Insch recycling centre
This page has everything you need to know about Insch recycling centre, including where it is, when it's open, who needs to book, what items can and can't be accepted, and what recycling equipment can be collected.
Opening times
Tuesday and Saturday:
- 9am to 12.30pm
- 12.30pm to 1pm - closed
- 1pm to 4.30pm
Opening times vary over Christmas and New Year, but we are usually open on other public holidays.
Pedestrian access
If you do not have access to a vehicle, you can make arrangements to use Insch recycling centre as a pedestrian by speaking to a member of staff on site.
Who needs to book
Vehicles with trailers or commercial type vehicles must book in advance and are limited in the number of visits they can make. Other vehicle types don't need to make a booking to visit Insch recycling centre.
Find out how to make a booking.
Site rules
Before visiting please check our household recycling centre site rules.
Items accepted
Our A to Z guide provides a full list of what is accepted at Insch recycling centre.
A to Z of waste and recyclable items
Items not accepted
The following items are not accepted at Insch recycling centre:
- Asbestos
- Bulky waste
- Commercial or trade waste
- Engine oil
- Glass bottles and jars
- Liquids - excluding engine (mineral) and cooking oil which are accepted
- Paint in liquid form - must be solidified
- Plasterboard
- Polystyrene
- Rubble
- Soil or turf
- Textiles
- Tyres
- Upholstered seating containing Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS)
The centre doesn't accept any items for reuse, including mattresses.
Find out more about reuse schemes and charities.
Available recycling equipment
You can collect the following recycling equipment from Insch recycling centre:
- Battery bags
- Food caddy liners
- Indoor blue food waste caddies
- Green outdoor food caddies
Respect our staff
Please treat our staff with respect and courtesy. Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in a ban from using the recycling centre. View our zero tolerance policy.