Shieldhall Recycling Centre
Renfrew Road, Glasgow, G51 4SA
Shieldhall Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Glasgow, run by Glasgow City Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Shieldhall Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Standard cars do not need an appointment. However, commercial entities, charities, and vans must reserve a time slot to visit.
Who can use it?
Shieldhall Recycling Centre is for residents of Glasgow only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Shieldhall Recycling Centre.
Vans and vehicles exceeding 1.8m are restricted. Resident vans may only visit during set times, typically 8am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 5pm, and usually need a booking or permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Explosives
- Fireworks
- Trade WasteThis site does not accept trade waste.
Site rules
- The facility serves the Govan and South West districts.
Recycling centres near Shieldhall Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfrew Recycling Centre | 1 mile | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Dawsholm Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Underwood Road Recycling Centre (Paisley) | 3 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Polmadie Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Erskine Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Linwood Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Shieldhall Recycling Centre
Shieldhall Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Renfrew, Paisley, Clydebank, Glasgow, Bearsden, Thornliebank, Barrhead, Giffnock, Erskine, Elderslie, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, Clarkston, Rutherglen, Neilston, Newton Mearns and Lennoxtown.
Questions about Shieldhall Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Shieldhall Recycling Centre?
Shieldhall Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 6pm.
Is Shieldhall Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Shieldhall Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Shieldhall Recycling Centre?
Shieldhall Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, explosives, fireworks and trade waste.
Where is Shieldhall Recycling Centre?
Shieldhall Recycling Centre is at Renfrew Road, Glasgow, G51 4SA.
Who runs Shieldhall Recycling Centre?
Shieldhall Recycling Centre is run by Glasgow City Council.