Household recycling and rubbish disposal
Opening hours for public use:
Due to the Mull Rally taking place in close proximity, the Glengorm Landfill Site will be closed on Friday 11th October and Saturday 12th October.
Please note - last entry to the site is 15 minutes before closing time each day
Monday - Thursday: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm
Friday: 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Saturday: 9.00 am to 12 noon
Sunday: Closed
What can you take there?
Householders can bring various items to the site for recycling/recovery. These items include: Batteries (car and household); cardboard and paper; cooking oil; electrical items (small, large and battery operated); engine oil ; food and drink cartons; metal (cans, tins, aerosols and scrap); fluorescent tubes; garden waste; glass bottles and jars; light bulbs ; paints; plastic (bottles, pots, tubs and trays); and textiles.
We can also accept donations for the local re-use charity.
Other household rubbish and items can be brought to the site for onward disposal
There are new rules for the storage and disposal of waste upholstered domestic seating due to new national regulatory guidance.
You must now place the following items in the designated container or area for upholstered furniture only:
- Settees, sofas and sofabeds
- Home office chairs and upholstered kitchen and dining room chairs
- Upholstered stools and footstools
- Floor and sofa cushions
- Armchairs, including reclining electric chairs
- Futons and pouffes
- Beanbags
This includes any part made of or containing leather, synthetic leather, other fabric or foam
The items named above must only be placed in the correct designated areas for upholstered furniture
- Please do not put upholstered furniture in other areas
- If you are unsure please speak to the site attendant
- Upholstered items should be kept whole whenever possible
- Damaged upholstered items should be covered and secured with tape
If you have clean furniture ,bric a brac ,textiles or working electrical items you can contact the Mull and Community Trust (MICT) on 01680 812900. These items can be re-used by MICT if in a suitable condition
Commercial / business recycling and rubbish disposal
For details of charges for disposal of waste for businesses, please call 01546 605514 or
Opening hours for commercial use:
(Please note - last entry to the site is 15 minutes before closing time each day)
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm