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Recycling centres and local recycling points


There are two recycling centres in operation within East Ayrshire:

  • Western Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1LL
  • Skares Road, Garlaff, near Cumnock, KA18 2RB

Both recycling centres contain recycling containers for a wide variety of materials. Each container/bay is clearly labelled. It is important that only the correct recyclates goes into each container as this makes the sorting process easier.

If you are unsure which container to use check with the site attendants who are there to help you.

All household material can be deposited free of charge on site.

East Ayrshire residents may use the general waste skips on sites to deposit their excess general waste. However, no commercial waste is accepted at either recycling centre.

Recycling centres are open at the following times:

Summer 2013 opening hours will commence on Saturday 6 April and will end Thursday 31 October.

Bank Holiday Monday 6 May - Western Road recycling centre will close at 3.50pm. 

Western Road opening hours


Summer months
(April - end October)
Winter months
(November - end March)
Weekdays except Monday & Thursday:
8.00am - 3.50pm
Monday to Friday:
8.00am - 3.50pm
Monday & Thursday: 8.00am - 6.50pm Saturday: 8.00am - 12.50pm
Saturday: 8.00am - 3.50pm Sunday: 10.00am - 3.50pm
Sunday:   8.00am - 3.50pm

Garlaff opening hours


Summer months
(April - end October)
Winter months
November - end March)
Monday to Thursday:
8.00am - 4.30pm
Monday to Thursday:
8.00am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am - 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am - 6.00pm

Local Recycling Points

The recycling centres are complemented by a network of local recycling points throughout East Ayrshire.

 

Page last updated on3 May 2013