Seafield tip, Edinburgh
Seafield is one of Edinburgh's three household recycling centres, checked against City of Edinburgh Council pages on 30 October 2026.
- 76 Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7LW
- Appointment only, seven days a week. Slots are 30 minutes
- Edinburgh residents only. Staff will not help you unload
- Vans: 11am, 12.30pm or 2.30pm slots only
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Where Seafield tip is
76 Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7LW. Seafield is on Seafield Road, on the Leith and Portobello side of the city. It takes vans and trailers in the van slots, which Craigmillar does not.
Seafield opening times
The council gives no fixed hours for Seafield. It is normally open seven days a week for booked slots, and you choose a 30 minute slot when you book. Closed on 25 and 26 December 2026 and 1 and 2 January 2027. The rules for all three sites are in the Edinburgh tips guide.
Good to know about Seafield
- Appointment only. Pick a 30 minute slot when you book
- A van or trailer must take one of the three van slots (11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm)
- Walking in or cycling in with a small load needs no booking here
- The other site that takes vans is Sighthill, in the west. Craigmillar takes none
The other two sites are Sighthill and Craigmillar. Booking is explained in the tip booking guide.
Can't use Seafield? A licensed company can collect instead: rubbish removal, builders' waste or house clearance.