Urgha Recycling Centre
Urgha, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3BW
Urgha Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Isle of Harris, run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles). Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday
- 10am to 4pm
- Wednesday
- 10am to 4pm
- Thursday
- 10am to 4pm
- Friday
- 10am to 4pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 1pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Urgha Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Who can use it?
Urgha Recycling Centre is for residents of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) area only.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- This is a community-run facility managed by the North Harris Trust.
- It operates as a satellite site for the main Creed Park facility.
- Staff are available to provide assistance.
- The site may close temporarily if skips reach capacity.
- This is a basic facility with fewer waste streams than mainland centres.
Recycling centres near Urgha Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Park Recycling Centre | 24 miles | Vans and trailers book | Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Mon and Sun |
| Market Stance Recycling Centre | 37 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Thu 8:30am to 4:30pm; Fri and Sat 8:30am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Rueval Recycling Centre | 37 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Thu 8:30am to 4:30pm; Fri and Sat 8:30am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Portree Recycling Centre | 39 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 3:30pm; Sat 9:30am to 3:30pm; closed Sun |
| Gairloch Recycling Centre | 43 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm; Sat 10am to 2pm; closed Sun |
| Broadford Recycling Centre (Skye) | 56 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; closed Sun |
Questions about Urgha Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Urgha Recycling Centre?
Urgha Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; Saturday, 10am to 1pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Urgha Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Urgha Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Urgha Recycling Centre?
Urgha Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos and trade waste.
Where is Urgha Recycling Centre?
Urgha Recycling Centre is at Urgha, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3BW.
Who runs Urgha Recycling Centre?
Urgha Recycling Centre is run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles).