​Dingwall Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Booking & Site Rules

Closed Today

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Dingwall by reviewing the latest details for Dingwall Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete highland council list of accepted and rejected items for this Highland facility.

No Car Booking Needed
Van Permit Required Official Website

Location & Address

Unit 6C Strathview, Dingwall Business Park
Dingwall, Highland
IV15 9XD

Get Directions
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 31 October

  • monday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • tuesday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • wednesday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • thursday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • friday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • saturday 10:00 - 16:00
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 November to 31 March

  • monday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • tuesday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • wednesday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • thursday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • friday 10:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 17:00
  • saturday 10:00 - 16:00
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

Bank Holidays

Check Highland Council website for festive arrangements

Spotted incorrect details? Help us keep the information for Dingwall Recycling Centre up to date. If you see wrong opening times or rules, please let us know!

Report Wrong Info

Accepted Items

  • bulky household items
  • car batteries
  • cardboard
  • garden waste
  • gas cylinders
  • general household waste
  • glass
  • household batteries
  • light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
  • mixed dry recyclables
  • oil filters
  • plasterboard
  • scrap metal
  • small and large electrical appliances
  • soil and rubble
  • textiles
  • wood
  • settees, sofas, sofa beds
  • armchairs, including electric reclining chairs, home office chairs and upholstered kitchen and dining chairs
  • futons, pouffes, upholstered stools and footstools
  • beanbags, floor and sofa cushions

Rejected Items

    Are you able to take a refrigerator?

    Unfortunately, fridges cannot be left at this tip.

    Can I get rid of an old mattress at this site?

    No, mattresses are strictly not accepted here.

    Are scrap sofas accepted?

    Yes, settee recycling is available at this centre.

    What to know before visiting Dingwall Tip

    1Spotting the Craig Road Depot

    Positioned conveniently along Craig Road, you will find this essential civic amenity just a short distance from the local football stadium. Following the main signs through the industrial outskirts will lead you straight to the broad entrance gates of this well-maintained local tip.

    2Pre-Registration for Oversized Transport

    Highland regulations demand a strict 48-hour advance notice period if you are planning to arrive in a commercial-style van or while towing a goods trailer. You must complete the online authorization form well ahead of your journey, as spontaneous appearances in these vehicle classes are routinely rejected.

    3Preserving Fabric-Covered Chairs

    Under updated environmental directives addressing persistent organic chemicals, any fabric-covered or foam-filled domestic seating must not be dismantled. Whether it is a dining chair or a massive corner settee, you are legally required to hand the item over completely intact.

    4Restrictions on Renovation Scrap

    For those utilizing a heavy-duty transit or large trailer attachment, there are severe limitations on what you can carry. Dropping off bathroom ceramics, plasterboard, and general heavy building rubble is completely forbidden if you are using these larger modes of transport.

    5Ban on Profit-Generated Discards

    This compound operates solely on taxpayer funding to support private households. Consequently, any refuse originating from a profit-generating enterprise—be it a plumbing business or a professional landscaping firm—will be turned away by the attentive site staff.

    6Navigational Caution on the Tarmac

    The yard is frequently busy with pedestrians unloading and large municipal trucks swapping out skips. To guarantee everyone's wellbeing, adhere strictly to the posted speed constraints, use your hazard lights if reversing, and ensure your passengers stay securely inside the cabin.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to register before going?
    No, walk-ins are fully accepted.
    Are normal opening hours applied on bank holidays?
    Yes, this site remains open during bank holidays.
    Can I use a van to drop off waste?
    Yes, we allow vehicles towing trailers.
    Can I bring bricks and concrete from a DIY project?
    Yes, you can safely dispose of DIY waste here.

    Recycling Centres Near Me

    Alness Recycling Centre

    AlnessIV17 0PG

    Aviemore Recycling Centre

    AviemorePH22 1QD

    Bonar Bridge Recycling Centre

    Bonar BridgeIV24 3AP

    Brora Recycling Centre

    BroraKW9 6NG

    Durness Recycling Centre

    DurnessIV27 4BQ

    Fort William Recycling Centre

    Fort WilliamPH33 6PR

    Gairloch Recycling Centre

    GairlochIV21 2DE

    Grantown Recycling Centre

    Grantown on SpeyPH26 3TA

    Inverness Recycling Centre

    InvernessIV1 1TR

    Kilchoan Recycling Centre

    KilchoanPH36 4LN

    Kingussie Recycling Centre

    KingussiePH21 1EP

    Lairg Recycling Centre

    LairgIV27 4EX

    Lochinver Recycling Centre

    LochinverIV27 4JB

    Nairn Recycling Centre

    NairnIV12 5QN

    Portree Recycling Centre

    PortreeIV51 9NA

    Tain Recycling Centre

    TainIV19 1EB

    Thurso Recycling Centre

    ThursoKW14 7XF

    Tongue Recycling Centre

    TongueIV27 4YL

    Ullapool Recycling Centre

    UllapoolIV26 2TH

    Wick Recycling Centre

    WickKW1 4QP

    Reviews & Ratings

    Write a Review

    Recent Reviews

    Loading reviews...