Kinwegar Recycling Centre
Kinwegar, Wallyford, Musselburgh, EH21 8JU
Kinwegar Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Musselburgh, run by East Lothian Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am to 5pm
During winter months, the facility shuts at 4pm.
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 Kinwegar Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Book a van or trailer slot on the East Lothian Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Standard cars do not need an appointment. Vans and vehicles with trailers must reserve a 15-minute slot beforehand.
Who can use it?
Kinwegar Recycling Centre is for residents of East Lothian only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Kinwegar Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot. These vehicles are permitted on-site only between 10am and 12pm, with arrival by 11:45am. There is a limit of 12 visits annually.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Car Tyres
- Clinical Waste
- Plasterboard
- Tyres
Site rules
- This location experiences high visitor numbers.
Recycling centres near Kinwegar Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macmerry Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Not listed |
| Seafield Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Craigmillar Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Stobhill Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9:30am to 4:15pm |
| Sighthill Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed 8am to 5:30pm; Thu 8am to 6:30pm; Fri to Sun 8:30am to 5pm |
| Penicuik Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 10am to 4:15pm |
Towns near Kinwegar Recycling Centre
Kinwegar Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Prestonpans, Tranent, Musselburgh, Cockenzie and Port Seton, Dalkeith, Longniddry, Mayfield, Newtongrange, Bonnyrigg, Gorebridge, Edinburgh, Loanhead, Haddington, North Berwick and Dunbar.
Questions about Kinwegar Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Kinwegar Recycling Centre?
Kinwegar Recycling Centre is open every day, 8:30am to 5pm.
Is Kinwegar Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Kinwegar Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Kinwegar Recycling Centre?
Kinwegar Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, car tyres, clinical waste, plasterboard and tyres.
Where is Kinwegar Recycling Centre?
Kinwegar Recycling Centre is at Kinwegar, Wallyford, Musselburgh, EH21 8JU.
Who runs Kinwegar Recycling Centre?
Kinwegar Recycling Centre is run by East Lothian Council.