Seafield HWRC
76 Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7LWOPENING GUIDANCENormally open seven days
Booked slots only
City of Edinburgh Council guide
Recycling centres in Edinburgh: locations, hours and rules.
Edinburgh residents can use Seafield, Craigmillar and Sighthill for household recycling and disposal. Vehicle visits are appointment-only, so arriving without the correct booking can mean being turned away.
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Check the exact centre before leaving home.
Book a 30-minute appointment through the council before visiting by car, short-term hire vehicle, van or trailer. The booking calendar gives the current available opening slots. Van and trailer visits are limited to specific appointment times and require the stated proof of identity and address. Craigmillar does not accept vans. Trade waste is prohibited.
Choose the centre by your side of the city and the vehicle rules, not only distance. Sort materials before loading and make sure you can unload them yourself. For an ongoing renovation, a skip can avoid repeated booked trips where safe private or permitted road space exists.
Information checked12 August 2026
Opening times and site access can change. The council page below always takes priority.
Edinburgh locations
Recycling centres and opening times
Sort your materials before arrival and allow enough time to unload safely before the last-entry time.
Craigmillar HWRC
Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TBOPENING GUIDANCENormally open seven days
Booked slots only; no vans
Sighthill HWRC
Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EAOPENING GUIDANCENormally open seven days
Booked slots only
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
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Seafield HWRC, Craigmillar HWRC, Sighthill HWRC. Check the official City of Edinburgh Council page for live changes before travelling.
What time do Edinburgh recycling centres open?
Seafield HWRC: Normally open seven days (Booked slots only). Craigmillar HWRC: Normally open seven days (Booked slots only; no vans). Sighthill HWRC: Normally open seven days (Booked slots only)
Do I need to book a recycling-centre visit in Edinburgh?
Book a 30-minute appointment through the council before visiting by car, short-term hire vehicle, van or trailer. The booking calendar gives the current available opening slots.
Can I take a van or trade waste?
Van and trailer visits are limited to specific appointment times and require the stated proof of identity and address. Craigmillar does not accept vans. Trade waste is prohibited.
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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