Recycling Centre / Council
Carnoustie Recycling Centre
Balmachie Road, Carnoustie DD7 7ST
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 10:00 - 12:30 - 13:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 - 12:30 - 13:00 - 16:00
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 - 12:30 - 13:00 - 16:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 12:30 - 13:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 - 12:30 - 13:00 - 16:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Balmachie Road, Carnoustie DD7 7ST
- Location
- Dundee
- Telephone
- 0845 277 7778
- GPS
- 56.506113, -2.7193255
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Carnoustie Recycling Centre?
- Household batteries
- Bicycles
- Cans
- Car batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking oil
- Small and large household electrical appliances
- Domestic fridges and freezers
- TVs and monitors
- Computers
- Vapes
- Engine oil
- Food waste
- Garden waste
- Household gas bottles (ask staff)
- Glass
- Food and drinks cartons
- Metal lids
- Paper
- Plastic bottles, food containers and lids
- Rubble
- Scrap metal
- Shoes and handbags
- Textiles
- Clean aluminium foil
- Wood
- Non-recyclable household waste
- Soil and turf
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Sort waste before arrival and unload it yourself. Ordinary non-liveried cars carrying household waste do not need a booking. Return gas bottles to the supplier where possible; at the centre ask staff and never put cylinders in a skip. Household access is separate from the paid commercial service.
Not accepted
- Wheeled bins
- Oxygen and medical gas cylinders
- Welding/cutting gas cylinders
- Pub-type carbon-dioxide cylinders
- Plasterboard
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Yes. All trailer visits, vans, pickups and liveried vehicles must be booked in advance. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes and tractors/agricultural vehicles are not admitted.
About this listing
Listing information
Carnoustie Recycling Centre is located at Balmachie Road, Carnoustie DD7 7ST. Carnoustie Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Carnoustie Dump is controlled by Angus Council Waste Management Disposal Services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Angus? Browse the full list of Angus Council Recycling Centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the busiest times at the centre?
A: Weekends and late afternoons are usually the busiest. Visiting during weekday mornings often means shorter queues and faster unloading.
Q: Can I get assistance unloading heavy or bulky items?
A: Staff are available to give guidance, but they cannot always physically move heavy items. Bringing help from friends or using a trolley can make it easier.
Q: Are there any items that must never be brought to the centre?
A: Hazardous chemicals, asbestos, and certain liquids are not accepted. Check the centre’s guidance for specific exclusions before your visit.
Q: How should I transport materials safely to the centre?
A: Secure loose items in boxes or bags, cover loads in your vehicle, and avoid overloading. Ensure heavy items are stable to prevent shifting during transport.
Q: Can I get advice on recycling items I’m unsure about?
A: Yes, centre staff can guide you on correct disposal or recycling options. Bringing small sample items or photos can help clarify where they belong.
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