Bucksburn Recycling Centre
Bankhead Avenue, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9EU
Bucksburn 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
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Bucksburn Recycling Centre without booking.
Visitors using typical passenger vehicles are not required to reserve a time slot.
Who can use it?
Bucksburn Recycling Centre is for residents of Aberdeen City only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Bucksburn Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Aberdeen City Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Large vehicles, including trailers, transit-style vans, and those exceeding 3.5 tonnes, are subject to specific entry regulations.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Chemicals
- TyresThis site does not take tyres.
Site rules
- This facility provides services for the North-West part of the city.
Recycling centres near Bucksburn Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehead Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Bridge of Don Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Westhill Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Tullos Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm; closed Wed |
| Altens East Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Portlethen Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Bucksburn Recycling Centre
Bucksburn Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Aberdeen, Westhill, Kintore, Portlethen, Inverurie, Kemnay, Oldmeldrum, Ellon and Alford, Aberdeenshire.
Questions about Bucksburn Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Bucksburn Recycling Centre?
Bucksburn Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 7:45pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7:45pm.
Is Bucksburn Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Bucksburn Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Bucksburn Recycling Centre?
Bucksburn Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, chemicals and tyres.
Where is Bucksburn Recycling Centre?
Bucksburn Recycling Centre is at Bankhead Avenue, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9EU.
Who runs Bucksburn Recycling Centre?
Bucksburn Recycling Centre is run by Aberdeen City Council.