Portsoy Recycling Centre

Booking requiredVan permit needed

Target Road, Portsoy, AB45 2RX

Portsoy Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Portsoy, 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

Do you need to book?

Yes. You need to book before you visit Portsoy Recycling Centre.

Book a slot on the Aberdeenshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).

All vehicles must book a slot before arriving.

Who can use it?

Portsoy 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 Portsoy Recycling Centre.

Apply for a permit on the Aberdeenshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).

You must apply for a permit for vans and trailers before you visit.

What you can take

Batteries
Cardboard
Engine Oil
Glass
Green Waste
Paint
Paper
Plastics
Scrap Metal
Timber
WEEE

Take these to another site

AsbestosOnly specific locations accept this material.

What it does not take

Ammunition
Chemicals
Explosive Materials
Trade WasteCommercial waste is not allowed.

Recycling centres near Portsoy Recycling Centre

Centre	Distance	Booking	Usual hours
Macduff Recycling Centre	8 miles	Booking required	Daily 9am to 5pm
Buckie Recycling Centre	10 miles	Booking varies	Tue to Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun 10am to 3pm; closed Mon
Turriff Recycling Centre	13 miles	Booking required	Daily 9am to 5pm
Keith Recycling Centre	14 miles	Booking required	Tue to Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun 10am to 3pm; closed Mon
Huntly Recycling Centre	17 miles	Booking required	Daily 9am to 5pm
Chanonry Recycling Centre, Elgin	22 miles	Booking required	Tue to Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun 10am to 3pm; closed Mon

Towns near Portsoy Recycling Centre

Portsoy Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Portsoy, Cullen, Banff, Macduff, Buckie, Turriff, Keith, Huntly, Lossiemouth and Elgin.

Questions about Portsoy Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Portsoy Recycling Centre?

Portsoy Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.

Is Portsoy Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Portsoy Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.

What can I take to Portsoy Recycling Centre?

Portsoy Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, engine oil, glass, green waste, paint, paper, plastics, scrap metal, timber and WEEE. It does not take ammunition, chemicals, explosive materials and trade waste.

Where is Portsoy Recycling Centre?

Portsoy Recycling Centre is at Target Road, Portsoy, AB45 2RX.

Who runs Portsoy Recycling Centre?

Portsoy Recycling Centre is run by Aberdeenshire Council.