Recycling facilities

Recycling centresTake rubbish that will not fit in your bins to a recycling centre - big items, garden waste, or small DIY bits from home
Recycling pointsRecycling points across Highland Council area - find your nearest one, tell us if bins are full or broken
Dispose of upholstered furnitureLearn what counts as upholstered seating, recent collection changes, and how to get rid of furniture responsibly
Vehicle rules at recycling centresFind out the rules for vehicles at recycling centres and what you cannot bring in a van or trailer
Community recycling servicesLocal groups work together to recycle, reuse and reduce waste, helping people and the planet

Latest news

Highland Waste Management Service awarded national recognition
Highland Council’s Waste Services team has been awarded the Best Team of the Year at the national LARAC Conference Celebration Awards 2026 held in Birmingham last week (7 October).
Date: 12 October 2026
Garden Waste collection route changes in Inverness and Nairn
The Highland Council is advising garden waste customers in Inverness and Nairn that some customer’s brown bin collection days will change from Monday 19 October, as new collection routes are introduce
Date: 6 October 2026
Garden Waste Permit price frozen for 2026/27 season
The cost of Highland Council's garden waste permits will remain frozen at £48.95 for the 2026/27 season, maintaining last year’s price to support residents during ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Date: 9 June 2026