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Hamilton and Blantyre Waste and Recycling Centre

Hamilton and Blantyre Waste and Recycling Centre | South Lanarkshire Council
NameHamilton and Blantyre Waste and Recycling Centre
About this siteYou need to book a slot before visiting Hamilton and Blantyre Household Waste and 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 entry after this time.
Book your visitBook your slot
AddressEast Avenue, Blantyre Industrial Estate, Blantyre, G72 0JB
Where to find usThe centre is in Blantyre Industrial Estate and is easily reached from both Hamilton and Blantyre. It is operated by Biffa on our behalf.
Opening times

April to September

Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm
Saturday: 9am to 7pm
Sunday: 9am to 6pm

October to March

Monday to Sunday: 8am to 5pm
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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 bringThere are skips for:

• green waste, cardboard, scrap metal, construction waste and general waste
• glass bottles and jars, food and drink cans, paper and textiles
• used engine 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 due to fire risk and health concerns
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
Phone07706347856 during the hours 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. This number is not to be used to make or amend bookings.
Email SLCHWRCEnquiries@biffa.co.uk
Web address https://www.biffa.co.uk
AreaHamilton