MRO Recycling

At Moray Reach Out, our Recycling Projects are about so much more than sorting materials – they are powerful tools for inclusion, empowerment, and environmental change.

Through our sites in Buckie and Elgin, we offer hands-on training and supported work experience for adults with learning disabilities. These placements allow our trainees to develop essential life and employability skills such as teamwork, timekeeping, communication, problem-solving, and following procedures in a real work setting.

Our trainees take great pride in the roles they carry out – from learning how to correctly sort recyclables and help operate equipment, to aiding with public collections. They’re not only helping reduce landfill waste and protect our environment, but also building their confidence and sense of purpose every day.

This practical experience helps open doors to further opportunities, including volunteering and supported employment, while also giving them the satisfaction of knowing they are making a real difference to their community.

MRO Elgin Recycling

 

Located at Moycroft, Elgin, our Recycling Centre operates under contract with Moray Council. Our trainees and staff are responsible for sorting and processing kerbside recycling, including plastic containers, tins and cans collected from households across Moray.

While the public cannot visit the centre, our team plays a key part behind the scenes, working on the picking lines to ensure that only the right materials are baled for recycling. This not only contributes to environmental protection but also gives our trainees a deep sense of responsibility and achievement. Their growing knowledge means they can confidently identify materials that shouldn’t be in the recycling stream — so please take care when sorting your own at home!

MRO Buckie Recycling & Van Collection Service

 

Our Buckie Recycling Centre is the heart of Moray Reach Out’s recycling operations and where our journey began in 2001, thanks to invaluable support from the Big Lottery Fund. Now a thriving, self-sustaining social enterprise, our Buckie site handles a wide range of recycling initiatives and provides meaningful, hands-on training for our trainees.

From collecting cans and plastics from local businesses to processing aluminium, steel, and plastic into bales, and even recycling textiles into rags – the Buckie team does it all. We also run engaging recycling training days to help build practical skills and boost confidence.

Our van collection service operates throughout Moray, offering a convenient way for businesses and organisations to recycle responsibly. We collect aluminium and steel cans, plastic containers, and textiles, all while providing our trainees with the opportunity to support collections, help load and unload the vans, and interact with customers – valuable real-world experience that builds communication skills and a sense of pride.

If you’re not yet making use of our van service, we’d love to hear from you! Just drop us an email at 📧 info@morayreachout.org.uk to find out how we can help support your recycling needs.

Public Recycling Bin Locations 🗑️

You can also support our mission by using our public recycling bins. These are available for aluminium cans at (drinks cans):

  • Buckie – 7–9 March Lane, AB56 4BB (bins on the forecourt)

  • Elgin – Through the archway beside MRO Embroidery, 15 High Street, IV30 1EQ

  • Lossiemouth – Station Park Car Park, IV31 6NR

  • Burghead – Junction of Church Street and Forteath Street, IV30 5XH / IV30 5XF

Every bottle, can or bag of recycling dropped off helps our environment — and helps someone grow in confidence and capability.

Thank you for supporting Moray Reach Out Recycling! Together, we’re building a brighter, greener future.

 

MRO Buckie Recycling Details

Address

Moray Reach Out
7-9 March Lane
Buckie
Moray AB56 4BB

Opening Hours

Mon to Fri 9.30 am – 4 pm

Email

recycling@morayreachout.org.uk

Telephone

07522351513

MRO Elgin Recycling Details

Address:

Moray Reach Out Recycling
Moycroft Industrial Estate
Elgin, Moray
IV30 4AX

Opening Hours
Mon to Fri 9.00am – 4pm

Email:

recycling@morayreachout.org.uk

Telephone:

07522351513