Cambuslang and Rutherglen Waste and Recycling Centre
| Name | Cambuslang and Rutherglen Waste and Recycling Centre |
|---|---|
| About this site | You need to book a slot before visiting Cambuslang and Rutherglen household waste recycling centre. We limit the number of vehicles on site to keep everyone safe. The last entry is 15 minutes before closing and you will not be allowed to enter after this time. |
| Book your visit | Book your slot |
| Address | Cambuslang Road, Rutherglen, G72 7DB |
| Where to find us | The centre is in Eastfield, just off the main Rutherglen to Cambuslang Road. It is operated by Biffa on our behalf. |
| Opening times | April to September Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm October to March Monday to Sunday: 8am to 5pm We close a few times each day to swap skips. During these periods no vehicles can enter. This may affect your booking time and we appreciate your patience. |
| What you can bring | There are separate bays for: • compostable garden waste, cardboard, scrap metal, construction waste and general waste • bottles and jars, food and drink cans, paper and textiles • used motor oil, gas bottles, canisters, household fire extinguishers and car batteries • electrical items including fridges, freezers, TVs, monitors and fluorescent bulbs • vapes and household batteries |
| What you cannot bring | • commercial acetylene cylinders, industrial‑size cylinders and large CO₂ cylinders • household or garden renovation materials - you must hire a skip or make your own disposal arrangements • waste created by tradespeople - this is not classed as household waste and must be disposed of by the tradesperson • wheeled bins - these cannot be disposed of at any of our household waste and recycling centres |
| Preparing items for disposal | • empty and defrost fridges and freezers before you bring them • solidify liquid paint with sand, soil or paint hardener • flatten cardboard before you arrive - the cardboard skip has letterbox‑style openings |
| Vehicle access and on site safety | • we accept cars and vans up to 3.5t, and trailers under 2.4m x 1.2m • no tipper vehicles are allowed • staff can help if you need support • there is no pedestrian access; children and pets must stay in vehicles • smoking is not permitted anywhere on site |
| Charities and business waste | • charities can dispose of recyclable materials only • business waste is accepted seven days a week and is payable directly to Biffa at the time of your visit |
| Enquiries | • for general enquiries and bookings: 0303 123 1020 • for site specific enquiries to Biffa (not for bookings): 07706 347856, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm |
| Phone | 07706347856 during the hours 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. This number is not to be used to make or amend bookings. |
| SLCHWRCEnquiries@biffa.co.uk | |
| Web address | https://www.biffa.co.uk |
| Area | Cambuslang/Rutherglen |