Our Recycling centres are open. Our recycling centres are available for those who have booked appointments only. This means there’s fewer queues on site and on surrounding roads, an overall faster experience for all and it’s less crowded so people can move around more easily. Sighthill HWRC, Bankhead Avenue, EH11 4EA.
How do I get rid of a mattress in Edinburgh?
If you have large items at home that you no longer need and are still in good condition, you can have them collected by an organisation listed on Scotland’s Re-use Tool. Items will be collected by a local organisation and re-used.
Do I have to book a slot at my local tip?
To visit one of our household waste recycling centres (HWRC) you must book a slot in advance.
Are the bin men in Edinburgh still on strike?
The walkout in the capital ended at 04:59 as rubbish continues to pile up in other Scottish council areas.
What can you take to the tip Edinburgh?
What you can bring
- garden waste: flowers, plants, garden weeds, grass clippings, hedge trimmings and leaves.
- bricks, rubble and loose soil.
- solid wood.
- MDF and laminates.
- household batteries.
- vehicle batteries.
- lithium ion batteries.
Can I take a mattress to the tip Edinburgh?
Mattresses are accepted at the three Edinburgh Community Recycling Centres. See COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRES and are also recycled if you use Edinburgh Council’s Special Uplift Service (there is likely to be a charge for this service).
How do I dispose of old carpet in Edinburgh?
Phone your local Council for the special uplift service. See Local Councils. There will likely to be a charge for this service, or take to your local Community Recycling Centre for disposal.
How do I dispose of a duvet in Edinburgh?
Bedding (including duvets, blankets, pillows)
- First, does your duvet or pillow actually need to be replaced?
- Bedding can be taken to Textile Recycling Points (no duvets or pillows) (W: www.recycleforscotland.com) or placed into the textile bag in the Edinburgh kerbside collection.
Do local councils take mattresses?
Most, if not all, local councils offer a bulky waste collection and disposal service, which includes beds and mattresses.
Can I take a bed to the local tip?
Take your mattress to the local tip
If you have a vehicle large enough to transport your mattress, you can take the mattress to the tip. However, it may just end up as a landfill, so you may prefer to pay up and let the council collect the mattress, or you might wish to take the mattress to a recycling centre.
Can I take washing machine to local tip?
Recycle. This is our favourite option. If you have suitable transport available and you’re able to safely handle your old washing machine, you can take it to your local recycling centre, so they can responsibly dispose of it for you.
Do Tips Take sofas?
Most tips or Local Recycling Centres, as they’re officially known, will happily accept your sofa and, where possible, will recycle or reuse as much of the sofa as possible.
Are the bin men back to work in Edinburgh?
Bin workers in councils across Scotland returned to work today after the first wave of strikes by came to an end. Staff from the Unite, Unison and GMB unions walked out as part of a dispute over pay, but negotiations with Cosla and the Scottish Government failed to reach an acceptable settlement for the unions.
Are the Edinburgh bin men back at work?
The city’s waste workers walked out on August 18 in a dispute over pay, but returned to work on Tuesday in the Scottish capital where huge piles of rubbish have accumulated in many streets.
How much do Edinburgh binmen make?
The average pay for a Garbage Collector is £24,874 a year and £12 an hour in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The average salary range for a Garbage Collector is between £18,755 and £29,128. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Garbage Collector.
Will tips take mattresses?
Take Your Mattress to the Tip
If you own a car, the cheapest option for getting rid of your mattress, especially when it is in poor condition, would be to take it to the local tip.
Can I take a fridge to the local tip?
Check whether your local council will collect fridges and freezers. Or take to any household waste recycling centre. Old fridges and freezers are hazardous waste due to the gases they contain. The gases have to be recovered safely before the fridges and freezers can be recycled.
How much is it to hire a skip in Edinburgh?
How much to hire a skip in Edinburgh? As a rule of thumb, you should expect to pay from £100 up to about £350 for a domestic skip in most cases. Depending on the size of the project your undertaking will determine the size of the skip you require.
Can you take duvets and pillows to the tip?
Aside from the take back scheme below, duvets and pillows are generally not recyclable and should be disposed of in the waste bin or at a Recycling Centre. However, some animal charities may be able to use these items for bedding – check locally.
Can I take divan bed to tip?
You can take your mattress to the tip, but this option is extremely labour intensive, and you will require a van to transport it. Some local tips will require you to have a permit, too, so it is worth checking online if you choose to go down this route.
How do I dispose of a mattress for free UK?
Here are a few charities that accept mattress donations:
British Red Cross – In certain regions, free pick-up is offered, so it is always best to check with your local store. Emmaus – There are 29 Emmaus centres around the UK, all of which provide free collection, so it’s worth checking if there’s one near you.