Altens East Recycling Centre
Hareness Place, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3GX
Altens East Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Aberdeen, run by Aberdeen City Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 7:45pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 7:45pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 7:45pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 7:45pm
- Friday
- 10am to 7:45pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 7:45pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 7:45pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- January 2nd
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Altens East Recycling Centre without booking.
Cars do not need to book a visit.
Who can use it?
Altens East Recycling Centre is for residents of Aberdeen City only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Altens East Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Aberdeen City Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes before the site closes.
Recycling centres near Altens East Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullos Recycling Centre | 0.7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm; closed Wed |
| Hazlehead Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Portlethen Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Bridge of Don Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Bucksburn Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Westhill Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Altens East Recycling Centre
Altens East Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Aberdeen, Portlethen, Newtonhill and Stonehaven.
Questions about Altens East Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Altens East Recycling Centre?
Altens East Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 7:45pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7:45pm.
Is Altens East Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Altens East Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Altens East Recycling Centre?
Altens East Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Altens East Recycling Centre?
Altens East Recycling Centre is at Hareness Place, Altens Industrial Estate, Aberdeen, AB12 3GX.
Who runs Altens East Recycling Centre?
Altens East Recycling Centre is run by Aberdeen City Council.