Peterhead Recycling Centre
Dales Industrial Estate, Peterhead, AB42 3JF
Peterhead Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Peterhead, run by Aberdeenshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Peterhead Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Aberdeenshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
All vehicles must book a slot to visit.
Who can use it?
Peterhead Recycling Centre is for residents of Aberdeenshire only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Peterhead Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Aberdeenshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and large trailers need a permit and may also require a booking.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Engine Oil
- Glass
- Green Waste
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Scrap Metal
- Timber
- WEEE
Take these to another site
- AsbestosOnly accepted at specific locations.
What it does not take
- Ammunition
- ChemicalsThis site does not take these items.
- Clinical WasteThis site does not accept this material.
- Fireworks
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Site rules
- Visitors must provide identification.
Recycling centres near Peterhead Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aden (Mintlaw) Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Ellon Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Watermill Recycling Centre | 15 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 4pm |
| Fraserburgh Recycling Centre | 16 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Bridge of Don Recycling Centre | 23 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 7:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 7:45pm |
| Turriff Recycling Centre | 24 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
Towns near Peterhead Recycling Centre
Peterhead Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Peterhead, Ellon and Fraserburgh.
Questions about Peterhead Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Peterhead Recycling Centre?
Peterhead Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Peterhead Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Peterhead Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Peterhead Recycling Centre?
Peterhead Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, engine oil, glass, green waste, paint, paper, plastics, scrap metal, timber and WEEE. It does not take ammunition, chemicals, clinical waste, fireworks and trade waste.
Where is Peterhead Recycling Centre?
Peterhead Recycling Centre is at Dales Industrial Estate, Peterhead, AB42 3JF.
Who runs Peterhead Recycling Centre?
Peterhead Recycling Centre is run by Aberdeenshire Council.