Are you a business operating a waste collection service in the Falkirk area?
Register now with the Council approved Buy With Confidence Scheme and we will promote your services as a trusted Council partner to residents
- Register now to receive and pay only £100 - discounted fee available until 31.03.24
- Register now and pay nothing until scheme launches – late summer/early Autumn 2023
- Register now and benefit from the Council actively promoting your services to council households
For more information on the Buy With Confidence scheme visit Business development & advice - Buy with Confidence | Falkirk Council
You can recycle household materials at Kinneil Kerse Recycling Centre.
Drivers of all types vehicles are not permitted to deposit household waste at the recycling centre without a waste permit being issued.
Please note, there are restrictions on some items of waste. For advice, please speak to a member of staff at the recycling centre or contact us: wasteservices@falkirk.gov.uk.
Opening hours
Day |
Kinneil |
Roughmute |
Monday |
10am to 6pm |
10am to 6pm |
Tuesday |
10am to 6pm |
CLOSED |
Wednesday |
10am to 6pm |
CLOSED |
Thursday |
CLOSED |
10am to 6pm |
Friday |
CLOSED |
10am to 6pm |
Saturday |
10am to 6pm |
10am to 6pm |
Sunday |
10am to 6pm |
10am to 6pm |
Last entry to both sites will be 5:45pm.
We close at 4pm on the 24th and 31st December. Sites will remain closed on the 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January.
We close at 4pm on 24 and 31 December. Sites will remain closed on 25, 26 December and 1, 2 January.
Residents only
Recycling Centres are available for use by Falkirk Council residents only. Proof of residency may be required to access the centres (driving license, utility bill etc).
Site layout
This map shows the layout of Kinneil Kerse and where you should put your recyclable materials:
- Vapes
- Paper and card
- Plastics, cartons and cans
- Mixed glass
- Mixed glass
- Textile banks (including shoes)
- Plasterboard
- Soil and rubble
- Bicycles
- TV's and monitors
- Vehicle batteries
- Domestic batteries
- Light bulbs
- Cardboard
- White goods
- Tyres
- Garden waste
- Road sweepers (council use only)
- Fridges and freezers
- Gas bottles
- Mineral oil
- Bulky waste (non-recyclable)
- Scrap metal
- Wood
- Black bags (non-recyclable waste)
- Walking aids
- Small electrical appliances
Trade waste
If you are a Small Trader who is based at a residential property or runs your business from a vehicle, you can only use the recycling centres by purchasing a Small Traders Tipping Permit.
Where to buy permits
Permits can be purchased for trade waste and recycling.
The maximum vehicle size permitted is gross 3.5 tonnes.
Map