Portree Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info
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
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
Rejected Items
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?
Is this site open during bank holidays?
Are large vans allowed?
Can I bring old doors and DIY materials?
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