Household recycling and rubbish disposal
Opening hours for public use:
Please note - last entry to the site is 15 minutes before closing time each day
Westlands recycling centre is open throughout the year, seven days a week including bank holidays with the exception of Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and 2 January.
Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 4.45 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
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; electrical items (small, large and battery operated); engine oil ; metal (cans, tins, aerosols and scrap); fluorescent tubes; garden waste; glass bottles and jars; light bulbs ; plastic (bottles, pots, tubs and trays); textiles; rubble; and wood.
Other household rubbish and items can be brought to the site for onward disposal. Guidance on recycling of upholstered items and disposal of asbestos waste can be read below.
If you have clean furniture, textiles or working electrical items you can contact Fyne Futures on 01700 503181. These items can be re-used by Fyne Futures if in a suitable condition.
Commercial waste disposal
For commercial waste disposal, and details of opening hours, please contact Biffa. Telephone: 01546 603 795 or email: info.argyll.bute@biffa.co.uk
For details of charges for collecting waste for businesses, please call 01546 605514 or
Storage and disposal of waste upholstered domestic seating
You must 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
Disposal of asbestos waste
Waste containing asbestos must be packaged and disposed of following the guidelines from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) -
- Waste must be packed in UN-approved packaging
- Double-wrap and label asbestos waste. Standard practice is to use a red inner bag with asbestos warnings, and a clear outer bag
- Avoid breaking up large pieces of asbestos waste. Instead double wrap in suitable polythene sheeting (1000-gauge) and label accordingly