Our recycling centres will be closed on 25th and 26th December, and closed on 1st and 2nd January
Gartbreck recycling centre, Islay
Recycling and rubbish disposal centre for Islay
Household recycling and rubbish disposal
Opening hours for public use:
Please note that the last entry to each facility is 15 minutes before the closing time
Monday - Thursday: 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
Friday: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday: Closed
What can you take there?
Householders can bring various items to the site for recycling/recovery, including: Batteries (car and household); cardboard and paper; 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.
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.
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 that the last entry to each facility is 15 minutes before the closing time
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Storage and disposal of waste upholstered domestic seating
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
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
Household / public recycling and disposal facilities
Commercial / business recycling and disposal facilities