Tongue Recycling Centre
Tongue tip, Tongue, Achuvoldrach, IV27 4YL. 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 and Tuesday | 12 noon to 4pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday and Friday | 12 noon to 4pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 1pm |
| 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 Tongue takes
bulky household items · engine oil · gas cylinders · general household waste · glass · light bulbs and fluorescent tubes · paper, card & cardboard · plastic containers, metals and cartons · scrap metal · small and large electrical appliances · textiles
Before you visit
- No longer accepts upholstered seating (sofas, armchairs, futons, beanbags and similar).
Highland tip rules: 18 materials
Bin day near Tongue
Highland Council collects the bins here.
Source: highland.gov.uk, checked 2 October 2026. All Highland tips