Household waste recycling centres

Site layout for Penicuik Recycling Centre

  • Separate your waste before your visit.
  • On arrival, tell the staff what type of waste you have brought. They will direct you to the appropriate zone.
  • Only one vehicle at time is allowed in each zone, using a one way system.
  • You must stay within your zone. If you need to dispose of waste in another zone, you must drive there.
  • Only enter a disposal zone once the previous vehicle has left the area.

Penicuik recycling centre site map

Zone 1:

  • General waste
  • Garden waste
  • Cardboard - and mixed household packaging
  • Wood / laminate

Zone 2:

  • Scrap metal
  • Glass
  • Batteries
  • Electrical appliances
  • Lightbulbs
  • Garden hand tools
  • Textiles

We are unable to accept the following materials at this site. Please take them to Stobhill Recycling Centre.

  • Mattresses
  • Sofas and all other waste upholstered seating
  • Rubble / plasterboard / ceramics
  • Gas canisters / fire extinguishers
  • Oil
  • Paint

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