Guide to Penicuik Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking
Your quick guide to Penicuik Recycling Centre in Penicuik, covering everything from daily opening times to midlothian council policies on car bookings, check what items you can safely leave at this Midlothian rubbish tip.
Location & Address
Bellman's Road
Penicuik, Midlothian
EH26 0AA
Contact Information
Phone Number
0131 561 5284Email Address
[email protected]Tip Opening Times
Summer Hours
- monday 10:00 - 16:15
- tuesday 10:00 - 16:15
- wednesday 10:00 - 16:15
- thursday 10:00 - 16:15
- friday 10:00 - 16:15
- saturday 10:00 - 16:15
- sunday 10:00 - 16:15
Winter Hours
- monday 10:00 - 16:15
- tuesday 10:00 - 16:15
- wednesday 10:00 - 16:15
- thursday 10:00 - 16:15
- friday 10:00 - 16:15
- saturday 10:00 - 16:15
- sunday 10:00 - 16:15
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
Normal hours apply, but closed at no notice to service skips
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Do you collect fridges dropped off here?
No, fridges are strictly not accepted here.
Can I safely dispose of a mattress at this centre?
No, we cannot process large items such as mattresses.
Is it possible to leave a sofa here?
Yes, old sofas are accepted for recycling.
What to know before visiting Penicuik Tip
1Finding the Mauricewood Hub
Tucked away in the Bellman's Road industrial area, reaching this Local Tip is straightforward for those coming through Penicuik. Look out for the Mauricewood roundabout off the A702; from there, it is just a short drive down to the depot gates.
2Proving Your Local Status
To ensure regional taxpayers are not footing the bill for out-of-town dumpers, gate attendants require proof of residency. Handing over a recent utility invoice or your driving card will clear you for entry without any hassle.
3Trailer and Large Transport Rules
If you are clearing out a house and borrowed a flatbed or transit, remember that you must arrange an access ticket online beforehand. Those driving standard passenger cars can simply roll up during normal operating hours.
4Pre-Packing and On-Site Conduct
Save yourself time and stress by separating your plastics, woods, and metals before leaving home. Once you are unloading, keep children inside the car and stick to the marked pedestrian zones to avoid moving traffic.
5Ban on Enterprise Debris
Any rubble, clippings, or packaging generated from a paying job is strictly outlawed at this domestic compound. Independent contractors and businesses must make alternative arrangements with private waste collectors.
6The Charitable Donation Hub
Got a perfectly good bicycle or an old bookshelf that just needs a polish? Hand it over to the on-site reuse container. Staff partner with community initiatives to ensure usable household goods avoid the landfill.
7What Stays Out of the Skips
Do not try to discard highly combustible or toxic items here. Car batteries, liquid paints, and any form of compressed cylinders are prohibited and require specialized handling through dedicated environmental services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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