Gairloch Recycling Centre
Gairloch Industrial Estate, IV21 2BH
Gairloch Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre, run by Highland Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 1pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 1pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 1pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 1pm
- Friday
- 9am to 1pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 2pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Gairloch Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Standard vehicles do not need an appointment, but vans and trailers must book a slot.
Who can use it?
Gairloch Recycling Centre is for residents of Highland only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Gairloch Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Highland Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers must have a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Gas Cylinders
- Glass
- Metals
- Oil Filters
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Explosive Materials
- Paint
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- Visitors must complete a declaration for vans and trailers.
Recycling centres near Gairloch Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ullapool Recycling Centre | 22 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm; closed Sat and Sun |
| Portree Recycling Centre | 30 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 3:30pm; Sat 9:30am to 3:30pm; closed Sun |
| Lochinver Recycling Centre | 33 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu 12pm to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Wed, Fri and Sun |
| Broadford Recycling Centre (Skye) | 35 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; closed Sun |
| Creed Park Recycling Centre | 42 miles | Vans and trailers book | Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Mon and Sun |
| Urgha Recycling Centre | 43 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat 10am to 1pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Gairloch Recycling Centre
Gairloch Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ullapool.
Questions about Gairloch Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Gairloch Recycling Centre?
Gairloch Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm; Saturday, 10am to 2pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Gairloch Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Gairloch Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.
What can I take to Gairloch Recycling Centre?
Gairloch Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, gas cylinders, glass, metals, oil filters, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, explosive materials, paint, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Gairloch Recycling Centre?
Gairloch Recycling Centre is at Gairloch Industrial Estate, IV21 2BH.
Who runs Gairloch Recycling Centre?
Gairloch Recycling Centre is run by Highland Council.