St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre

Booking: No booking neededVans: Vans allowed

St Margaret's Hope, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TJ

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in South Ronaldsay, run by Orkney Islands Council. You can visit without booking.

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Opening times

Monday
8am to 3:45pm
Tuesday
8am to 3:45pm
Wednesday
8am to 3:45pm
Thursday
8am to 3:45pm
Friday
8am to 3:45pm
Saturday
8:30am to 3:45pm
Sunday
8:30am to 3:45pm

Bank holiday and Christmas opening times

Christmas Day25 December
Closed

Do you need to book?

No. You can visit St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre without booking.

No appointment is necessary for standard domestic visits.

Who can use it?

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre is for residents of Orkney Islands only.

Can I take a van?

Yes. Vans can use St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre.

Staff monitor larger vehicles to check for commercial waste. It is recommended to contact customer services before visiting with a very large van or double-axle trailer.

What you can take

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cooking Oil
  • Electricals
  • Garden Waste
  • Glass
  • Metals
  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Wood

What it does not take

  • Asbestos
  • Clinical Waste
  • Oil-based paints or varnishes
  • Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.

Site rules

  • The site has very limited capacity and can only accommodate a few vehicles at once.
  • The facility may close temporarily if the skips become full.
  • Visitors should arrive early as last entry is typically before the official closing time.

Recycling centres near St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Hatston Recycling Centre12 milesNo booking neededTue to Fri 8am to 3:45pm; Sat and Sun 8:30am to 3:45pm; closed Mon
Copley Recycling Centre (Shapinsay)15 milesNo booking neededTue, Thu and Sat 9am to 12pm
Garson Recycling Centre15 milesNo booking neededTue to Fri 8am to 3:45pm; Sat and Sun 8:30am to 3:45pm; closed Mon
Stronsay Recycling Centre23 milesNo booking neededTue, Thu and Sat 9am to 12pm
Wick Recycling Centre26 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun
Thurso Recycling Centre28 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun

Towns near St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Kirkwall and Stromness.

Questions about St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre?

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 3:45pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 3:45pm.

Is St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.

What can I take to St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre?

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, Oil-based paints or varnishes and trade waste.

Where is St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre?

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre is at St Margaret's Hope, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TJ.

Who runs St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre?

St Margaret's Hope Recycling Centre is run by Orkney Islands Council.