Locations and opening times - Recycling centres
Recycling centres are OPEN for equipment drop off on the days noted below
9am to 5:45pm (April to September)
9am to 5pm (October to March)
Lunchtime closure: 12:30 to 1:15pm (except Dunfermline)
| Cowdenbeath – Cuddyhouse Road, KY4 9PT | Tuesday Fridays and Saturdays |
| Cupar - Coal Road Cupar Fife KY15 5YQ | Thursdays and Sundays |
| Dalgety Bay – Hillend Industrial Park, Ridge Way, KY11 9JD | Every day except Fridays |
| Dunfermline – Lochhead Landfill Site, By Wellwood, KY12 0RX | Every day Open over lunch |
| Glenrothes - Viewfield Industrial Estate, Cable Road, KY6 2SY | Everyday except Wednesdays |
| Kirkcaldy – Denburn Road, KY1 2HD | Every day |
| Ladybank - Giffordtown Ladybank Fife KY15 7UL | Every Day (booking required) |
| Lochgelly – Cartmore Industrial Estate, KY5 8LL | Mondays, Wednesdays Thursdays and Sundays |
| Methil – Methil Brae, KY8 2HY | Everyday except Thursday |
| Pittenweem – Charles Street, Pittenweem, KY10 2QG | Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays |
| St Andrews – Argyll Business Park Largo Road St Andrews, KY16 8PJ | Everyday except Tuesdays and Fridays |
Issue No. 1
Date of Issue: 13/09/2019
Review Date: 13/09/2024
Devised by Rehabilitation Department, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
Revised by ICT ST. Andrew’s Community Hospital 02/2022)
What walking aids and equipment can I return?
- Walking Frames
- Crutches
- Sticks
- Bath Aids
- Toilet Aids
- Chairs
- Trolleys
When you or your relative no longer require this equipment you will be able to return it to a local Recycling Centre. The equipment can then be refurbished and used again if it is in good condition.
What happens at the recycling centre?
You should ask one of the site staff to open the correct recycling container for you.
It will be clearly labelled.
It may look something like this.
Why recycle my walking aid?
We run a scheme to recycle walking aids because:
A reused walking aid is 87% lower in carbon emissions than a new walking aid.
98% of returned walking aids can be refurbished and reused.
By handing in your walking stick, you can help someone else to get back on their feet and reduce your carbon footprint.
Why can’t I return my aid to the hospital or clinic?
If you are returning for outpatient appointments, the team may agree with you that it’s time to leave your walking aid with us, and we'll get it sanitised and ready to support the next patient.
Otherwise, please return your aids to your local recycling centre, so they can be properly cleaned and refurbished, ready for the next patient.
How to use your walking aid correctly
Use the link below to read our patient advice leaflet.
How to use your walking aidAccessible formats
If you require this information in a community language or alternative format such as Braille, audio, large print, BSL, or Easy Read, please contact the Equality and Human Rights Team at: email: fife.EqualityandHumanRights@nhs.scot or phone 01592 729130. For people with a hearing or verbal impairment you can also contact the team through the NHS Fife SMS text service number on 07805800005.
You can also find health related information on many topics in an Easy Read format on nhsinform.scot.
