Recycling centres and points

All Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will close at 2pm on Tuesday 24 December (last entry 1.30pm) and remain closed on:

• Wednesday 25 December
• Thursday 26 December

All HWRCs will also close at 2pm on Tuesday 31 December (last entry 1.30pm) and remain closed on:

• Wednesday 1 January
• Thursday 2 January

Our HWRCs will be open as normal on all other days. Be sure to plan out your journey to our centres and be prepared for queues when we reopen.

Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are for North Ayrshire residents to dispose of household waste. A list of waste accepted at HWRCs is available on our Recycling in North Ayrshire page.

Please take waste to your nearest HWRC, unless otherwise stated.

You must bring proof of North Ayrshire residency to enter the site. This can be one of the following:

• council tax bill
• driving licence
• utility bill

Identification documents must be displayed and clearly visible on the car's dashboard.

Please see our Recycling centres section to find out the arrangements in place for your nearest HWRC.

If queuing outside the sites, please stay in your vehicle and switch off your engine to protect public health and the environment.

Don't bring items that are too big or heavy to handle yourself. Our site attendants won't be able to help you unload your car and dispose of your waste.

No pedestrian access is allowed to HWRC sites.

Our Tip Permit Scheme for householders allows up to 12 visits to our HWRC sites within one year.

Before you visit, please check what can be recycled at each site.

We have changed the way we dispose of upholstered furniture to reduce potential harm to the environment.