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Orkney Islands Council

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Orkney Islands Council’s current guidance identifies five main Recycling Centres (Civic Amenity Sites): Hatston, Garson, Bossack, St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter. Our three associated records cover Hatston, Garson and Cursiter. Coverage is incomplete: Bossack and St Margaret’s Hope are missing. The council also lists additional island recycling points, which are separate from these five main sites.

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Separate household-waste sites from recycling-only sites

Hatston, Garson and Bossack accept black-bag and bulky household waste. St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter accept recyclables only. Check the council’s five-site list as well as the associated records below before choosing where to take your load.

Take upholstered furniture to Hatston

All waste upholstered furniture must go to Hatston for separate disposal. Other materials vary by site; use the council’s material lists before loading appliances, oils or building materials.

Check the site’s individual opening days

The five sites have different weekday and weekend opening patterns. Skips filling up can also cause temporary closures or refused loads. Check the council’s current timetable and notices, particularly before an island journey or a large clearance.

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About Orkney Islands Council

Orkney Islands Council provides five main recycling sites: three Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) at Hatston, Garson and Bossack, plus recycling-only centres at St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter. These facilities are strictly for public use, and commercial or business waste is not accepted. If you use a hired van to transport waste, staff may ask to see your rental agreement to confirm it is not for business purposes. The centres help promote recycling and responsible waste management across the islands.

For a full overview of recycling centres across the UK and Ireland, visit our browse recycling centres.

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Official Orkney Islands Council guidance

Check the official council or operator guidance before travelling.