Galashiels Recycling Centre

Booking: Book for vans and trailersVans: Vans must book

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

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Selkirk Recycling Centre5 milesVans and trailers bookTue 10am to 6:45pm; Wed and Thu 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Mon and Fri
Hawick Recycling Centre13 milesVans and trailers bookMon 10am to 6:45pm; Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Wed
Kelso Recycling Centre13 milesVans and trailers bookTue, Thu and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Wed 10am to 6:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Mon
Peebles Recycling Centre16 milesVans and trailers bookMon 10am to 6:45pm; Tue, Thu and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Wed
Duns Recycling Centre20 milesVans and trailers bookMon, Wed and Fri 10am to 4:45pm; Tue 10am to 6:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm; closed Thu
Stobhill Recycling Centre20 milesVans and trailers bookDaily 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.