Re-Cycling Centres Re-open on 1 June

Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRC) were closed in response to the introduction of restrictions to help reduce and prevent the spread of coronavirus. 

The Scottish Government has announced changes to the restrictions and it is intended that centres will start to reopen from Monday 1 June on a phased basis.The key consideration driving any changes is safety of public and staff. A gradual reopening of HWRCs is planned and sites will only open where it is considered safe to do so.  

Three sites in Aberdeen will open Monday 1 June:

Hazlehead
Bucksburn
East Tullos

The following sites will not open 1 June:

Bridge of Don – will remain closed until it is considered safe to open.
Dyce – will close permanently.

The Council are asking residents to use their kerbside services first and only come to the site if necessary. If you can store your item safely at home then please continue to do so until the full service is in back in operation.

Alternatively you can still book a large item collection by visiting https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-and-recycling/arrange-collection-large-item

The council confirm that Operations will be monitored and reviewed to determine if and how changes can be made safely e.g. opening the remaining site or extending the range of materials accepted.

Changes necessary to maintain safety and physical distancing include:

• The range of materials accepted will initially be limited to the following at all 3 sites:
•     Excess bagged household general waste
•     Bulky items (no white goods)
•     Garden waste (no food waste)
•     Cardboard
• Sites will be restricted to residents of Aberdeen City. Residents are asked to display proof of residency e.g. a utility bill or driving licence.
• Transit vans (or larger) or trailers will be excluded to help reduce visiting times and minimise queuing.
• Traffic restrictions and management – on the approach and on-site.
• Visitors should observe site rules and physical distancing guidelines.
• In order to help us maintain physical distancing, we are only allowing one person per vehicle.
• There will be no assistance from staff to lift items from vehicle to skip. Visitors must be able to deposit their waste in the skips unaided.
• Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge will be permitted access with a passenger (subject to normal social distancing rules) and the passenger can unload the waste on the driver’s behalf if necessary.
• All sites in Aberdeen are licenced to take household waste only. Commercial waste is not permitted and commercial vehicles will be turned away.

Residents can view FAQs on the Council's Covid 19 page:

https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-and-recycling/covid-19-impact-waste-and-recycling-services