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Recycling Centres - Acceptable Waste

There will be no acceptance of any waste which has originated from outside of Moray


General Household Waste

Car and trailer loads (or the equivalent sized small vanload) of Household waste will be accepted free of charge at Recycling Centres.


Commercial Waste (Non-hazardous)

By prior arrangement only, small quantities (small vans and trailers) of Commercial Waste will be accepted at Recycling Centres when accompanied by a Waste Transfer Note.

If the Commercial Waste has not been generated from your own yard/business then you must be a Registered Waste Carrier (refer to S.E.P.A. tel 01343 547663).

Charges applied will be by vehicle capacity as per the ready reckoner (available to view at Recycling Centres), or by weight as per a customer produced weigh ticket which must be dated for the same day as the Waste deposit is being made.  Please note there is a minimum charge of 1 tonne.

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Asbestos Roof Sheeting (from Householders only)

Small quantities can be received by prior arrangement at the Waste Treatment Plant, Moycroft Road, Elgin (Monday to Friday only), to allow for Household renovations.  A reference sheet explaining the process is provided at the Waste Treatment Plant.  Please telephone the Site Office in advance to arrange a delivery date/time: (tel: 01343 563382 or  07967 748970).

Note:  For large quantities or Commercial Waste please contact the following alternative service providers:

Northern Asbestos Services Ltd, Pentland House, Grampian Rd, Elgin, IV30 1XJ  (tel: 01343 552650)

Northern Janitorials Ltd, 14 Pinefield Parade, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, IV30 6AG  (tel: 01343 546249)

The nearest disposal site is:

SITA’s Binn Landfill (Glenfarg) Ltd, Binn Farm, Glenfarg, Perth, PH2 9PX  (tel: 01577 830700)


Building/Construction Waste

Householders:  Car and trailer loads (or the equivalent sized small vanload) will be accepted at Recycling Centres.  Please remember to separate materials at source i.e. rubble and clean timber in order that they can be put into the appropriate container for recycling.

Commercials:  Small loads (maximum of 2 pick-up or large trailer loads) of segregated material can continue to be accepted at Buckie, Elgin, Forres, and Keith Recycling Centres, only if arising from work at Households and if accompanied by a Waste Transfer Note signed by the Householder as verification.

No other Commercial construction or demolition waste will be accepted at the Recycling Centres.  The following alternative service providers will accept mixed waste materials:

Grays Recycling Services Ltd, Nether Dallachy, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PL  (tel: 01343 821999)

J. Gordon Williamson Ltd, Moycroft Ind Est, Elgin, IV30 1XZ  (tel: 01343 543331 / 547496)

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Green Waste, Grass Cuttings, Prunings and Branches

Green waste, grass cuttings and prunings/branches up to 75mm (3-inch) in diameter will be accepted free of charge. 

Larger commercial materials unsuitable for shredding will be charged by vehicle capacity as per the ready reckoner (available to view at Recycling Centres), or can be deposited with the following alternative service providers:

Grays Recycling Services Ltd, Nether Dallachy, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PL   (tel: 01343 821999)

J. Gordon Williamson Ltd, Moycroft Ind Est, Elgin, IV30 1XZ  (tel: 01343 543331 / 547496)

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Earth/Soils

Car and trailer loads (or the equivalent sized small vanload) will be accepted at Recycling Centres only if arising from Householders (maximum of 2 loads).

Larger loads and Commercial loads can only be accepted at Dallachy Landfill Site and acceptance depends on the suitability to use it as cover/reinstatement material, or alternatively can be deposited with the following alternative service providers:

Grays Recycling Services Ltd, Nether Dallachy, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PL  (tel: 01343 821999)

J. Gordon Williamson Ltd, Moycroft Ind Est, Elgin, IV30 1XZ  (tel: 01343 543331 / 547496)

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Car Batteries

Householders can dispose of car batteries in the recycling containers provided at Recycling Centres. 

Garages and Commercial Businesses under their duty of care should contact the following alternative service providers:

D & S Metals Ltd, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW  (tel: 01309 672465 / 672008)

J. Gordon Williamson Ltd, Moycroft Ind Est, Elgin, IV30 1XZ  (tel: 01343 543331 / 547496)

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Engine Oil

Householders can dispose of waste engine oil and filters in the recycling container provided at Recycling Centres. 

Garages and Commercials under their duty of care should contact the following alternative service provider:

Northburn Industrial Services Ltd, Blackdog Ind Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8BT   (tel: 01224 825448)

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Commercial Vegetable Cooking Oil

Customers are advised to contact the following alternative service providers:

McLennan Oils,  5 Murray St, New Elgin, Elgin, IV30 6DT (tel: 01343 546352)

North East Environmental Services,  37 Main St, Buckie, AB56 1XQ Buckie (tel: 01542 832949)

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Tyres

Vehicle tyres can not be accepted at any site as they are unsuitable as recyclable waste and legislation forbids their disposal in landfill sites..  

All vehicle tyres should be deposited with a reputable dealer who holds an appropriate Duty of Care Certificate.

Commercial businesses are advised to contact the following alternative service providers:

Envirotyres Ltd, A8 Edinburgh Rd, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire ML5 4UG (tel: 01236 427603)

Northern Tyre Recycling (UK) Ltd, Unit 11, Evanton Ind Est, Evanton, Ross-shire IV16 9VA  (tel: 01349 832832)

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White Metal Goods

Householders can dispose of white metal goods free of charge.

Commercial businesses wishing to arrange collection and disposal of white metal goods are advised to contact the following alternative service provider:   

Viridor Electrical Recycling, Friarton Bridge Park, Friarton Rd, Perth, Perthshire PH2 8DD   (tel: 01738 492950) 

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Card/Paper

Householders can dispose of paper and card in the recycling containers provided at Recycling Centres.

Commercial businesses can deposit paper and card at the Baling Shed, Moycroft Road, Elgin.  Please telephone the Site Office in advance to arrange a delivery date/time: (tel: 01343 563382 or  07967 748970).    

Commercial businesses requiring to deposit recyclable materials should be permitted in accordance with a Trade Waste Agreement/Duty of Care Document, and a Waste Transfer Note should be provided.

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Skip Rental

Customers who require skip rental are advised to contact the following alternative service providers:

Grays Recycling Services Ltd, Nether Dallachy, Spey Bay, Fochabers, IV32 7PL  (tel: 01343 821999)

D. K. Waste (01343 850279)???

J. Gordon Williamson Ltd, Moycroft Ind Est, Elgin, IV30 1XZ  (tel: 01343 543331 / 547496)

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Contact Details
Environmental Protection
Tel: 01343 557045
Email waste@moray.gov.uk
Hours 8.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday