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This service provides Glasgow residents with facilities to dispose of general household waste or bulky items free of charge |
Download a Summary Table detailing what materials can be recycled at which site.
Books
Books can be recycled at Easter Queenslie and Shieldhall
Books can be also be reused if they are taken to charity shops or libraries.
www.charityshops.org.uk
Drink Cans and food tins
Rinsing out drink cans and food tins before recycling is helpful as it stops unpleasant smells.
Cans and tins can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall
Remember they can also be recycled through Blue Bin Collections or Recycling Points.
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Cardboard
Cardboard is mainly used as packaging and can be recycled many times.
Cardboard should be flattened and put into the bank provided. If possible try to remove any adhesives (labels or tape) and fastenings.
Recycle cardboard at Dawsholm, Easter Queenslie and Shieldhall.
Did you know shredded cardboard can also be added to your Home Composting.
Car Batteries
Car batteries should not be disposed of carelessly as they contain sulphuric acid which is a hazardous substance.
By recycling car batteries, components such as Plastic, Lead, Acid and Distilled Water can all be used again.
Recycle them at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall
Cooking Oil
Household cooking oil can be disposed of at:
Dawsholm
and
Polmadie.
We do not provide a service for the disposal of commercial cooking oil as this is chargeable. You should contact your local commercial Waste Disposal Service for further information.
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Engine Oil
Engine oil can be cleaned and reused.
Recycle Engine oil at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall
Mixed Glass
Glass bottles and glass jars should be rinsed out and any lids or tops removed.
Mixed glass banks are available at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall
Remember mixed glass bottle and jars can also be recycled at certain Recycling Points throughout the city.
Paper
Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogues, Brochures, Unwanted Mail (Not envelopes) can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall.
Remember paper can also be recycled through Blue Bin Collections or certain Recycling Points throughout the city.
Do not put cardboard into the paper banks. Cardboard can be recycled at:
Easter Queenslie, Shieldhall and Dawsholm
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Plastic Bottles
Plastic bottles can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall.
Containers should be rinsed out and any lids or tops removed. Remember plastic bottles can also be recycled through Blue Bin Collections or certain Recycling Points throughout the city.
Textiles
Clothes, pairs of shoes, blankets, towels and bedding can all be recycled. Textiles are sorted and those that can be worn again go to the charity shop for resale or to needy countries. For those that cannot be worn, the fibres are reclaimed to make new products.
Textiles can be taken to clothes banks at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie and
Shieldhall
Remember textiles can also be recycled at on-street charity banks, jumble sales and charity shops
www.charityshops.org.uk
Electrical Items
Electronic parts are inside many household items and equipment we use everyday. Householders are strongly encouraged to dispose of electrical items separately from other household waste.
Fridges/Freezers can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie and
Shieldhall
NOTE: Fridges/Freezers contain gas that may harm the environment (Ozone depleting substances) and are classed as "Special Waste". Glasgow City Council offer a household Fridge/Freezer uplift service Free of Charge. For further information please contact the Councils Access Centre.
TVs and computer monitors can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
and
Polmadie.
Shieldhall
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Garden Waste
Grass cuttings, Flowers, Plants, Hedge trimmings, Weeds, Leaves can all be composted.
All garden waste must be put loose into the garden waste skip.
DO NOT put plastic bags or sacks into the skip or this will contaminate the load.
Garden Waste can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall
Alternatively, rather than buying compost for your garden, why not make your own? It is easy, cheap, saves you money and is good for the environment. See our Home Composting pages for more information.
Rubble
Small amounts of rubble (inert waste) from household DIY can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall.
Remember if contractors are working for you then they have a ‘Duty of care’ under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and are legally required to remove any waste that is produced from their work.
Scrap Metal
Scrapmetal can be recycled at
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie,
Polmadie
and
Shieldhall
Wood
Wood from furniture, DIY, Fencing, can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie
and
Shieldhall
Did you know Sawdust/Wood shavings can be added to your Home Composting
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Yellow Pages
Yellow Pages can be recycled at:
Dawsholm,
Easter Queenslie
and
Shieldhall
DO NOT recycle Yellow pages along with other paper. The ink is heavily dyed and cannot be recycled along with other paper as it can cause problems for our recycling partners. Phone books and catalogues can be recycled in any Blue Bins that accept paper.