​Guide to Bankfoot Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

Open today : 10:00 - 17:00

Ensure a smooth visit to the tip in Perth and Kinross by checking the opening times and site rules for Bankfoot Recycling Centre, we provide all the essential perth and kinross council updates for this Bankfoot location, from car booking policies to van permit requirements.

Location & Address

Culloden Road
Bankfoot, Perth and Kinross
PH1 4AZ

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Contact Information

Phone Number

01738 476476

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access Yes
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 09:00 - 19:00
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 10:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

  • monday Closed
  • tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
  • wednesday Closed
  • thursday 09:00 - 19:00
  • friday Closed
  • saturday 10:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December26 December1 January2 January

Bank Holidays

Normal opening hours apply on most bank holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium Foil
  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Bras
  • Bulky Goods
  • Car Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Cooking Oil
  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment
  • Engine Oil
  • Fridges and Freezers
  • Garden Waste
  • Glass
  • Household Batteries
  • Mixed Cans
  • Paper
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Scrap Metal
  • Soil
  • Stones and Rubble
  • Telephone Directories
  • Textiles
  • Timber

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Tyres
  • Gas cylinders
  • Clinical waste

Do you take faulty fridges?

Unfortunately, fridges cannot be left at this tip.

Is it okay to bring a mattress to this tip?

No, mattress disposal is not available at this location.

Do you guys take old couches?

Yes, residents can bring couches for disposal.

What to know before visiting Bankfoot Tip

1Finding the Village Drop-Off Point

Positioned just a short distance from the primary A9 junction, this smaller civic amenity serves the local rural community. Drive carefully along the approach roads, as they can occasionally become congested with agricultural traffic during the summer months.

2Showing Perthshire Postcode Credentials

To stop out-of-county visitors from filling up the bins, random spot checks are frequently conducted. Producing a current council tax bill or a valid photo ID will instantly prove you belong to the district.

3Streamlining Your Visit with Pre-Separation

Arriving with a tangled mess of mixed rubbish only causes frustrating queues. Neatly dividing your soil, rigid plastics, and scrap metal into their own sturdy containers before visiting this Rubbish Tip keeps the whole operation running beautifully.

4Paperwork for Heavy-Duty Carriages

Thinking of clearing out the attic using a hired Luton van? You must log onto the local authority portal beforehand to secure a specific entry pass, as unannounced heavy goods vehicles are routinely denied access to the site.

5Why Corporate Discards Are Excluded

Taxpayer-funded amenities are strictly reserved for domestic spring cleans and garden overhauls. Anyone attempting to offload broken bricks or excess plasterboard from a paying client's job will be directed to a private waste transfer station.

6Maintaining Vigilance Around the Skips

The combination of slippery surfaces and moving machinery requires high alertness. Always look over your shoulder before carrying bulky objects across the thoroughfare, and never attempt to climb the barriers to reach into a container.

7Salvaging Furniture and Bric-a-Brac

Before you condemn your old books or functioning television to the recycling crusher, check if the on-site charity container is accepting donations. It is a fantastic way to give your unwanted belongings a second chapter.

8Materials Deemed Too Perilous

Certain heavily regulated items pose an extreme danger to the hard-working crew. Old car batteries leaking acid, canisters of compressed helium, and unidentifiable liquid chemicals are strictly banned and require specialized drop-off arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to book to use this facility?
No, you can freely visit without any reservation.
Are you open for business on bank holidays?
Yes, we are open to the public on bank holidays.
Are transit vans allowed?
Yes, it is acceptable to use a van for your tip visit.
Are builders rubble and DIY waste accepted?
Yes, you can easily recycle your DIY materials with us.

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