Duns Recycling Centre
Industrial Estate, Station Road, Duns, TD11 3HS
Duns Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Duns, run by Scottish Borders Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 4:45pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 6:45pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 4:45pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10am to 4:45pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4:45pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 4:45pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Duns Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Cars do not need to book, but vans and trailers must reserve a slot. Same-day appointments are available if booked by 9am or 12pm.
Who can use it?
Duns Recycling Centre is for residents of Scottish Borders only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Duns Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers are required to book an appointment.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- ChemicalsChemical substances are not accepted here.
- Paint
- Petrol & DieselFuel is not accepted at this location.
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site closes for a lunch break between 1:15pm and 2pm.
- Access days are determined by whether your vehicle registration plate is odd or even.
Recycling centres near Duns Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyemouth Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon 10am to 6:45pm; Wed and Thu 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Tue and Fri |
| Berwick Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 7:30pm |
| Kelso Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Vans and trailers book | Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Wed 10am to 6:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Mon |
| Dunbar Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8:30am to 5pm |
| Galashiels Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon 10am to 6:45pm; Wed to Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Tue |
| Wooler Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Booking varies | Mon and Fri to Sun 8am to 7:30pm; closed Tue to Thu |
Towns near Duns Recycling Centre
Duns Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Duns, Coldstream, Eyemouth, Kelso, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunbar, Melrose, Wooler and Jedburgh.
Questions about Duns Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Duns Recycling Centre?
Duns Recycling Centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 4:45pm; Tuesday, 10am to 6:45pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4:45pm. It is closed on Thursday.
Is Duns Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Duns Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Duns Recycling Centre?
Duns Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, chemicals, paint, petrol & diesel, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Duns Recycling Centre?
Duns Recycling Centre is at Industrial Estate, Station Road, Duns, TD11 3HS.
Who runs Duns Recycling Centre?
Duns Recycling Centre is run by Scottish Borders Council.