Sighthill tip, Edinburgh
Sighthill is one of Edinburgh's three household recycling centres, checked against City of Edinburgh Council pages on 30 October 2026.
- Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EA
- 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
Rubbish to shift near Sighthill?
If the tip doesn't suit you, a licensed company covering Sighthill, Gorgie, Corstorphine, Wester Hailes, Currie and the west of Edinburgh can collect from your home.
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Where Sighthill tip is
Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh, EH11 4EA. Sighthill is on Bankhead Avenue in the west of the city. It is the only site where the council says resellable books are taken.
Sighthill opening times
The council gives no fixed hours for Sighthill. 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 Sighthill
- Slots are 30 minutes and must be booked first
- Vans and trailers are limited to the 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm slots
- The council lists resellable books as accepted at Sighthill only
- Pedestrians and cyclists with small amounts can come in without an appointment
The other two sites are Seafield and Craigmillar. Booking is explained in the tip booking guide.
Can't use Sighthill? A licensed company can collect instead: rubbish removal, builders' waste or house clearance.