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Acceptable Waste

Strictly No Acceptance of Waste Deriving From Outside Moray


General

Household waste (non-hazardous), car & trailer loads or car derived vanloads accepted free of charge.


Commercial Waste (Non-hazardous)

Small quantities i.e. small vans and trailers accepted when accompanied by Waste Transfer Note. When arisings not generated at their own yard, they should be a Registered Waste Carrier (refer to S.E.P.A. Tel 01343 547663).  Charged by vehicle capacity as per ready reckoner or customer produced weigh ticket dated same day.

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Asbestos Roof Sheeting (from Householders only)

Small quantities can be received by arrangement at the Waste Treatment Plant, Moycroft Road, Elgin, to allow repair/renewal of garage roofs. Reference sheet provided.  Please telephone the Site Office in advance to arrange a delivery date/time: 01343 563382 or  07967 748970.

Note:  For large quantities and commercials please contact Northern Asbestos Ltd (01343 552650) or Northern Janitorials (01343 546249).  Nearest disposal site is SITA’s Binn Landfill, Perth (01577 830700).

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Building/Construction Waste

Householders:  Small quantities (car derived van/trailers) accepted.  Please remember to separate materials at source i.e. rubble and clean timber in order that they can be put into the appropriate container for recycling.

Commercials:  Small loads of segregated material can continue to be accepted at Forres, Buckie and Keith Civic Amenity Sites with an appropriate charge.

Commercials should be reminded of the need to segregate rubble and timber, which they should take direct to Limehillock Quarry Plants’ sites for recycling.  Savings of up to £16/tonne achieved and waste diverted from landfill. Tel: 01542 870291. (Blackhillock, Keith/Netherglen on Elgin/Rothes Road).

Alternative service provider, J.G. Williamson, Moycroft, Elgin who also accept mixed materials.  Tel: 01343 543331/547496 relative to acceptance and cost.

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Green Waste, Grass Cuttings, Prunings and Branches

Up to 75mm (3-inch) diameter accepted free of charge.  Larger commercial materials unsuitable for shredding charged as waste per ready reckoner.

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Earth/Soils

Small quantities (car derived van/trailer) accepted from householders and commercials.  Charged as per Ready Reckoner. Larger loads only accepted at Landfill Site.  Charged by attendant depending on suitability as cover/reinstatement material.

Large loads cannot be received at Civic Amenity Sites.

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Batteries

Householders can dispose of car batteries in the recycling containers provided at Recycling Centres.  Garages and commercials under their duty of care should be advised to contact:

J G Williamson (01343 547496 / 543331)
D S Metals (01309 672465 / 672008)

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Engine Oil

Householders can dispose of waste engine oil in the recycling container provided at Recycling Centres.  Garages and commercials under their duty of care should be advised to contact Greenway Orcol (01674 6721267).

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Commercial Vegetable Cooking Oil

Contact McLennan Oils, Elgin (01343 546352) or North East Environmentals, Buckie (01542 832949).

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Tyres

Not accepted at any site - unsuitable waste.  Telephone Helpline (01343 557045) for advice.

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White Metal Goods

Derived from domestic premises accepted free of charge.  Commercials charged as per ready reckoner with exception of fridges, which are to be charged at unit, rate applicable at time.  Waste Transfer Note required from Commercial.

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Card/Paper (F.O.C)

Recycling containers can be used by Householders and Commercials for domestic quantities.

Commercial vehicles larger than a car derived van can only be received at the Baling Shed, Moycroft Road, Elgin.

Phone 01343 563382 or 07967 748970 to arrange.

This service is free of charge.  Waste Transfer Note should be provided.

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Skip Rental

Customers who require skip rental should be referred for competitive rates to:

J. G. Williamson (01343 547496 / 543331)
D. K. Waste (01343 850279)

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Contact Details
Environmental Protection
Tel: 01343 557045
Email waste@moray.gov.uk
Hours 8.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday