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Thanks to you and the changes we made to recycling centres, there were few issues with traffic management and safety when reopening the current 10 sites.
Strict guidelines to how recycling centres are run are in place to keep local people and staff safe.
You will not be able to access an HWRC without a booking.
Queuing outside sites will be controlled to maintain traffic safety and supported by Police Scotland. Please do not arrive early for your bookings, you will be asked to come back.
Sites will close if the COVID19 access policy and site rules are not adhered to.
The following sites have been assessed as suitable for opening:
- Dunfermline Recycling Centre
- Glenrothes Recycling Centre
- Kirkcaldy Recycling Centre
- Lochgelly Recycling Centre
- St Andrews Recycling Centre
- Pittenweem Recycling Centre
- Dalgety Bay Recycling Centre
- Methil Recycling Centre
- Ladybank Recycling Centre
- Cupar Recycling Centre
As with Scottish Government guidance, before making a booking you should consider the following:
- Use your kerbside service. Fife Council are picking up all kerbside waste and recycling bins.
- Recycling points should be used where possible to avoid travelling, visit www.fife.gov.uk/recyclingpoints to find your nearest one.
- Can you adhere to the access policy and site rules found here.
- You should not travel anywhere if you are displaying symptoms of Covid-19 or are in isolation for it. If you are disposing of Covid-19 waste, it must be double bagged and left for 72 hours before being brought to the Recycling Centre.
The materials currently accepted at HWRCs are:
- Landfill waste that:
- Is not suitable for reuse;
- Cannot be recycled
- Green garden waste
- Paper/cardboard
- Cans and plastics
- Metal (no electrical items)
- Wood (including MDF and logs)
- White Goods such as washing machines and fridges.
- Small electrical and electronic equipment (no TVs/monitors or fire/smoke alarms).
Additional materials to the list above are site specific, you will not be able to bring a material that you have not declared on the booking form. More detailed information on the materials accepted can be found by clicking on the individual recycling centre links above.
No other materials will be accepted
Restrictions are in place, please remember:
- Cars only (no pickups) at all sites apart from Dunfermline and Ladybank, all other vehicles will not be granted access even with a booking;
- Ladybank and Dunfermline Recycling centres accepted vehicles are:
- Car, or
- Small or medium sized van (including pickups, passenger and camper vans).
- Only the vehicle category and registration declared at booking will be allowed access. For guidance on vehicle sizes please see Vans and pickups size guidance
- Only one person to attend and exit the vehicle to dispose of waste unless the item being disposed of is too heavy to be handled by one person. In this instance two members from one household can attend the recycling centre and exit the vehicle to dispose of the item;
- Staff will not be able to assist with disposing of the items on site, so please make sure you can lift what you bring.
Booking system
You must click on the link below to book a slot to visit your nearest HWRC.
A booking system is in place as we need to ensure social distancing at all times across our sites, and make sure that traffic is safely managed.
Seven days bookings are available at a time with a further day released on a rolling daily basis.
By making a booking you are agreeing to the HWRC access policy and site rules.
Cars are able to book to visit a recycling centre up to 3 times in 7 days. This is to allow for the occasional house clearances, renovation or seasonal garden waste. Frequent users will be monitored for fair use and waste crime. Regular and frequent householders will be referred to a Recycling Advisor to assess their needs. Suspected commercial or trade users will be banned. Please note that 3 visits per week applies to cars and mobility adapted vehicles only, all other vehicles remain limited to one visit per week.
FAQ
- Recycling points are still being serviced so you can continue to use them for recycling. Find your local point www.fife.gov.uk/RecyclingPoints
- Consider if there is a retailer takeback scheme to uplift old items when you buy new.
- Check local reuse networks in your area to see if they are operating and could uplift your items to be reused by others www.fife.gov.uk/reuse
- The bulky uplift service has resumed and the online booking system is operational. This can be accessed at www.fife.gov.uk/bulkyuplifts
All other waste and recycling should continue to be stored safely at home until recycling centres can accept a wider range of materials.
No. An online booking system is in place for customers to book to visit recycling centres. After booking you will be allocated a 10-minute time slot for your visit. This is to ensure social distancing is observed and to ensure that the sites and surrounding streets and roads are not overwhelmed with large numbers of customers arriving to use the sites at once.
Customers will have to bring along a copy of their confirmation email (in printed or electronic form) as proof of booking to gain access to the site. Please do not turn up for your booking slot prior to the time allocated.
When reprocessors are available and we have the resources to empty the container, additional materials will be added.
No other recycling centre will be reopened until FRS and Fife Council can carry out further reviews and assessments to determine if this can be done to ensure the safety of members of the public and staff.
The advance bookings slots are initially limited to ensure that Covid-19 regulations can be adhered to and that we are maximising capacity. The system may be adjusted to allow more bookings per day, over a longer time frame, once assessed.
Our systems are being kept under review.
When you make a booking you will be sent a confirmation email that will have a link to manage your booking. You will be able to cancel your booking up to an hour before the time of the booking.
There are a high volume of bookings being made in the system so confirmation emails may not come through immediately.
Please check your spam / junk account as the email may be directed into there the first time you make a booking via the new system.
If you still have not received your booking confirmation 24 hours after making it, please email waste.aware@fife.gov.uk with your details and staff will check the booking system for you.
Once you have booked your slot please send your contact and booking details (time, date, site and registration) to waste.aware@fife.gov.uk and we will ensure that onsite staff know and allow your vehicle access.