Banchory Recycling Centre (Tip) Opening Times, Booking & Rules 2026
If you're visiting Banchory Recycling Centre in a standard car, you won't need to book ahead, but remember there is absolutely no pedestrian access allowed on site. If you plan to arrive with a trailer or commercial vehicle, make sure to book your slot in advance through the Aberdeenshire Council website.
No slots available? Or don't have a car?
Book a private van here for same-day removal.
Keep your car clean from tip waste
Perfect for garden & DIY waste
Residency Check & ID Required
Residents Allowed From:
- Aberdeenshire
Important Site Rules
- Van Limits: Vehicles with trailers or commercial type vehicles must book in advance and are restricted to 24 visits in a 12-month period.
- Car Access: Standard cars and pick-ups can visit as often as they like without needing to make a booking.
- Pedestrian Safety: Pedestrian access is strictly prohibited at this site as there is no safe way to keep people on foot separated from moving traffic.
- Lunch Closure: The recycling centre shuts its gates every day between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM for staff lunch.
- Charity Collections: Pre-loved bicycles, small electricals, and furniture in good condition are collected on site for a local charity to rehome.
- Staff Respect: Any abuse towards staff is met with a zero-tolerance policy and may result in a permanent ban from the facility.
🔍 Quick Item Check
✅Accepted Items
- 🪑Bicycles and pre-loved furniture (must have fire-retardant labels and no rips or stains)
- ♻️Small electrical appliances that still have their CE safety markings and plugs intact
- 🛢️Used cooking oil
- ♻️Standard household recyclables based on the council's A to Z guide
- ♻️Recycling equipment like battery bags and food caddies can be collected on site
⛔Not Accepted
- Asbestos of any kind
- Commercial or trade waste
- Engine oil (temporarily not being accepted)
- All liquid waste, except for used cooking oil
- Liquid paint is banned, so make sure all paint is completely solidified before arriving
- Car and vehicle tyres
- Mattresses cannot be accepted for charity reuse at this location
🕒 Opening Hours
Year-Round Hours
Bank Holidays
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book a visit to Banchory Recycling Centre?
If you are visiting in a standard car, no booking is required. However, if you are driving a commercial-style vehicle or bringing a trailer, you must book your slot in advance through the Aberdeenshire Council website.
Are pedestrians allowed to walk into the site?
No, pedestrian access is strictly prohibited at Banchory Recycling Centre as there is no safe way to separate people on foot from moving vehicles.
Can I bring my business waste to this centre?
No, commercial and trade waste is not accepted at this household recycling centre. Businesses must use a designated waste transfer station instead.
Is there a limit on how often I can visit?
Standard cars have unlimited visits. However, vans, commercial vehicles, and vehicles with trailers are limited to 24 booked visits within a 12-month period.
Can I bring liquid paint to the recycling centre?
No, liquid paint is banned from the site. You must ensure all leftover paint is completely dried out and solidified before you arrive.
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