Galashiels Recycling Centre
Easter Langlee, Galashiels, TD1 2NY
Galashiels Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Galashiels, 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 6:45pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10am to 4:45pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 4:45pm
- 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
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
- January 2nd
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Galashiels Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Cars do not need to book, but you must reserve a slot if you are using a van or trailer.
Who can use it?
Galashiels 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 Galashiels Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Cooking oilsThis site does not accept this item.
- Reuse CabinThis facility is not available at this location.
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Site rules
- Access days are determined by your vehicle registration plate, alternating between odd and even numbers.
- The site closes for a lunch break between 1:15pm and 2pm.
- This is the largest recycling facility in the region.
Recycling centres near Galashiels Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selkirk Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Tue 10am to 6:45pm; Wed and Thu 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Mon and Fri |
| Hawick Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon 10am to 6:45pm; Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Wed |
| 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 |
| Peebles Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon 10am to 6:45pm; Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Wed |
| Duns Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Tue 10am to 6:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Thu |
| Stobhill Recycling Centre | 20 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9:30am to 4:15pm |
Towns near Galashiels Recycling Centre
Galashiels Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Galashiels, Melrose, Selkirk, Innerleithen, Jedburgh, Kelso, Hawick, Peebles, Duns and Coldstream.
Questions about Galashiels Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Galashiels Recycling Centre?
Galashiels Recycling Centre is open Monday, 10am to 6:45pm; Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 4:45pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4:45pm. It is closed on Tuesday.
Is Galashiels Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Galashiels Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Galashiels Recycling Centre?
Galashiels Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, cooking oils, reuse cabin and trade waste.
Where is Galashiels Recycling Centre?
Galashiels Recycling Centre is at Easter Langlee, Galashiels, TD1 2NY.
Who runs Galashiels Recycling Centre?
Galashiels Recycling Centre is run by Scottish Borders Council.