)
East Renfrewshire (2)
Falkirk (2)
Inverclyde (2)
Midlothian (2)
West Dunbartonshire (2)
Clackmannanshire (1)
Shetland Islands (1)

Council & recycling help in Scotland

  • Your council website is the official source for opening times, booking rules and charges at its tips (household waste recycling centres). Many now ask you to book a slot, and some charge for DIY waste such as rubble, plasterboard or tyres.
  • Small electricals and batteries: Recycle Your Electricals lists drop-off points.
  • Recycling questions: Recycle Now (England), Zero Waste Scotland, Wales Recycles.

FAQ

Where is my nearest tip (household waste recycling centre) in Scotland?

Dumpmapper lists 184 public waste drop-off sites in Scotland, including 183 household waste recycling centres (tips), 1 waste transfer stations. Search the map by town or postcode, and distances are shown in kilometres. Most sites are run by the local council and some are for residents only.

How much does it cost to use the tip in Scotland?

Charges are set by each council or operator and change often, so we only show a charge when a source lists one. Prices are in GBP (£). Check the council website before you go.

Do I need to book a slot?

Some councils now ask you to book a visit or show proof of address, especially for vans and trailers. Our listings don't include booking rules, so check with the council first.

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