Recycling Centres
Recycling Centres
There are 8 staffed Recycling Centres (previously known as Civic
Amenity or Skip Sites) in Perth and Kinross for domestic household
waste: Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Bankfoot, Blairgowrie, Crieff,
Friarton (Perth), Kinross and Pitlochry.
They accept a wide range of materials for recycling and reuse.
Please refer to the list below for their location, opening hours
and types of materials accepted. Recycling Centre Attendants are
available to direct you to the correct containers for each waste
type.
Enter your postcode to find your
nearest recycling point or visit the Recycling Directory provided by Zero Waste
Scotland.
View information regarding Commercial
Waste (Trade Waste).
Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Aberfeldy Recycling
Centre
Industrial Estate, Breadalbane
| Materials accepted |
Bicycles, Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
Cooking Oil,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs,
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Rubble, Stone & Soil,
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Timber,
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling
of compost. |
| Opening Hours |
All year
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Auchterarder Recycling Centre
The Public Park, Western Road
| Materials accepted |
Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment,
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs,
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Rubble, Stone & Soil,
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Timber,
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling of compost.
|
| Opening Hours |
All Year
Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Bankfoot Recycling
Centre
Stanley Road
| Materials accepted |
Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment,
Engine Oil,
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Not available |
| Opening Hours |
All year
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Blairgowrie
Recycling Centre
Welton Road, Industrial Estate
| Materials accepted |
Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
Cooking Oil,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs,
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Rubble, Stone & Soil,
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Timber,
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling of compost.
|
| Opening Hours |
All year
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Crieff Recycling Centre
North Forr, Brioch Forr
| Materials accepted |
Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
bicycles,
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
cooking oil,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs,
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling of compost. |
| Opening Hours |
All Year
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 1.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 5.00 pm |
Friarton Recycling Centre,
Perth
Friarton Road, Perth
| Materials accepted |
Bicycles,
Books (CDs, DVDs, records, tapes and videos), Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard, Rugs & Underlay,
Cooking Oil,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Food & Drink Cartons
(Tetrapacks),
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper, Plasterboard,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Reusable Items (Reuse Container),
Rubble, Stone & Soil,
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Timber,
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
Materials not
accepted |
Asbestos, Commercial Waste
(Trade Waste) |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling of compost. |
| Opening Hours |
All year
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Kinross Recycling Centre
Bridgend Industrial Estate
| Materials accepted |
Bicycles,
Books (CDs, DVDs, records, tapes and videos), Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
Cooking Oil,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Food & Drink Cartons
(Tetrapacks),
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Rubble, Stone & Soil,
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Timber,
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling of compost. |
| Opening Hours |
All year
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Pitlochry Recycling
Centre
Bridge Road
| Materials accepted |
Bicycles, Cans (
Aluminium, Steel, Aerosols &
Aluminium Foil),
Car Batteries,
Cardboard,
Cooking Oil,
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
Engine Oil, Fluorescent Light Bulbs,
Fridges & Freezers,
Garden Waste,
Glass, Household Batteries, Large Domestic Appliances,
Non-Recyclable Waste (General Waste),
Paper,
Plastic bottles (Natural HDPE & PET),
Rubble, Stone & Soil,
Scrap Metal,
Telephone Directories,
Textiles (Clothes & Shoes),
Timber,
Tyres (maximum two per visit, strictly householders
only).
LPG Gas Bottles should be returned to the supplier and are usually
refillable. A range of companies are happy to receive them for
reuse for free. |
| Compost |
Yes, subject to availability. A maximum of 2 x 25 kg bags per
visitor.
See further information on storage and handling of compost. |
| Opening Hours |
All year
Monday - Friday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm |
What to do with Paint Not Suitable for Reuse?
Please let the paint harden and put it in the green-lidded waste
bin once it is no longer liquid. There are two methods
available:
1) You can buy a paint hardener: One packet contains enough
crystals to harden 2.5 liters of water based or latex paint. It is
easy to use, works in minutes and is not toxic.
2) Add sawdust, sand or soil to the tin and leave the lid off
until the paint becomes solid and dry (please pierce the dried
paint before disposing of it to ensure it's fully hardened).
3) Leave lid off tin to allow for ease of inspection. If the lid
is metal and well cleaned, it can be disposed of at the kerbside in
the blue-lidded bin or in the scrap metal skip at Recycling
Centres.
Commercial Waste
Separated paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles are
accepted free of charge at all Recycling Centres.
Friarton Recycling Centre does not offer provision for commercial
waste disposal beyond these materials. All other Recycling Centres
will accept commercial and trade waste, however a charge is
applicable. The Council also offers a
Commercial Recycling Service.
Information on compost available from Recycling Centres
- Store compost undercover, or in a dry place
- Wear gloves when gardening or applying any horticultural
products
- The compost is usually moist and therefore carries a low dust
risk
- Do not open bags of composting or potting media with your head
right over it
- Avoid potting up in confined spaces
- Moisten dry potting media before use. Dampen down dry compost
heaps before turning or use
- Consider wearing a dust mask when turning compost heaps and
handling potting media or other dusty materials
- Avoiding storing potting media in greenhouses as these will
heat up and may encourage Legionella
- Always wash your hands after using potting media and especially
before eating
Uses for the compost
The compost can be used for a number of gardening, allotment,
and landscaping applications, and should be used in a similar way
to peat based potting compost. Popular uses include:
- Bedding displays and soil conditioning
- Shrubs, trees and roses, applied to each plant at planting, and
as a top dressing after pruning
- Tubs and containers - typically use 1 part compost to 1 part
soil medium
- Turf, lawns and playing fields
