Tongue Recycling Centre
Tongue, Lairg, IV27 4XG
Tongue Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Lairg, run by Highland Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 12pm to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 12pm to 4pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12pm to 4pm
- Friday
- 12pm to 4pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 1pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Tongue Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Cars do not need to book. Access for vans and trailers might be restricted, so verify before you travel.
Who can use it?
Tongue 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 Tongue Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Highland Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
You must make a declaration for vans and trailers, and access might be restricted, so check in advance.
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
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial waste
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- The site may close temporarily if skips become full.
- Staff cannot help you unload your waste.
- This is a small rural site with limited opening hours.
Recycling centres near Tongue Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurso Recycling Centre | 33 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm; Sat 10am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Lochinver Recycling Centre | 36 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Tue and Thu 12pm to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Wed, Fri and Sun |
| Brora Recycling Centre | 39 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Sun |
| Bonar Bridge Recycling Centre | 41 miles | Booking varies | Mon 1pm to 4:30pm; Thu 8am to 12pm; closed Tue, Wed and Fri to Sun |
| Dornoch Recycling Centre | 45 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon, Wed and Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; closed Tue, Thu and Sun |
| Ullapool Recycling Centre | 48 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm; closed Sat and Sun |
Questions about Tongue Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Tongue Recycling Centre?
Tongue Recycling Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 12pm to 4pm; Saturday, 9am to 1pm. It is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Is Tongue Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Tongue Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.
What can I take to Tongue Recycling Centre?
Tongue 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, commercial waste, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Tongue Recycling Centre?
Tongue Recycling Centre is at Tongue, Lairg, IV27 4XG.
Who runs Tongue Recycling Centre?
Tongue Recycling Centre is run by Highland Council.