Shotts Recycling Centre
Benhar Road, Shotts, ML7 5EP
Shotts Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Shotts, run by North Lanarkshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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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 5:30pm
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 Shotts Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the North Lanarkshire Council website (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a time slot in advance for all visits.
Who can use it?
Shotts Recycling Centre is for residents of North Lanarkshire only.
- What to bring
- Proof of North Lanarkshire address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Shotts Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the North Lanarkshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers need a permit and must book a slot.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Car Tyres
- Oil-based paints or varnishes
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not allowed.
Site rules
- You must arrive at least ten minutes before the site closes.
- Pedestrians are not permitted; only vehicle access is allowed.
Recycling centres near Shotts Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Booking required | Mon, Wed and Fri 8am to 2pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Tue and Thu |
| Carluke Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 5pm |
| Wishaw Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Daily 7am to 6pm |
| Blackburn Recycling Centre, EH47 | 7 miles | Booking required | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Mon, Wed and Fri |
| Coatbridge Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 7am to 6pm; Sun 7am to 5:30pm |
| Airdrie Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Sat 7am to 6pm; Sun 7am to 5:30pm |
Towns near Shotts Recycling Centre
Shotts Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Shotts, Fauldhouse, Newmains, Whitburn, Newarthill, Wishaw, Armadale, Chapelhall, Carluke, Blackburn, West Lothian, Lanark and Biggar.
Questions about Shotts Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Shotts Recycling Centre?
Shotts Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm; Sunday, 8am to 5:30pm.
Is Shotts Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Shotts Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Shotts Recycling Centre?
Shotts Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, car tyres, Oil-based paints or varnishes and trade waste.
Where is Shotts Recycling Centre?
Shotts Recycling Centre is at Benhar Road, Shotts, ML7 5EP.
Who runs Shotts Recycling Centre?
Shotts Recycling Centre is run by North Lanarkshire Council.