The site will be open from Tuesday to Friday for the first week and then Monday – Friday each week thereafter, from 8am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.45pm.
Cursiter Recycling Opens on Tuesday 8th December
Recycling Update from Orkney Islands Council
From Monday 23rd of November
Hope Recycling Centre to ReOpen
The recycling centre at St Margaret’s Hope will re-open on Tuesday 24 November.
Ousdale Updates!
“Lots of happenings at Ousdale as usual – most importantly we saw the inside of the broch filled with gravel, to inhibit the growth of weeds and ensure a more stable surface. “
18.8% of Household Waste in Orkney was Recycled in 2019
2.4 million tonnes of household waste was generated in Scotland in 2019, a slight increase from 2018.
What Is Wrong With These People?
“Why people should choose to drive out to a beauty spot, or place of historical/archaeological interest, to dump their rubbish, is beyond me “
Scientists Search For Solution to PPE Sterilisation
Thousands of tons of waste is being generated every day by PPE in household, care home and hospital settings.
Rise in waste incineration “a major threat to Scotland’s recycling targets.”
“With over 2 million tonnes of household waste generated in 2018 and a target to recycle 70% of that by 2025, our projected incineration capacity just doesn’t add up.” FOE
An Anaerobic Digester Plant for Orkney ? Share Your Views
Researchers at Robert Gordon’s University are keen to find out the views of Orcadians on having an Anaerobic Digester plant in the islands.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling Update
From Tuesday 4 August both Hatston and Garson Household Waste Recycling Centres will again be able to accept waste electrical and electronic equipment.
