Recycling centres near Edinburgh
Find council tips and household waste recycling centres near Edinburgh. Check accepted items, access rules and the official provider before you travel.
5 listed recycling centres in this area.
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Recycling centre · Edinburgh
John Mcdonald Metal Recycling LtdRussel Road Industrial Estate, 5 Sauchiebank, Edinburgh, EH11 2NN
Recycling centre · Edinburgh
Dalton Metal RecyclingRecycling centre · Edinburgh
Seafield Household Waste Recycling Centre76 Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6RD
Recycling centre · City of Edinburgh Council · Edinburgh
Craigmillar Household Waste Recycling CentreOld Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TB
CardboardElectrical itemsHousehold batteriesPlastic pots, tubs and trays+9 moreRecycling centre · City of Edinburgh Council · Edinburgh
Sighthill Household Waste Recycling CentreBankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EA
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Listed recycling centres near Edinburgh
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John Mcdonald Metal Recycling Ltd
Russel Road Industrial Estate, 5 Sauchiebank, Edinburgh, EH11 2NN
About 1.6 miles from the area centre.
Dalton Metal Recycling
About 1.8 miles from the area centre.
Seafield Household Waste Recycling Centre
76 Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6RD
About 2.2 miles from the area centre.
Craigmillar Household Waste Recycling Centre
Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TB
About 2.5 miles from the area centre.
Listed items include Cardboard, Electrical items, Household batteries, Plastic pots, tubs and trays, Engine oil, Timber and wood.
Sighthill Household Waste Recycling Centre
Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EA
About 4.4 miles from the area centre.
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Sources for this guide
- Dispose of household waste
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026
- Recycle an item
Recycle Now · Reviewed 14 August 2026