Recycling Centre / Council

Montrose Recycling Centre

Broomfield Road, Montrose DD10 8SY

Opening hours

Visit information

Monday
09:15 - 16:00
Tuesday
09:15 - 16:00
Wednesday
09:15 - 16:00
Thursday
09:15 - 16:00
Friday
09:15 - 16:00
Saturday
09:15 - 16:00
Sunday
09:15 - 16:00

Contact details

Address & Contact

Address
Broomfield Road, Montrose DD10 8SY
Location
Dundee
Telephone
0845 277 7778
GPS
56.722187612515, -2.4595442567231
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What can I take to Montrose 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
  • Plasterboard
  • 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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are pets allowed on site?

A: Pets are not allowed on site for safety reasons. Visitors should leave animals in the car or at home while using the centre.

Q: Where should I park when visiting?

A: Vehicles must be parked in designated parking bays only. Do not block access roads or container areas to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Q: Can I use a trailer or van to bring items?

A: Trailers and vans are allowed. All loads must be secure, and the vehicle must fit within the marked unloading areas for safety.

Q: Are there staff on site to give guidance?

A: Staff are on site to direct visitors and provide guidance on where to place all items. Follow their instructions to ensure safe and proper disposal.

Q: What safety precautions should I take?

A: Wear sturdy shoes and gloves, keep children in the vehicle, do not climb on containers, and handle all items carefully while unloading.

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