You can recycle household materials at Roughmute Recycling Centre.
Drivers of vans, pickups or other commercial types vehicles are not permitted to deposit household waste at the recycling centre without a household waste permit being issued.
Please note, there are restrictions on some items of waste. For advice, please speak to a member of staff at the recycling centre or contact us on 01324 506070.
Opening hours
Day |
Kinneil |
Roughmute |
Monday |
8am to 6pm |
8am to 6pm |
Tuesday |
8am to 6pm |
CLOSED |
Wednesday |
8am to 6pm |
CLOSED |
Thursday |
CLOSED |
8am to 6pm |
Friday |
CLOSED |
8am to 6pm |
Saturday |
8am to 6pm |
8am to 6pm |
Sunday |
8am to 6pm |
8am to 6pm |
Last entry to both sites will be 5:45pm.
Residents only
Recycling Centres are available for use by Falkirk Council residents only. Proof of residency may be required to access the centres (driving license, utility bill etc).
Site layout
This map shows the layout of Roughmute and where you should put your recyclable materials:
- Garden waste
- Oil & batteries (car and domestic)
- Light bulbs
- Tyres
- Plastics, cartons and cans
- Paper & cardboard
- Mixed glass
- Mixed glass
- Textiles (including shoes)
- Books
- Carpets
- Plasterboard
- Soil and rubble
- White goods
- Fridges and freezers
- Cardboard
- Scrap metal
- Wood
- Large bulky furniture
- Small electric appliances
- Landfill (non recyclable waste, such as paint tins)
- TV's and monitors
- Bicycles
- Gas bottles
- IT equipment and walking aids
Trade waste
From 01 June 2020, if you are a Small Trader who is based at a residential property or runs your business from a vehicle, you can only use Kinneil Kerse recycling centre by purchasing a Small Traders Tipping Permit.
Where to buy permits
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the purchase of permits is temporarily unavailable from any of our Advice and Support Hubs. Permits are available to purchase at Kinneil Recycling Centre only.
The maximum vehicle size permitted is gross 3.5 tonnes.
Map