Market Stance Recycling Centre
Market Stance, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA
Market Stance Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Isle of Benbecula, run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles). Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 4:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Market Stance Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Who can use it?
Market Stance Recycling Centre is for residents of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) area only.
- What to bring
- Staff may check waste to confirm residency.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Trade Waste
- Unapproved hazardous materials
Site rules
- This facility serves as the main waste transfer site for Uist and Barra.
- Both municipal and household waste streams are processed here.
- The site might close temporarily for safety or operational reasons.
- Expect an industrial layout rather than a standard household recycling centre design.
Recycling centres near Market Stance Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rueval Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Thu 8:30am to 4:30pm; Fri and Sat 8:30am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Garrygall Recycling Centre | 35 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Thu 8:30am to 4:30pm; Fri and Sat 8:30am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Urgha Recycling Centre | 37 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm; Sat 10am to 1pm; closed Sun |
| Portree Recycling Centre | 41 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 3:30pm; Sat 9:30am to 3:30pm; closed Sun |
| Broadford Recycling Centre (Skye) | 55 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; closed Sun |
| Creed Park Recycling Centre | 61 miles | Vans and trailers book | Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Mon and Sun |
Questions about Market Stance Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Market Stance Recycling Centre?
Market Stance Recycling Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Market Stance Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Market Stance Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Market Stance Recycling Centre?
Market Stance Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, trade waste and unapproved hazardous materials.
Where is Market Stance Recycling Centre?
Market Stance Recycling Centre is at Market Stance, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA.
Who runs Market Stance Recycling Centre?
Market Stance Recycling Centre is run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles).