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Aberdeenshire Council lists 15 recycling centres across the area, including Alford, Banchory, Ellon, Inverurie, Peterhead and Stonehaven. The centres are for households only, while businesses are directed to separate trade-waste services. The council also provides site-specific information on accepted items and access arrangements.

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Check your vehicle’s annual allowance

The household allowance is shared across limited vehicle types: normally 24 visits, with six for horse boxes or towable horse trailers and 12 for a car-derived van towing a trailer. The allowance year runs from 1 April to 31 March.

Arrival windows depend on the centre

At Inverurie and Westhill, arrive within the booked 15-minute window. At other centres, commercial-type vehicle and trailer bookings cover the opening hours of the booked day. Cancel and rebook if the registration or other booking details change.

Use the current textile-bank directory

Clothing-bank provision has changed. Use the council’s current glass and textile directory to find a local bank, and check the centre’s material information before travelling. Keep reusable clothing separate from general waste.

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About Aberdeenshire Council

Managing waste across the region is made easier through the Aberdeenshire Council managed booking system. Whether you are visiting the tip in Inverurie, Stonehaven, or Peterhead, entry rules depend on your specific location and vehicle type.

Aberdeenshire Recycling Centre Rules & Booking Guide

How to Book Your Local Tip Visit

Mandatory Booking (All Vehicles): You must book a slot for EVERY visit to the Inverurie and Westhill recycling centres.
Van & Trailer Booking: Booking is required at all 15 sites if you are using a commercial-style vehicle or trailer.
Standard Cars: No booking is required for cars at the other 13 regional locations.

Direct Access to Aberdeenshire Council’s Official Booking System

Current Textile Recycling Availability

Textile-bank provision has changed. Check current clothing and textile recycling availability at these locations before travelling:

Westhill
Stonehaven
Portlethen
Laurencekirk

Inverurie
Ellon
Banchory
Alford

Note: Nathan’s Wastesavers announced plans to add textile banks at 54 sites in February 2026. Check the council’s current recycling-point directory for live availability.

Essential Rules for Using the Dump

Household Waste Only: Trade waste, business disposal, and industrial materials are strictly prohibited.
Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access is available without booking at some centres only. Check the individual centre’s times; Inverurie has no pedestrian access.
Sorting Materials: Pre-sort your waste before visiting. Inverurie and Westhill bookings have a 15-minute arrival window; at other sites, booked commercial-type vehicle and trailer visits are valid during that day’s opening hours.

Commonly Accepted Materials

Standard recycling centres across Aberdeenshire accept: Electrical Goods (WEEE), Garden Waste, Cardboard, Wood, Household Batteries, Glass, and Plastic.

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