Rutherglen Recycling Centre
Cambuslang Road, Rutherglen, G72 7DB
Rutherglen Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Rutherglen, run by South Lanarkshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 7pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 7pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 7pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 7pm
- Friday
- 8am to 7pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 5pm
Summer hours are in effect from 1 April to 30 September.
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 Rutherglen Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the South Lanarkshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve an appointment in advance via the council website.
Who can use it?
Rutherglen Recycling Centre is for residents of South Lanarkshire only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
Taken with limits
- CardboardMust be flattened before disposal.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Car Tyres
- Clinical Waste
- Tipper Vehicles
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Charges
Commercial waste is accepted but incurs a weighbridge fee.
Site rules
- Skip fencing includes letterbox-style openings to reduce contamination.
- The facility might shut for short intervals during the day to exchange skips.
Recycling centres near Rutherglen Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polmadie Recycling Centre | 2 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Easter Queenslie Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| East Kilbride Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7pm; Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Hamilton Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7pm; Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Mavis Valley Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7:30pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:30pm |
| Dawsholm Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Rutherglen Recycling Centre
Rutherglen Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Glasgow, Clarkston, Giffnock, Uddingston, Blantyre, East Kilbride, Stepps, Thornliebank, Bothwell, Bishopbriggs, Gartcosh, Newton Mearns, Lenzie and Kirkintilloch.
Questions about Rutherglen Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Rutherglen Recycling Centre?
Rutherglen Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm; Saturday, 8am to 6pm; Sunday, 8am to 5pm.
Is Rutherglen Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Rutherglen Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Rutherglen Recycling Centre?
Rutherglen Recycling Centre takes batteries, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics, wood and cardboard. It does not take asbestos, car tyres, clinical waste, tipper vehicles and trade waste.
Where is Rutherglen Recycling Centre?
Rutherglen Recycling Centre is at Cambuslang Road, Rutherglen, G72 7DB.
Who runs Rutherglen Recycling Centre?
Rutherglen Recycling Centre is run by South Lanarkshire Council.