Alness Recycling Centre
Alness tip, Unit 5A/B, River Drive, Alness, IV17 0PG. Run by The Highland Council.
No booking needed
No booking needed in a car without a trailer. Vans and trailers must book a time slot at most sites.
Highland booking pageOpening times
| Monday to Friday | 10am to 1pm, 1.30pm to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10am to 1pm, 1.30pm to 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Vans, trailers and permits
- Vans (under 3.5 tonnes) must book a time slot at least 48 hours ahead, once per vehicle per week. No DIY waste in vans.
- Trailers must book a time slot at least 48 hours ahead. No DIY waste in trailers.
What Alness takes
Everything on the Highland list.
Before you visit
- Upholstered seating (sofas, armchairs, futons, beanbags) goes in a separate container; do not break it up.
Highland tip rules: 18 materials
Nearest other tips
- Dingwall 15.2 km
- Tain 18.2 km
- Bonar Bridge 22.5 km
- Inverness 22.6 km
- Nairn 30.8 km
Bin day near Alness
Highland Council collects the bins here.
Source: highland.gov.uk, checked 2 October 2026. All Highland tips