9am to 5:45pm (April to September)
Lunchtime closure 12:30pm to 1:15pm
Open every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
All vehicles must book before visiting this recycling centre
Cupar Recycling Centre will be open 7 days a week, while Ladybank is closed. It will revert to its normal opening days from 15 June 2026, when the Ladybank recycling centre reopens.
Bookings made up to and including 14 June will still be accepted.
| Material | Accepted | Alternative locations |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom suites | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Bikes | No | Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly or Methil |
| Books | Yes | |
| Cans and plastics | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Carpet | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Computers | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Computer screens | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Crockery | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Donation drop-off station | No | Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Pittenweem |
| Duvets and pillows | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Empty gas cylinders (LPG, Butane and Propane only) | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Engine oil | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline (temporarily not accepted), Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Fires (small gas with no bottle/cylinder) | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Fire extinguishers - must be empty (please speak to a member of staff before disposing) | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Fluorescent light bulbs/tubes | Yes | |
| Glass panes, including fish tanks | Yes | |
| Green garden waste | Yes | |
| Household batteries | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Independent living equipment (such as walking frames, sticks and aids) | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Mattresses | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Metal | Yes | |
| Mirrors | Yes | |
| Mixed glass bottles or jars | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Paint cans (empty) | Yes | |
| Paper and cardboard | Yes | |
Residual waste, including bulky waste that:
| Yes | |
| Small electrical and electronic equipment | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Soil and rubble | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Textiles (find out more from our recycling points page) | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Tiles | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| TVs and monitors | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Upholstered furniture | No | Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil or Pittenweem |
| Vapes/e-cigarettes | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Vehicle batteries | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| White goods such as washing machines and fridges | No | Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Ladybank, Lochgelly, Methil, Pittenweem or St Andrews |
| Wood (including MDF and logs) | Yes |
Staff are happy to help with any questions on site, but they are unable to help you dispose of your waste
We will not tolerate threatening behaviour towards our recycling centre staff.
Find out more about the use of our sites in our HWRC Access Policy.
| You cannot bring | Advice |
|---|---|
| Tyres | Check with local companies for safe disposal. |
| Asbestos | Check with local companies for safe removal and disposal. |
|
Hazardous or chemical waste (including petrol or diesel) |
Contact a licensed contractor, there will be a fee for their service. Never pour chemicals down the drain or in your household bins. |
| Paint | Check with local charities; they may reuse it. If you still need to dispose of paint:
|
| Commercial waste | Find out your options on our Commercial Waste page. |
This is a partial list and may be updated.
Check out our A - Z of recycling page for further advice if your item is not within our lists.
Our recycling centres can only be accessed with a motor vehicle.
Check out the information in the table below to see if you need to book first before visiting.
Children under the age of 12 and pets must remain inside your vehicle at all times.
| Type of vehicle | Is it allowed? | Booking required? | Visiting limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars and mobility-adapted vehicles | Yes | Yes | No limitation |
Short wheelbase (SWB) vans with a low roof, including campervans and passenger vans | Yes | Yes | 1 booking in a 7-day period |
| Small vans | Yes | Yes | 1 booking in a 7-day period |
| Trailers (max. 6x4ft, excluding trailer coupling, and towed by a car, pickup or car-derived van) | Yes | Yes | 1 booking in a 7-day period |
| Pickups (no cages or flatbeds) | Yes | Yes | 1 booking in a 7-day period |
Hire vehicles - if you are using a hire van, bring with you
| Yes | Yes | Hire periods must not be longer than 72 hours, or the vehicle will be treated as a commercial hire and refused access. If you need to visit a site more than once within 7 days using a hire vehicle, email: hwrc.enquiries@cirecoscotland.co.uk |
Large vans (MWB, LWB and medium or high-roofed vans) | No | N/A | |
| Flatbeds and tipping vehicles | No | N/A | |
| Trailers larger than 6x4ft | No | N/A | |
| Bicycles | No | N/A |
We have vehicle size guidance to explain what vehicles you can use at our sites.
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