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Westhill recycling centre

Westdyke Avenue
Westhill
AB32 6QX

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Please treat our staff with respect and courtesy. We have a zero tolerance policy, and abuse of our staff may result in a ban from a recycling centre.

Opening times

Our opening times change over Christmas and New Year. View festive period closures and opening times.

  • Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm
  • Friday 9am to 4pm
  • Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4.30pm

Who needs to book

All vehicle types must book before visiting.

Find out how to make a booking and what measures are in place.

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Pedestrian access

Pedestrian access without booking is available daily, 12pm to 12.30pm.

Vehicles are banned during those times to allow pedestrians, bicycles, and bikes with trailers safe access. Please don't park your vehicle outside the centre and walk in as this causes spillages and issues for passing traffic.

Items accepted

Items accepted at the Westhill centre:

  • batteries (household and car)
  • blue and orange bin recycling
  • bulky items
  • cooking oil
  • electrical appliances (anything with a plug or batteries)
  • engine oil
  • fluorescent tubes (including energy-saving light bulbs)
  • garden waste
  • gas cylinders
  • glass bottles and jars
  • polystyrene expanded (EPS) (please break up any large lengths of polystyrene before taking this to the household recycling centre)
  • rubble and ceramics
  • scrap metal
  • soil and turf
  • textiles
  • vapes
  • wood (including treated)
  • non-recyclable waste

A to Z of waste and recyclable items

What you can collect

You can collect the following recycling equipment from the centre:

  • battery bags
  • food caddy liners
  • indoor blue food waste caddies
  • green outdoor food caddies
  • bin straps