​Portree Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info

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Make waste disposal easy. Portree Recycling Centre provides a convenient way for Portree residents to recycle everyday household materials.

Location & Address

Dunvegan Road
Portree, Highland
IV51 9NA

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 15:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 15:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 15:30
  • thursday 09:00 - 15:30
  • friday 09:00 - 15:30
  • saturday 09:30 - 15:30
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 15:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 15:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 15:30
  • thursday 09:00 - 15:30
  • friday 09:00 - 15:30
  • saturday 09:30 - 15:30
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

Bank Holidays

Closed on public bank holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Bulky household items
  • Car batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Engine oil
  • 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
  • Find recycling points

Rejected Items

  • 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

Can I dispose of a fridge at this facility?

No, dropping off a fridge is not allowed here.

Can a mattress be dropped off at this site?

No, bringing a mattress is not allowed.

Can I get rid of my old settee today?

Yes, you can drop off your sofa at this site.

What to know before visiting Portree Tip

1Heading to the Skye Hub

Serving as the primary recycling centre for the Isle of Skye, this compound is located off the main Dunvegan Road. Set within the local industrial sector, the broad access routes make it incredibly easy to maneuver into this essential island tip.

2Submitting a Digital Permit for Towing

Island residents hoping to utilize a large domestic trailer or a commercial-style van must submit a digital clearance form. This paperwork must be finalized forty-eight hours before arrival. Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes in gross weight will be denied access entirely.

3Refusing Freelance Landscape and Building Scrap

The staff are trained to identify and reject any materials generated by a paid enterprise. If you are a freelance builder or run a local guest house, you cannot use these civic skips for your commercial debris, as this site is reserved strictly for private citizens.

4The Ban on Cutting Up Soft Furnishings

If you are updating your living space, please note that any seating containing upholstery foam must remain physically intact. Slicing a couch in half to make it fit into your hatchback violates pollution containment laws, and the operatives will not be able to accept it.

5Donating to the Community Cabin

We highly encourage you to utilize the on-site re-use cabin before throwing things into the metal bins. Gently used toys, functional electronics, and good-condition homewares can be placed here, allowing local charity partners to redistribute them to those in need.

6Keeping Children Secure During Drop-Offs

An active industrial yard is no place for young ones to wander. For their ultimate safety, please ensure that all children and pets stay firmly inside your vehicle while you step out to distribute your glass, cardboard, and metal into the appropriate containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a need to make a booking?
No, you do not need to schedule your visit.
Is this site open during bank holidays?
Yes, you can bring your recycling on a bank holiday.
Are large vans allowed?
Yes, vans are fully allowed.
Can I bring old doors and DIY materials?
Yes, we accept waste from home improvements.

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