Bridge of Don Recycling Centre
Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, AB23 8TUOPENING GUIDANCESummer: Mon–Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm
Winter: Mon–Fri 10am–4.45pm; weekends 9am–4.45pm
Aberdeen City Council guide
Recycling centres in Aberdeen: locations, hours and rules.
Aberdeen has four household waste and recycling centres at Bridge of Don, Bucksburn, Hazlehead and Tullos. Residents should take proof of address and check the live vehicle rules before travelling.
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Check the exact centre before leaving home.
Cars and small vans can use the sites under the current access rules, but some visits and vehicle types need advance booking. Proof of an Aberdeen address is required. Vehicles must be below the council’s stated limits. Household centres cannot accept commercial or trade waste, even when it comes from work at a home.
The four sites give useful coverage across the city. Summer hours begin 29 March 2026 and winter hours begin 25 October 2026. For a full property clearance or building project, compare the time and lifting involved in several trips with one correctly planned skip.
Information checked12 August 2026
Opening times and site access can change. The council page below always takes priority.
Aberdeen locations
Recycling centres and opening times
Sort your materials before arrival and allow enough time to unload safely before the last-entry time.
Bucksburn Recycling Centre
Bankhead Avenue, Bucksburn, AB21 9ETOPENING GUIDANCESummer: Mon–Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm
Winter: Mon–Fri 10am–4.45pm; weekends 9am–4.45pm
Hazlehead Recycling Centre
Hazlehead Avenue, Aberdeen, AB15 8BJOPENING GUIDANCESummer: Mon–Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm
Winter: Mon–Fri 10am–4.45pm; weekends 9am–4.45pm
Tullos Recycling Centre
Greenbank Crescent, Tullos, AB12 3BGOPENING GUIDANCESummer: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm
Closed Wednesday; winter closes at 4.45pm
Make the visit easier
Sort, check and load safely.
- Check accepted and excluded items
- Book or obtain a vehicle permit if required
- Take proof of address or booking confirmation
- Separate waste so each material is easy to unload
- Bring only items you can move safely
- Never take trade waste to a household centre
Straight answers
Aberdeen recycling-centre questions
If your job is unusual, call with a complete waste list and clear access details.
Call NowWhere are the recycling centres in Aberdeen?
Bridge of Don Recycling Centre, Bucksburn Recycling Centre, Hazlehead Recycling Centre, Tullos Recycling Centre. Check the official Aberdeen City Council page for live changes before travelling.
What time do Aberdeen recycling centres open?
Bridge of Don Recycling Centre: Summer: Mon–Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm (Winter: Mon–Fri 10am–4.45pm; weekends 9am–4.45pm). Bucksburn Recycling Centre: Summer: Mon–Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm (Winter: Mon–Fri 10am–4.45pm; weekends 9am–4.45pm). Hazlehead Recycling Centre: Summer: Mon–Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm (Winter: Mon–Fri 10am–4.45pm; weekends 9am–4.45pm). Tullos Recycling Centre: Summer: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am–7.45pm; weekends 9am–7.45pm (Closed Wednesday; winter closes at 4.45pm)
Do I need to book a recycling-centre visit in Aberdeen?
Cars and small vans can use the sites under the current access rules, but some visits and vehicle types need advance booking. Proof of an Aberdeen address is required.
Can I take a van or trade waste?
Vehicles must be below the council’s stated limits. Household centres cannot accept commercial or trade waste, even when it comes from work at a home.
When might skip hire be easier?
A skip can be useful for renovation, clearance or garden waste produced over several days, provided there is safe access and a suitable private or council-approved road position.
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