Last checked: 31 October 2026. Opening hours and charges change, so always check the council page linked for your county before you travel.
Published by John Fox, BinDay. This page covers the Republic of Ireland. It lists no opening hours, prices or phone numbers, so check the council page before you travel.
Find your nearest recycling centre
Use the MyWaste locator
MyWaste has a search for recycling centres and bring banks that you can filter by type of centre, location or name. MyWaste is run by the Regional Waste Management Offices on behalf of the Department of Climate Action, Communications and the Environment. It describes itself as “an information portal only” (about MyWaste).
Recycling centres by county
One row per council. Centres are named only where the council page or MyWaste confirms them; otherwise the row links to the MyWaste locator.
| County | Council | Centres (where confirmed) | Operator (where confirmed) | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dublin City Council | Ringsend, North Strand and Ballymun recycling centres, plus seven community Bring Centres. | Greenstar (North Strand and Ringsend only) | Check hours and charges →Dublin City Council: recycling and Bring Centres |
| Dublin | South Dublin County Council | Ballymount Civic Amenity, Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills. | Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, on behalf of the council | Check hours and charges →South Dublin County Council: recycling centres |
| Dublin | Fingal County Council | Coolmine (Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15) and Estuary (Swords, beside Swords Business Park).On 15 October 2026 the council page said the centres remained closed due to industrial action until further notice. Check the page for the latest. | — | Check hours and charges →Fingal County Council: recycling centres |
| Dublin | Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown | Ballyogan Recycling Park, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18. Private vehicles and household waste only. | Thorntons Recycling, on behalf of the council | Check hours and charges →Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown: Ballyogan Recycling Park |
| Wicklow | Wicklow County Council | Arklow Recycling Centre, Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road (confirmed on MyWaste). Search MyWaste for other centres in Wicklow. | — | Check hours and charges →MyWaste: Arklow Recycling Centre |
| Kildare | Kildare County Council | Silliot Hill (Kilcullen) and Gallows Hill (Athy, Dublin Road). | AES, on behalf of the council | Check hours and charges →Kildare County Council: recycling centres |
| Meath | Meath County Council | Navan, Kells and Trim (council centres). The council page also lists Dunboyne (Thorntons) and Beauparc (Panda). | — | Check hours and charges →Meath County Council: recycling centres |
| Louth | Louth County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Louth. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Louth |
| Carlow | Carlow County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Carlow. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Carlow |
| Kilkenny | Kilkenny County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Kilkenny. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Kilkenny |
| Wexford | Wexford County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Wexford. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Wexford |
| Laois | Laois County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Laois. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Laois |
| Offaly | Offaly County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Offaly. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Offaly |
| Longford | Longford County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Longford. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Longford |
| Westmeath | Westmeath County Council | Mullingar (Zone C, Mullingar Business Park) and Athlone (rear of Golden Island Shopping Centre). | — | Check hours and charges →Westmeath County Council: recycling centres |
| Cork | Cork City Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Cork. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Cork |
| Cork | Cork County Council | Bandon Civic Amenity Site (Knockavale), confirmed on MyWaste. For the other Cork County sites, check the brochure on the council page or search MyWaste. | — | Check hours and charges →Cork County Council: civic amenity sites |
| Limerick | Limerick City and County | Search MyWaste for centres in Limerick. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Limerick |
| Waterford | Waterford City and County | Search MyWaste for centres in Waterford. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Waterford |
| Kerry | Kerry County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Kerry. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Kerry |
| Clare | Clare County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Clare. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Clare |
| Tipperary | Tipperary County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Tipperary. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Tipperary |
| Galway | Galway City Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Galway. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Galway |
| Galway | Galway County Council | Ballinasloe (Pollboy), Clifden and Tuam. | Barna Recycling, on behalf of the council | Check hours and charges →Galway County Council: civic amenity sites |
| Mayo | Mayo County Council | Derrinumera (between Newport and Castlebar) and Rathroeen (Killala Road, outside Ballina). | — | Check hours and charges →Mayo County Council: civic amenity sites |
| Roscommon | Roscommon County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Roscommon. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Roscommon |
| Sligo | Sligo County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Sligo. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Sligo |
| Leitrim | Leitrim County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Leitrim. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Leitrim |
| Donegal | Donegal County Council | Stranorlar Recycling Centre, Railway Road, Stranorlar (confirmed on MyWaste). Search MyWaste for other centres in Donegal. | — | Check hours and charges →MyWaste: Stranorlar Recycling Centre |
| Cavan | Cavan County Council | Corranure (Cootehill Road, Cavan), Bailieborough (Shercock Road) and Ballyconnell (Carrigallen Road). | — | Check hours and charges →Cavan County Council: civic amenity sites |
| Monaghan | Monaghan County Council | Search MyWaste for centres in Monaghan. | — | Check hours and charges →Search MyWaste for centres in Monaghan |
What can I bring to a recycling centre?
Recycling centres take far more than your kerbside bins or bottle banks, including bulky household items, garden waste, DIY waste, electricals, batteries and some hazardous household waste. South Dublin's Ballymount page is a good example: it lists free items (cardboard, paper, glass, cans, plastic bottles, batteries, fridges and freezers, electrical appliances, fluorescent tubes and more) and charged items (scrap metal, timber, green waste, general and bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, plasterboard, DIY waste and mattresses). Source: South Dublin County Council.
