Hazlehead Recycling Centre (Tip) Opening Times, Booking & Rules 2026
Serving as one of Aberdeen's primary household waste facilities, Hazlehead stands out as the only tip in the city equipped to safely process domestic paint and household chemicals, alongside hosting a dedicated Reuse Shop.
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Residency Check & ID Required
Residents Allowed From:
- Aberdeen City Council
Valid Forms of ID:
- Driving licence
- Utility bill
- Council tax bill
Important Site Rules
- You must bring proof of your Aberdeen City address, such as a recent utility bill or driving licence, to gain entry to the site.
- While standard family cars can drop off most household waste without an appointment, you must pre-book a slot if you are driving a van, pick-up truck, or towing a trailer.
- This is the only site in the Aberdeen City Council area that accepts liquid paint and household chemicals, but you must make a specific online booking to drop these off regardless of your vehicle type.
- An on-site Reuse Shop is available where you can buy or donate pre-loved items like furniture, bicycles, and toys to help fund local community projects.
- Business, trade, and construction waste from commercial operators is strictly prohibited and will be turned away by staff at the gate.
- Staff are available on-site to direct traffic and can provide advice or physical assistance if you need help lifting heavier items into the skips.
🔍 Quick Item Check
✅Accepted Items
- ♻️General household waste
- 🌿Garden clippings and weeds
- 📦Cardboard and paper
- 🛏️Beds, mattresses, and bulky furniture
- 🎨Domestic paint and chemicals (requires booking)
- ♻️Bicycles and children's toys (for the Reuse Shop)
- ♻️Electrical appliances and fixtures
⛔Not Accepted
- Commercial and business waste
- Asbestos
- Hard hats and safety helmets (at Reuse Shop)
- Children's car seats (at Reuse Shop)
- Electric blankets
- Used bedding and unsealed mattresses (at Reuse Shop)
🕒 Opening Hours
☀️ Summer Hours
28 March to 24 October
❄️ Winter Hours
25 October to 27 March
Bank Holidays
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book to visit Hazlehead tip?
Standard cars do not need to book for general waste, but you must secure an appointment if driving a van, pick-up truck, towing a trailer, or if you are disposing of paint and chemicals.
What proof of address is accepted at the gate?
Staff will ask to see a physical or digital document showing your name and Aberdeen postcode, such as a driving licence, council tax bill, or a recent utility bill.
Can I take paint to this recycling centre?
Yes, this is the only facility in the city that accepts domestic paint and chemicals, however, all visitors must book a specific appointment for these hazardous items regardless of their vehicle type.
Is there a charity shop at the Hazlehead centre?
Yes, the site features a Reuse Shop run in partnership with SUEZ where residents can drop off structurally sound items or purchase second-hand goods like bikes, toys, and furniture.
Are vans permitted on site?
Vans with a capacity up to four cubic metres and transit-type vans are allowed, provided they are carrying strictly household waste and the driver has booked a slot in advance.
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