Do you have to book slots at Hazlehead recycling center?
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You must book an appointment to visit a Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) if you are taking: Paint or chemicals in any size of vehicle (these materials are only accepted at Hazlehead)
Is Aberdeen tip open today?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4:45pm. Closed Wednesdays. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7.45pm. Closed Wednesdays.
What can be recycled in Aberdeen?
What you can recycle
- Envelopes (including windows)
- Magazines.
- Newspapers.
- Leaflets.
- Office paper.
- Phone books.
- Brochures.
- Catalogues.
How do I dispose of Aberdeenshire sofa?
Alternative ways to dispose of your items Items can be taken to your local recycling centre free of charge. Some of our centres have re-use areas for good quality items. If you have items such as furniture, working electrical items and clothing that are in good condition phone the Re-use Line or donate online.

Is the skip at Hazlehead open today?
At Bridge of Don, Hazlehead and Bucksburn, recycling centres will be operational from 10am until 4.45pm from Monday to Friday, and from 9am until 4.45pm on Saturday and Sunday.
What can be recycled Aberdeenshire?
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Item | Where can it go |
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Plasterboard | Recycling centres |
Plastic bags | Black bin (non-recyclable waste) |
Plastic bottles | Blue bin (mixed dry recycling bin) |
Plastic cups (disposable) | Blue bin (mixed dry recycling bin) |
What goes in recycling bin Aberdeenshire?
What items can go in the recycle bin?
In your recycling bin or bags, you can put:
- plastic – including bottles, pots, tubs, cartons and carrier bags (empty and untied)
- paper – including newspapers, magazines and letters.
- cardboard – including cereal and egg boxes.
- metal – including tins, cans, aerosols, aluminium foil and bottle tops.
How do you dispose of a fridge in Scotland?
You can take any domestic fridges, freezers and fridge/freezers to our household waste and recycling centres who will dispose of them for free. Alternatively you can arrange a special uplift by completing the uplift request form. Fridges and freezers can be recycled by specialist companies.
How do I get rid of a mattress in Scotland?
Businesses such as Scotland-based Kingsize Mattress Recycling and Hamilton Waste or UK-wide CollectYourOldBed.com will collect your mattress for a fee and use the separate parts to recycle it into new products. CollectYourOldBed.com also collect bed frames and headboards.
How do I dispose of old Tyres in Aberdeen?
When you need new tyres on your car, ask the garage where you have them fitted to dispose of your old tyres for you. They will normally do this for a small charge. If you change your vehicle tyres at home, the company you buy your tyres from may be able to dispose of your tyres for a small charge.
What goes in blue bin Aberdeenshire?
blue-lidded recycling bin: paper, card and cardboard, metal tins, cans, aerosols and foil, food and drink cartons, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
How can I get help from Aberdeen City Council?
Our Aberdeen City Council chatbot, AB-1 is available 24/7 on our website and can help you with your queries on council tax, education, roads and streetlighting and waste and recycling services. If you can’t resolve your issue online, call the number for the relevant service as detailed below. Calls will be free for many of our customers.
Can I dispose of builders’waste at household waste recycling centres?
It is illegal to dispose of business and trade waste (including builders’ waste) at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Staff will turn away any vehicles carrying commercial waste attempting to enter the sites.
What are the working hours of the recycling centre?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 7.45pm. Closed Wednesdays. It is illegal to dispose of business and trade waste (including builders’ waste) at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Staff will turn away any vehicles carrying commercial waste attempting to enter the sites.
Can I take my Car to the recycling centre?
Cars and small vans can continue to access the sites without a booking but will need to bring proof of address. Commercial waste is not permitted at any time. Find out more about Household Waste and Recycling Centres including opening times and a list of what can be recycled at each Recycling Centre.