Each centre has its own list, so check the council page in the county table before you go.
| Item | Usually at a recycling centre? | BinDay guide |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | Yes. Take them to a shop box or a civic amenity site. | Batteries guide |
| Paint | Yes, at a site that accepts paint. Solvent-based paint, thinners and white spirit are hazardous waste. Check first. | Paint guide |
| Light bulbs | LED bulbs and tubes go to a lamp-recycling point. For older filament and halogen bulbs, ask your civic amenity site. | Light bulbs guide |
| Wood and timber | Yes, take it to a civic amenity site. Check the site accepts your timber. | Wood guide |
| Clothes and textiles | Clothing bank or charity shop first. Check your council page. | Clothes and textiles guide |
| Glass | Bottle bank first. The MyWaste locator lists bring banks and recycling centres. | Glass guide |
| Vapes | Retailers must take them back. Civic amenity sites also take them through WEEE networks. | Vapes guide |
| Polystyrene | Some civic amenity centres accept expanded foam. Check before you travel. | Polystyrene guide |
| Medicines | Check. Prefer your pharmacy (MediBack). Civic amenity acceptance varies. | Medicine disposal guide |
| Large loads | Skip hire or a bulk collection may suit better than a car boot. | Skip hire guide |
Recycling centre vs bottle bank vs your bins
| Option | What it is | More |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling centre | Staffed site that takes a much wider range of waste, including bulky and garden waste. | County table |
| Bring bank (bottle bank) | Unstaffed containers for things like glass and cans. Dublin City Council runs community Bring Centres alongside its larger recycling centres. | Glass guide |
| Kerbside bins | Collected from your door by your collector. See the guides for what goes in each bin. | Recycling guides |
Drinks containers with the Re-turn logo go to Re-turn return points. Find one with the deposit-return machine finder and read how deposits work.
How much does it cost?
Charges vary by council and site. These are the confirmed ways they are worked out. We do not copy prices onto this page because they go out of date. Open the council page for current charges.
- Dublin City: Charges are "based on the type of the materials you are depositing and the size of your vehicle". There are no charges for packaging and electrical/electronic equipment. Source: Dublin City Council page
- South Dublin: General waste is charged by vehicle size, mattresses are charged per item, and many recyclables and electricals are free. Source: South Dublin County Council page
- Fingal: Charges apply by vehicle type and many recyclables and electricals are free. The centres were closed due to industrial action when we checked. Source: Fingal County Council page
- Galway County: Civic amenity sites take recyclable household waste "for a small fee". Anything that needs a battery or power supply to work counts as WEEE, which is "free to deposit at Civic Amenity Sites". Source: Galway County Council page
- Mayo: There is a per-car charge and a per-van or trailer charge. Electrical goods, batteries and clothes for recycling are free of charge. Source: Mayo County Council page
Opening hours, bank holidays and Christmas
Hours change seasonally, and centres may close on public holidays or in bad weather. We publish no hours here. Check the council page in the county table before travelling.
Big clear-out? Other options
For loads too big for a car boot, see bulk collection and the skip hire guide. To switch bin providers, compare collectors.
Recycling centre FAQs
Where is my nearest recycling centre?
Find your county in the table above, or search the MyWaste locator: https://mywaste.ie/dispose-waste/at-home/where-you-can-take-your-recycling-waste/
Are recycling centres open today?
It depends on the site and the season. Many close on some weekdays and public holidays. Check your council's page in the county table before you go.
Is "the dump" the same as a recycling centre?
Yes. People often call recycling centres or civic amenity sites "the dump". They take far more than bins or bottle banks, including bulky items and garden waste (see the South Dublin County Council page for an example list).
Is it free to bring electricals and batteries?
Often, yes. Dublin City, Galway County, Mayo and South Dublin all list electrical items as free. Mayo and South Dublin also list batteries as free. Check the council page for your site.
How much does it cost to use a recycling centre?
Charges vary. Some councils charge by vehicle size, some by material type, and some items are free. Check the council page for current prices.
What's the difference between a recycling centre and a bottle bank?
Bottle banks (bring banks) are unstaffed containers for things like glass and cans. Recycling centres are staffed and take a much wider range of waste.
Can businesses use recycling centres?
Some sites accept household waste only, such as Ballyogan in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (https://www.dlrcoco.ie/ballyogan-recycling-park). Check your council's rules.
Are recycling centres open on bank holidays?
Some are and some aren't. See /bank-holiday-bin-collections and your council's page.
Sources
All opened and checked on 31 October 2026.
- MyWaste: where you can take your recycling waste
- MyWaste: about MyWaste
- Dublin City Council: recycling and Bring Centres
- South Dublin County Council: recycling centres
- Fingal County Council: recycling centres
- Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown: Ballyogan Recycling Park
- MyWaste: Arklow Recycling Centre
- Kildare County Council: recycling centres
- Meath County Council: recycling centres
- Westmeath County Council: recycling centres
- Cork County Council: civic amenity sites
- Galway County Council: civic amenity sites
- Mayo County Council: civic amenity sites
- MyWaste: Stranorlar Recycling Centre
- Cavan County Council: civic amenity sites
- MyWaste: Bandon Civic Amenity Site
Last checked: 31 October 2026. How BinDay checks sources and corrects mistakes.