Tain Recycling Centre
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
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dornoch Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon, Wed and Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Tue, Thu and Sun |
| Alness Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Bonar Bridge Recycling Centre | 13 miles | Booking varies | Mon 1pm to 4:30pm; Thu 8am to 12pm; closed Tue, Wed and Fri to Sun |
| Brora Recycling Centre | 15 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Sun |
| Nairn Recycling Centre | 18 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 4:30pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Dingwall Recycling Centre | 21 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Tain Recycling Centre
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.