​Lincluden Recycling Centre: Rules, Booking Guide & Tip Opening Times

Open today : 12:15 - 18:00

Dispose of your rubbish smoothly by following the dumfries and galloway council site rules for Lincluden Recycling Centre, check if this Dumfries dump requires an advance car booking, view the current opening times, and verify the accepted and rejected items for this Dumfries and Galloway location.

Location & Address

Jock's Loaning, Lincluden
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
DG2 0DL

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Contact Information

Phone Number

030 33 33 3000
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed No
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

  • monday 12:15 - 18:00
  • tuesday 12:15 - 18:00
  • wednesday 12:15 - 18:00
  • thursday 12:15 - 18:00
  • friday 12:15 - 18:00
  • saturday 12:15 - 18:00
  • sunday 12:15 - 18:00

Winter Hours

  • monday 12:15 - 18:00
  • tuesday 12:15 - 18:00
  • wednesday 12:15 - 18:00
  • thursday 12:15 - 18:00
  • friday 12:15 - 18:00
  • saturday 12:15 - 18:00
  • sunday 12:15 - 18:00

Holiday & Closures

Bank Holidays

Open as normal. Check council website for Christmas and New Year variations.

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Accepted Items

  • Aluminium foil
  • Batteries
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard and books
  • Clothes
  • Computer monitors and display screens
  • Electrical appliances
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fridges and freezers
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Green garden waste
  • Light bulbs
  • Metal
  • Metal cans and tins
  • Non-recyclable waste
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
  • Rubble
  • Shoes
  • Soil
  • Televisions
  • Textiles
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Cooking oil
  • Engine oil
  • Vehicle trailers

Can I dispose of a fridge at this facility?

Yes, you can bring a fridge to be recycled.

Can I dump my old mattress?

No, this site rejects all types of mattresses.

Can I drop off an old sofa?

Yes, sofas are accepted here.

Visitor Information for Lincluden Tip

1Confirming Your Postcode

To ensure only legitimate residents are utilizing the facilities, the team at the gate will ask to see a recent utility statement or a driving card. Without physical proof that you live within the Dumfries and Galloway boundaries, you will not be allowed inside.

2Getting to Lincluden

This drop-off location is situated on College Road in Dumfries. It is easily accessible for those in the northwest of the town, positioned just a brief drive away from the historic ruins of Lincluden Abbey.

3Driving a Transit or Pickup?

Families borrowing a large panel van or dragging a twin-axle trailer to clear out their garage must obtain a digital exemption pass. Arriving at the waste tip without this pre-approved authorization will result in an immediate refusal by the attendants.

4Strictly Private Households Only

This compound operates solely for the benefit of ordinary taxpayers doing home clear-outs. Any individual attempting to dump rubble or clippings generated from a paid professional job will be banned from the premises.

5Protecting Yourself While Unloading

It is highly advised to wear thick gloves and sturdy boots to protect yourself from jagged edges when tossing items into the metal skips. Please also remain alert to other vehicles maneuvering around the tight parking bays.

6Prohibited Goods You Cannot Dump

Do not attempt to dispose of highly combustible materials, liquid paints, or heavy corrugated roofing sheets here. These hazardous items require specialized processing that this specific facility is not legally equipped to handle.

7Donating Usable Treasures

If you are clearing out outgrown children's toys, functioning electronics, or good-quality paperback books, ask the staff about the designated charity area. Saving items from the crusher is a great way to support the local circular economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are prior bookings necessary?
Yes, you need to reserve your time to go.
Do you close for bank holidays?
Yes, the facility will be open on bank holiday Monday.
Can I drive a van into the recycling centre?
Yes, trailers are accepted here.
Can I bring old kitchen units and DIY waste?
Yes, residents can bring DIY waste to this tip.

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