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Recycling Centres - Acceptable Waste

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

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)

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Batteries

Household: All non-lead acid battery types can be deposited at Recycling Centres.

  • Non-lead acid - All non-lead acid battery types can be deposited at Recycling Centres. Typically these will be batteries which an average person could carry in one hand without difficulty - single cell batteries, such as AA, AAA, button and 'square' batteries, regardless of whether they are singe use or rechargeable and those used by consumers or professionals in mobile telephones, portable computers, cordless power tools, toys and household appliances. Given the wide range of battery types and codes please note the following list of battery types which can also be recycled:
    • Alkaline manganese
    • Zinc-carbon
    • Nickel Cadmium (NiCad)
    • Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
    • Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
    • Single-use Lithium
    • Silver Oxide
    • Zinc Air
  • Car: 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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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.

Contractors: 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, but only if arising from work at Households and it must be 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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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 are subject to conditions determined by:

  • Recycling Pass
  • Trade Waste Agreement/Duty of Care Document
  • Waste Transfer Note

For further details on Trade Waste collections/obligations please download our Trade Waste pack.

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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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Commercial Waste

No Commercial Waste will be accepted at Recycling Centres unless by specific agreement.

All Commercial Waste should be presented at Dallachy Landfill Site and will incur costs appropriate for material and weight correct at time of deposit.

Please note that there is a minimum deposit of 1 tonne

If the Commercial Waste has not been generated from your own premises/business then you must be a Registered Waste Carrier (refer to SEPA tel: 01343 547663).

For more information on Waste Carrier Registration see the SEPA website.

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Earth/Soils (Clean)

Earth and soils should be free of rubble/ceramics/concrete etc.

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. If it is deemed suitable for site restoration it will be accepted free of charge, if it is accepted as daily cover then a landfill tax will be charged at daily £2.50 per tonne 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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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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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.

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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 weighed and charged at the current landfill rates, 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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Plastic

Only plastic bottles marked as PETE  and HDPE can be accepted for recycling at the staffed Recycling Centres. To ensure maximum efficiency of transport and minimise damage to baling equipment please ensure that all bottles have had the air removed and been crushed flat before depositing in the container.

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 Rubble

Clean rubble can be accepted free of charge at any of the staffed Recycling Centres when produced from a household source. Multiple loads will require redirection to Dallachy Landfill site where acceptance will remain free.

Commercial contractors should continue to dispose of rubble via:

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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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)

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

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Textiles

Textile banks are available at all staffed Recycling Centres.

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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)

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

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Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE)

All staffed Recycling Centres have a recycling option for the following electrical goods:

  • Small electrical goods
  • Televisions

Fluorescent Lamps, Compact Fluorescent Lamps (Low Energy Lamps)/Gas Discharge Lamps

Commercial customers should continue to dispose of electrical equipment in line with their own Duty Of Care arrangements.

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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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Wood

Wood from a household source can be accepted free of charge at any staffed Recycling Centres. Wood should be segregated into one of the two options available -

  • Clean Wood – solid timber, no creosote treatments
  • Dirty Wood – chipboard, MDF, laminates and treated creosoted wood

Commercial producers should continue to dispose of timber via:

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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Contact Details:

Environmental Protection

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

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