Craigmillar Recycling Centre
Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TB
Craigmillar Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Edinburgh, run by City of Edinburgh Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Craigmillar Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the City of Edinburgh Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a time slot before visiting.
Who can use it?
Craigmillar Recycling Centre is for residents of Edinburgh only.
- What to bring
- ID.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Commercial WasteTrade waste is not permitted.
- Liquid Paint
- Tyres
Site rules
- This facility serves the southern part of Edinburgh.
Recycling centres near Craigmillar Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafield Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Sighthill Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed 8am to 5:30pm; Thu 8am to 6:30pm; Fri to Sun 8:30am to 5pm |
| Stobhill Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9:30am to 4:15pm |
| Kinwegar Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8:30am to 5pm |
| Penicuik Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 10am to 4:15pm |
| Macmerry Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Not listed |
Towns near Craigmillar Recycling Centre
Craigmillar Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Edinburgh, Loanhead, Dalkeith, Musselburgh, Bonnyrigg, Newtongrange, Mayfield, Prestonpans, Gorebridge, Penicuik, Tranent, Balerno, Cockenzie and Port Seton, Longniddry and Peebles.
Questions about Craigmillar Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Craigmillar Recycling Centre?
Craigmillar Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 6pm.
Is Craigmillar Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Craigmillar Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Craigmillar Recycling Centre?
Craigmillar Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take commercial waste, liquid paint and tyres.
Where is Craigmillar Recycling Centre?
Craigmillar Recycling Centre is at Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TB.
Who runs Craigmillar Recycling Centre?
Craigmillar Recycling Centre is run by City of Edinburgh Council.