Recycling Centre / Council
Methil Recycling Centre
Methil Brae, Kirkland, Methil, Leven KY8 2HY
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 12:00 - 12:45 - 17:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 12:00 - 12:45 - 17:00
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 09:00 - 12:00 - 12:45 - 17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 12:00 - 12:45 - 17:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 12:00 - 12:45 - 17:00
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- Methil Brae, Kirkland, Methil, Leven KY8 2HY
- Location
- Kirkcaldy
- Telephone
- 03451 55 00 22
- GPS
- 56.1915548, -3.0237373
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Methil Recycling Centre?
- Fluorescent bulbs and tubes
- Glass panes and fish tanks
- Garden waste
- Scrap metal
- Mirrors
- Empty paint cans
- Paper and cardboard
- Non-recyclable household waste
- Wood, including MDF and logs
- Bathroom suites
- Cans and plastics
- Carpets
- Clothes and textiles
- Computer screens
- Computers
- Crockery
- Duvets and pillows
- Empty LPG, butane and propane cylinders
- Empty fire extinguishers (ask staff)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Household batteries
- Large domestic appliances, fridges and freezers
- Mattresses
- Small electrical appliances
- Small gas fires without a cylinder
- Soil and rubble
- TVs and monitors
- Tiles
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
- Vehicle batteries
- Bicycles
- Books
- Engine oil
- Walking aids and independent-living equipment
- Upholstered furniture
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Household waste only. Separate materials before arrival. Paint must be fully hardened before disposal; liquid paint is not accepted. Empty fire extinguishers must be shown to staff. Gas cylinders must be empty and be LPG, butane or propane types.
Not accepted
- Tyres
- Asbestos
- Hazardous and chemical waste, including petrol and diesel
- Liquid paint
- Commercial waste
ID and proof of address
- Fife residents only. Bring ID or proof of address, such as a driving licence or household bill. Staff may ask to see it and refuse entry if it cannot be provided.
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Yes, maximum 6ft × 4ft excluding the coupling, towed by a car, pickup or car-derived van. Book in advance; one trailer booking in a seven-day period. Larger trailers are not allowed.
Official sources
About this listing
Listing information
Methil Recycling Centre is located at Methil Brae, Kirkland, Methil, Leven KY8 2HY. Methil Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Methil Dump is controlled by Fife County Council Waste Management Disposal Services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Fife? Browse the full list of Fife Council Recycling Centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What waste can’t I bring?
A: Tyres, asbestos, chemicals, and paint—use licensed disposal services.
Q: Is there a reuse shop at the recycling centre?
A: No, there isn’t a reuse shop on site.
Q: Can I bring pets to the recycling centre?
A: No, pets are not allowed for safety reasons.
Q: Is the recycling centre monitored by CCTV?
A: Yes, the site is under CCTV surveillance.
Q: Do I need to book a visit to the recycling centre?
A: Yes, you must book a slot before visiting.
Council and location