Sighthill Recycling Centre
Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EA
Sighthill 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 6:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am to 5pm
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 Sighthill Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the City of Edinburgh Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
All visitors must book a slot in advance of their arrival.
Who can use it?
Sighthill 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 Sighthill Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot to visit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Liquid Paint
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site serves the west of Edinburgh.
Recycling centres near Sighthill Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigmillar Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 7:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Seafield Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm |
| Penicuik Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Daily 10am to 4:15pm |
| Broxburn Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Thu 10am to 6pm; Sat 2pm to 6pm; Sun 10am to 2pm; closed Mon to Wed and Fri |
| Oakbank Household Waste Recycling Centre (Livingston) | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon, Wed and Fri 8am to 2pm; Sat and Sun 10am to 4pm; closed Tue and Thu |
| Dalgety Bay Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5:45pm |
Towns near Sighthill Recycling Centre
Sighthill Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Balerno, Edinburgh, Kirkliston, South Queensferry, Loanhead, Broxburn, East Calder, Winchburgh, Penicuik, Bonnyrigg, Dalgety Bay, Inverkeithing, Livingston, Musselburgh and Prestonpans.
Questions about Sighthill Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Sighthill Recycling Centre?
Sighthill Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 5:30pm; Thursday, 8am to 6:30pm; Friday to Sunday, 8:30am to 5pm.
Is Sighthill Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Sighthill Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Sighthill Recycling Centre?
Sighthill Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take clinical waste, commercial waste, liquid paint and tyres.
Where is Sighthill Recycling Centre?
Sighthill Recycling Centre is at Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EA.
Who runs Sighthill Recycling Centre?
Sighthill Recycling Centre is run by City of Edinburgh Council.