​Greenhags Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 08:00 - 19:00

Save time before heading to the rubbish tip in Newton Mearns by reviewing the latest details for Greenhags Recycling Centre, check the current opening times, whether you need a van permit, and the complete east renfrewshire council list of accepted and rejected items for this East Renfrewshire facility.

Location & Address

Ayr Road
Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire
G77 6RY

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0141 577 3001
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:00 - 19:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 19:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 19:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 19:00
  • friday 08:00 - 19:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 19:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 19:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 08:00 - 17:00
  • friday 08:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 08:00 - 17:00
  • sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Holiday & Closures

25 December1 January

Bank Holidays

Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Waste electrical and electronic equipment
  • Fluorescent tubes and low energy bulbs
  • IMF, chipboard and laminates
  • White goods
  • Mattresses
  • Scrap metal
  • Wood
  • Car batteries
  • CDs and DVDs
  • Household batteries
  • Engine oil
  • Rubble
  • Garden waste
  • Cardboard
  • Gas bottles/canisters
  • Rags/textiles/clothing/linen
  • Paper
  • Glass
  • Cans
  • Food plastics
  • Drink containers or cartons
  • Sofas
  • Sofa beds
  • Armchairs
  • Kitchen and dining room chairs
  • Stools
  • Footstoools
  • Home office chairs
  • Futon
  • Bean bags
  • Floor and sofa cushions
  • Electrical reclining chairs

Rejected Items

  • Commercial gas cylinders
  • Tyres
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Commercial fridges
  • Car/van loads of building material/rubble
  • Food waste
  • Scuba tanks
  • Nitrous oxide canisters
  • Calor Gas cylinders
  • Asbestos
  • Soil
  • Paint
  • Commercial waste

Do you accept fridges?

No, you will need to take your fridge elsewhere.

Do you process old bed mattresses?

Yes, mattresses are on our list of accepted items.

Will this facility take my sofa?

Yes, this recycling centre takes couches.

What to know before visiting Greenhags Tip

1Establishing Your East Renfrewshire Address

Site supervisors are tasked with ensuring that only rightful constituents use the amenities. Keep a recent utility invoice or your driving permit on the dashboard to quickly satisfy this geographical check before pulling into the waste tip.

2Locating the Newton Mearns Hub

You will discover this complex positioned just off the A77 Ayr Road, heading south out of Newton Mearns. It lies a very short distance from the M77 junction 5, making it an easy drive for residents in the eastern part of the authority.

3Digital Reservations Are Now Compulsory

Spontaneous drop-offs are no longer permitted at this location. Every single visitor, whether cruising in a small hatchback or maneuvering a hired panel van, must lock in a specific time slot via the council's online portal prior to their arrival.

4Exclusion of Profit-Driven Refuse

The financial upkeep of this facility is covered entirely by domestic levies, meaning corporate use is strictly outlawed. Self-employed plumbers, landscape gardeners, and landlords cannot dump their work-related rubble or packaging here.

5Best Practices for Ground Security

Maximize your efficiency by categorizing your glass, cardboard, and garden clippings before you even leave home. When moving around the yard, closed-toe footwear is essential to prevent injuries from stray nails, and all drivers must observe a crawling pace.

6Severely Restricted Toxins and Hazards

The infrastructure is not designed to cope with highly unstable or polluting substances. You must refrain from packing compressed oxygen cylinders, degraded vehicle batteries, or fibrous roofing sheets, as the gatekeepers will instantly turn these away.

7Diverting Functional Items to Charity

Before you consign an unwanted coffee table or a stack of novels to the crushers, have a chat with the marshals. There are dedicated collection points for perfectly usable goods, keeping valuable materials actively circulating in the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is booking required?
Yes, an appointment is necessary.
Is the site closed on bank holidays?
Yes, the tip stays open throughout the bank holiday.
Can I bring a small trailer?
Yes, trailers of standard size are accepted.
Can I drop off rubble from home improvements?
Yes, you can bring leftover materials from DIY projects.

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