Tain Recycling Centre

Booking: Book for vans and trailersVans: Van permit needed

Blarliath Industrial Estate, Tain, IV19 1EB

Tain Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Tain, run by Highland Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.

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Opening times

Monday
10am to 5pm
Tuesday
10am to 5pm
Wednesday
10am to 5pm
Thursday
10am to 5pm
Friday
10am to 5pm
Saturday
10am to 4pm
Sunday
Closed

Bank holiday and Christmas opening times

Christmas Day25 December
Closed

Do you need to book?

Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Tain Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.

Cars do not need to book a slot. Vans and trailers must book a slot for visits to larger, busier sites.

Who can use it?

Tain Recycling Centre is for residents of Highland only.

What to bring
ID.

Can I take a van?

Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Tain Recycling Centre.

Apply for a permit on the Highland Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).

Vans and large trailers require a permit to visit.

What you can take

  • Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Electricals
  • Engine Oil
  • Garden Waste
  • Gas Cylinders
  • Glass
  • Metals
  • Oil Filters
  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Textiles
  • Wood

What it does not take

  • AsbestosThis site does not accept asbestos.
  • Clinical Waste
  • Paint
  • Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
  • Tyres

Site rules

  • The site closes for lunch between 1pm and 1:30pm.
  • Visitors must provide a declaration for vans and trailers.

Recycling centres near Tain Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Dornoch Recycling Centre4 milesVans and trailers bookMon, Wed and Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Tue, Thu and Sun
Alness Recycling Centre11 milesNo booking neededMon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun
Bonar Bridge Recycling Centre13 milesBooking variesMon 1pm to 4:30pm; Thu 8am to 12pm; closed Tue, Wed and Fri to Sun
Brora Recycling Centre15 milesNo booking neededMon to Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Sun
Nairn Recycling Centre18 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 10am to 4:30pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun
Dingwall Recycling Centre21 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun

Towns near Tain Recycling Centre

Tain Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Tain, Dornoch, Cromarty, Invergordon, Alness, Fortrose, Nairn, Dingwall and Forres.

Questions about Tain Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Tain Recycling Centre?

Tain Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, 10am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday.

Is Tain Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Tain Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.

What can I take to Tain Recycling Centre?

Tain Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, gas cylinders, glass, metals, oil filters, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, paint, trade waste and tyres.

Where is Tain Recycling Centre?

Tain Recycling Centre is at Blarliath Industrial Estate, Tain, IV19 1EB.

Who runs Tain Recycling Centre?

Tain Recycling Centre is run by Highland Council.