Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre
Old Tolbooth Goods Yard, Walker Road, Ayr, KA8 9LP
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Ayr, run by South Ayrshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4pm
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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the South Ayrshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle must reserve a time slot online before arriving at the site.
Who can use it?
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre is for residents of South Ayrshire only.
- What to bring
- ID and Council Tax reference number.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre.
All vehicles, including vans and trailers, are required to book a slot.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Liquid Paint (must be dried out first)
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- You must arrive at least 15 minutes before the site closes.
- There are specific skips provided for waste upholstered domestic seating.
Recycling centres near Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troon Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Tue to Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Mon |
| Maybole Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking required | Mon and Fri 11am to 4pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Tue to Thu |
| Western Road Recycling Centre, Kilmarnock | 10 miles | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bartonholm Recycling Centre (Irvine) | 11 miles | Booking required | Daily 10am to 4pm |
| Garlaff Recycling Centre, Cumnock | 12 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 8am to 4pm; Sun 10am to 4pm |
| Girvan Recycling Centre | 19 miles | Booking required | Tue to Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Mon |
Towns near Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ayr, Prestwick, Alloway, Troon, Maybole, Mauchline, Irvine, Kilmarnock, Galston, Kilwinning, Stevenston, Saltcoats, Cumnock, Dalmellington, New Cumnock and Girvan.
Questions about Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Is Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take clinical waste, liquid paint (must be dried out first), trade waste and tyres.
Where is Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Old Tolbooth Goods Yard, Walker Road, Ayr, KA8 9LP.
Who runs Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Ayr Household Waste Recycling Centre is run by South Ayrshire Council.