Seafield Recycling Centre
Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7LW
Seafield Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Edinburgh, run by City of Edinburgh Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 5:30pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 5:30pm
- Friday
- 8am to 5:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
During winter, the site closes at 4pm.
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?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Seafield Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the City of Edinburgh Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must book a slot in advance.
Who can use it?
Seafield Recycling Centre is for residents of Edinburgh only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Seafield Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers are restricted to half-hour slots at 11am, 12:30pm, and 2:30pm.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Explosive Materials
- Liquid Paint
- Tyres
Site rules
- Visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes before the site closes.
Recycling centres near Seafield Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigmillar Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Kinwegar Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8:30am to 5pm |
| 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 |
| Stobhill Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 9:30am to 4:15pm |
| Macmerry Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Not listed |
| Dalgety Bay Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5:45pm |
Towns near Seafield Recycling Centre
Seafield Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Edinburgh, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Prestonpans, Loanhead, Bonnyrigg, Cockenzie and Port Seton, Kinghorn, Tranent, Burntisland, Newtongrange, Mayfield, Gorebridge, Longniddry, Balerno, Penicuik and Haddington.
Questions about Seafield Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Seafield Recycling Centre?
Seafield Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 6pm.
Is Seafield Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Seafield Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and January 2nd.
What can I take to Seafield Recycling Centre?
Seafield Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, commercial waste, explosive materials, liquid paint and tyres.
Where is Seafield Recycling Centre?
Seafield Recycling Centre is at Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7LW.
Who runs Seafield Recycling Centre?
Seafield Recycling Centre is run by City of Edinburgh Council.