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Laurencekirk recycling centre

Market Road
Laurencekirk
AB30 1DG

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Opening times

Closed on 28th and 29th March 2025 due to insufficient staffing cover.

Monday to Sunday:

  • 9am to 12pm
  • 12pm to 12.30pm - pedestrian access only, no vehicles
  • 12.30pm to 1pm - closed
  • 1pm to 4.30pm - 4pm on Fridays

Our opening times change over Christmas and New Year, but we are usually open during other public holidays.

Pedestrian access

Pedestrian access without booking is available from 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.

Who needs to book

Commercial type vehicles and trailers have to book, and they have limits on number of visits. Other vehicle types don't need to book.

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

Book a commercial type vehicle and trailer visit

Items accepted

Textiles will no longer be accepted at this recycling centre as some of the textile banks in the area are being removed. Find out more about textile banks removal. 

A to Z of waste and recyclable items

The A to Z provides a full list of what is accepted but in general, these items are accepted at the Laurencekirk centre:

  • batteries (household and car)
  • bikes
  • blue and orange bin recycling
  • bulky items (alternatively you can request a bulky item collection)
  • 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
  • plasterboard
  • rubble and ceramics
  • scrap metal
  • soil and turf
  • upholstered seating items
  • vapes
  • wood (including treated)
  • non-recyclable waste

Items for reuse

This household recycling centre also accepts certain pre-loved items so that they can be rehomed by a local charity. These include:

  • bicycles
  • small electrical items with CE markings or UK safety label or stamp, all parts and plug
  • furniture with a fire-retardant label - not broken, no rips, tears or stains

Find out more about reuse schemes and charities for more details.

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

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.