Heathfield in Ayr, Troon, Maybole, Girvan — South Ayrshire Council tip booking runs on an e-permit, and every visit is booked.
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How the council’s recycling centres work
- You need an e-permit — one per residential property.
- It’s valid for 104 visits over 24 months, and you book each visit.
- Up to two vehicles can be registered on a permit.
- Four sites: Heathfield (Ayr), Troon, Maybole and Girvan.
Source: South Ayrshire Council — about our recycling centres — checked 11 September 2026.
Or leave the car-loads to us
Send a photo of the pile and John prices it. We come inside, load it and take it away — usually the next day. More on our bulk uplifts across Ayrshire and waste collection in Ayr.
Before a tip run
- Register your e-permit — one per property.
- Register the vehicle — up to two per permit.
- Book each visit before you load up.
When a tip run isn’t practical
No car, a small car, a bad back, or simply too much to shift — plenty of jobs don’t suit a tip run. We come to you, lift from inside and take it all in one go.
An e-permit is linked to your property and registered vehicles, and each visit needs a booking — so a tip run takes some organising before you load the car. For a large clear-out, one visit from us is usually simpler than several separate bookings.
Questions people ask
Do I need an e-permit for South Ayrshire recycling centres?
Yes — one e-permit per residential property, valid for 104 visits over 24 months.
Which recycling centres are in South Ayrshire?
Heathfield (Ayr), Troon, Maybole and Girvan.
Can you take the rubbish instead?
Yes — send a photo, get a price, and we come inside and load it. Usually the next day.
How many visits does South Ayrshire Council tip booking allow?
An e-permit is valid for 104 visits over 24 months, with each visit booked.
Photo quote: johnswastemanagement.co.uk/photo-quote/
Or call John: 07385 260093
One photo, one price — no permit, no booking.
