Thornhill Recycling Centre
Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LU
Thornhill Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Thornhill, run by Dumfries and Galloway Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 12:15pm to 6pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:15pm to 6pm
- Friday
- 12:15pm to 6pm
- Saturday
- 12:15pm to 6pm
- Sunday
- 12:15pm to 6pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Thornhill Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Dumfries and Galloway Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
All visitors, including those in cars, vans, or towing trailers, are required to reserve a time slot before arriving.
Who can use it?
Thornhill Recycling Centre is for residents of Dumfries and Galloway only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Thornhill Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot in advance.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Mattresses
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Commercial WasteTrade waste is not permitted.
- Cooking Oil
- Gas Cylinder
- Tyres
Site rules
- You must arrive by 5:45pm as the site gates are locked at 6pm.
Recycling centres near Thornhill Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanquhar Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 12:15pm to 6pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Beattock Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 12:15pm to 6pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Lochar Moss Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 7pm |
| Lockerbie Recycling Centre | 17 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 12:15pm to 6pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| Castle Douglas Recycling Centre | 22 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 6pm |
| Dalbeattie Recycling Centre | 22 miles | Booking required | Mon and Thu to Sun 12:15pm to 6pm; closed Tue and Wed |
Towns near Thornhill Recycling Centre
Thornhill Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Thornhill, Sanquhar, Moffat, Dumfries, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, New Cumnock and Castle Douglas.
Questions about Thornhill Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Thornhill Recycling Centre?
Thornhill Recycling Centre is open Monday and Thursday to Sunday, 12:15pm to 6pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Is Thornhill Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Thornhill Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.
What can I take to Thornhill Recycling Centre?
Thornhill Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, mattresses, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, commercial waste, cooking oil, gas cylinder and tyres.
Where is Thornhill Recycling Centre?
Thornhill Recycling Centre is at Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LU.
Who runs Thornhill Recycling Centre?
Thornhill Recycling Centre is run by Dumfries and Galloway Council.