Inverness Recycling Centre
Henderson Drive, Henderson Road, Inverness, IV1 1TROPENING GUIDANCEDaily, 10am–6pm
Vans and trailers must book
The Highland Council guide
Recycling centres in Highland: locations, hours and rules.
The Highland council area has more than 20 recycling centres, from Inverness and Fort William to Skye, Caithness, Sutherland and Wester Ross. Hours vary considerably, so the individual centre page is essential.
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Household recycling Highland
Check the exact centre before leaving home.
Cars without trailers normally do not need to book, but vans and trailers must book at specified centres. Highland asks for at least 48 hours’ notice for those bookings. Vehicles must meet the stated size and weight limits. DIY waste cannot be taken in a van or trailer under the current Highland rules, and household centres do not accept trade waste.
Distance matters more in the Highlands. Check whether the centre is open, accepts the material and allows the vehicle before making a long journey. A skip can be useful for a planned clearance, but remote delivery availability and transport cost must be confirmed from the postcode.
Information checked12 August 2026
Opening times and site access can change. The council page below always takes priority.
Highland locations
Recycling centres and opening times
Sort your materials before arrival and allow enough time to unload safely before the last-entry time.
Fort William Recycling Centre
Ben Nevis Industrial Estate, Claggan, PH33 6PROPENING GUIDANCEMon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm
Check council page before travelling
Other Highland centres
Including Portree, Wick, Thurso, Aviemore, Nairn, Dingwall and UllapoolOPENING GUIDANCEOpening days and hours vary by location
Use the official directory below
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
Highland 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 Highland?
Inverness Recycling Centre, Fort William Recycling Centre, Other Highland centres. Check the official The Highland Council page for live changes before travelling.
What time do Highland recycling centres open?
Inverness Recycling Centre: Daily, 10am–6pm (Vans and trailers must book). Fort William Recycling Centre: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm (Check council page before travelling). Other Highland centres: Opening days and hours vary by location (Use the official directory below)
Do I need to book a recycling-centre visit in Highland?
Cars without trailers normally do not need to book, but vans and trailers must book at specified centres. Highland asks for at least 48 hours’ notice for those bookings.
Can I take a van or trade waste?
Vehicles must meet the stated size and weight limits. DIY waste cannot be taken in a van or trailer under the current Highland rules, and household centres do not accept trade waste.
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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