Penicuik Recycling Centre
Bellman's Road, Penicuik, EH26 0AA
Penicuik Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Penicuik, run by Midlothian Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 4:15pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 4:15pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 4:15pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 4:15pm
- Friday
- 10am to 4:15pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 4:15pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 4:15pm
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 Penicuik Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Standard cars do not require a booking, but vans up to 3.5 tonnes, pickups, and vehicles towing trailers must reserve a 15-minute slot.
Who can use it?
Penicuik Recycling Centre is for residents of Midlothian only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Penicuik Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Midlothian Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans up to 3.5 tonnes, pickups, and vehicles towing trailers require a permit and must book a 15-minute slot.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Gas canisters and fire extinguishers
- Large bulky itemsItems larger than the capacity of a car boot are not accepted.
- Mattresses
- Oil and paint
- Rubble, plasterboard, ceramics
- Sofas and upholstered seating
- Trade WasteThis site does not accept trade waste.
Site rules
- Entry gates close at 4pm, so please arrive in good time.
- Expect queues during busy weekend periods.
- The site might close briefly while skips are being changed.
- Staff members will guide you to the appropriate disposal area.
Recycling centres near Penicuik Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stobhill Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9:30am to 4:15pm |
| Sighthill Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed 8am to 5:30pm; Thu 8am to 6:30pm; Fri to Sun 8:30am to 5pm |
| Craigmillar Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Seafield Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Oakbank Household Waste Recycling Centre (Livingston) | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon, Wed and Fri 8am to 2pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Tue and Thu |
| Kinwegar Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8:30am to 5pm |
Towns near Penicuik Recycling Centre
Penicuik Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Penicuik, Loanhead, Balerno, Bonnyrigg, Newtongrange, Gorebridge, Dalkeith, Mayfield, Edinburgh, Peebles and Innerleithen.
Questions about Penicuik Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Penicuik Recycling Centre?
Penicuik Recycling Centre is open every day, 10am to 4:15pm.
Is Penicuik Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Penicuik Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Penicuik Recycling Centre?
Penicuik Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, gas canisters and fire extinguishers, large bulky items, mattresses, oil and paint, Rubble, plasterboard, ceramics, sofas and upholstered seating and trade waste.
Where is Penicuik Recycling Centre?
Penicuik Recycling Centre is at Bellman's Road, Penicuik, EH26 0AA.
Who runs Penicuik Recycling Centre?
Penicuik Recycling Centre is run by Midlothian Council.