Alness Recycling Centre
River Lane, Alness, IV17 0PE
Alness Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Alness, run by Highland Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 5pm
- Friday
- 10am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Alness Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars can visit without booking. Vans and trailers require a permit, but this is not a booking.
Who can use it?
Alness Recycling Centre is for residents of Highland only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Alness Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Highland Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers exceeding 2.4 metres or 8 feet in length must have a permit obtained from the council.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Gas Cylinders
- Glass
- Metals
- Oil Filters
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Liquid Paint
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- A declaration is required for vans and trailers.
Recycling centres near Alness Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingwall Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Tain Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Inverness Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 10am to 6pm |
| Bonar Bridge Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Booking varies | Mon 1pm to 4:30pm; Thu 8am to 12pm; closed Tue, Wed and Fri to Sun |
| Dornoch Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon, Wed and Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Tue, Thu and Sun |
| Nairn Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 4:30pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Alness Recycling Centre
Questions about Alness Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Alness Recycling Centre?
Alness Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, 10am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Alness Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Alness Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.
What can I take to Alness Recycling Centre?
Alness Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, gas cylinders, glass, metals, oil filters, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, liquid paint, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Alness Recycling Centre?
Alness Recycling Centre is at River Lane, Alness, IV17 0PE.
Who runs Alness Recycling Centre?
Alness Recycling Centre is run by Highland Council.