Ringsend Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address & Charges
Use this practical guide before driving to Ringsend Recycling Centre on Pigeon House Road. Check the 2026 opening hours, free recycling items, paid waste charges, no-go items and senior-friendly drop-off steps.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always check Dublin City Council notices before travelling during holidays, storms or service disruption.
Quick answer: Ringsend Recycling Centre opening hours
Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 5pm. Thursday and Friday: 9am to 6pm. Saturday and Bank Holidays: 9am to 4pm. Sunday: closed.
Address: Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 RF79. Phone: 01 614 4750. Dublin City Council customer service: 01 222 2222.
Before you load the car
Separate free recycling from chargeable waste before you arrive. Paper, cardboard, glass bottles, cans, plastics and WEEE/electrical items are different from bulky furniture, rubble, timber, mattresses, food waste and green waste.
Commercial waste is not accepted. Full large or commercial vans may be refused, so call first if you are unsure about your vehicle or load.
Ringsend Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
Ringsend Recycling Centre has different closing times during the week. Do not assume it closes at the same time every day.
| Day | Opening hours | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9am – 5pm | Good day for normal household recycling trips. |
| Tuesday | 9am – 5pm | Bring items separated to save time onsite. |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5pm | Check charges first if bringing bulky items. |
| Thursday | 9am – 6pm | Later closing can suit after-work drop-offs. |
| Friday | 9am – 6pm | Useful before weekend clear-outs. |
| Saturday | 9am – 4pm | Expect busier traffic; arrive early if bringing bulky waste. |
| Bank Holidays | 9am – 4pm | Check Dublin City Council notices before travelling. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave material outside the gate. |
Important: holiday opening can change around Christmas, New Year, storms or health-and-safety issues. If you are travelling with a full car, call 01 614 4750 first.
Ringsend Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Local Access
The centre is on Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 RF79. It is useful for residents around Ringsend, Irishtown, Sandymount, Dublin Docklands, Grand Canal Dock, Ballsbridge and nearby south city areas.
Address
Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 RF79.
Phone
Centre phone: 01 614 4750. Dublin City Council customer service: 01 222 2222.
Best trip time
Weekday mornings are usually easier than late Saturday for bulky items and mixed loads.
Senior-friendly tip: write down the address, opening time and charges before leaving. If you are bringing furniture, rubble, timber or food waste, call first because charges apply.
Ringsend Recycling Centre Charges 2026
Some items are free, but mixed loads and chargeable materials can be priced by vehicle type or bag/container size. The safest approach is to separate free recycling from chargeable waste before you arrive.
| Charge type | 2026 charge | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Car | €21 | Vehicle charge for chargeable loads/materials. |
| Estate car / Jeep / SUV | €28 | Larger vehicle category for chargeable loads. |
| Car & single axle trailer | €55 | Use this if bringing a trailer behind a car. |
| Van / vehicle & double axle | €95 | Call first because full large or commercial vans may not be accepted. |
| Green waste 80L bag | €2 | Grass, hedge cuttings and similar household green waste. |
| Green waste 1m³ skip bag | €16 | Large household green-waste bag. Commercial green waste is not accepted. |
| Household domestic waste 80L bag | €4 | Household black-bag type waste. |
| Food waste kitchen caddy up to 10L | €2 | Small food-waste quantity. |
| Food waste kitchen caddy up to 25L | €4 | Larger food-waste caddy quantity. |
Do not rely on old prices: older Ringsend leaflets show lower charges. For 2026, use the Dublin City Council February/May 2026 leaflet and check onsite prices if unsure.
What Are You Bringing to Ringsend Recycling Centre?
Choose your main item type. This helper tells you whether the trip is likely free, chargeable, or something to check before travelling.
Choose your item/load type
Likely answer: packaging recycling such as paper, cardboard, glass bottles, cans and plastic bottles/packaging is listed as free when carried only as those materials.
Before travelling: separate items by material so staff can direct you quickly.
What Can You Bring to Ringsend Recycling Centre for Free?
The 2026 leaflet lists several free categories. Dublin City Council also states there is no charge for vehicles carrying packaging materials only, such as paper, glass, cardboard, cans and plastic bottles, and all electronic/electrical equipment.
| Free category | Examples | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Paper and cardboard | Paper, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, junk mail. | Flatten cardboard to save space and time. |
| Packaging | Beverage cartons, glass bottles and jars, food/drink cans, plastic bottles and plastic packaging. | Keep items clean and separate where possible. |
| Textiles and small household items | Clothes, shoes, stamps, books and DVDs. | Bag clothes/shoes so they are easier to handle. |
| Batteries and bulbs | Domestic batteries, car batteries and fluorescent tubes. | Keep batteries safe and do not mix leaking items with general recycling. |
| Electrical and WEEE | Mobile phones, fridges, freezers, white goods, IT equipment, TVs, radios and electrical goods. | Remove personal data from phones/computers where possible. |
Free means free only when the load matches the free category. If you mix free recycling with chargeable bulky waste, staff may need to price the chargeable part or the vehicle load.
What Items Have a Charge at Ringsend Recycling Centre?
The 2026 Ringsend leaflet lists several chargeable categories. If your load contains any of these, plan for a charge and ask staff before unloading.
Chargeable household materials
- Bulky items such as furniture.
- Mattresses, maximum 2 per load.
- Timber.
- Household DIY rubble / construction and demolition waste.
- Flat glass.
- Steel.
- Polystyrene.
Chargeable special streams
- Gas cylinders, propane/butane only.
- Waste engine and cooking oil.
- Food waste.
- Green waste.
- Household priority waste such as paints, aerosols and pesticides.
- Household domestic waste bags.
Best money-saving step: separate free recycling from chargeable waste. A badly mixed load is harder to price, harder to unload and more likely to waste your time.
Items Not Accepted at Ringsend Recycling Centre
The 2026 leaflet says tyres, oil tanks, petrol and diesel, and asbestos are not accepted. Commercial waste is also not accepted on site.
| Not accepted | Why it matters | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | Not accepted at the centre. | Ask a tyre retailer, garage or authorised waste route. |
| Oil tanks | Specialist handling may be needed. | Use a licensed specialist disposal route. |
| Petrol and diesel | Flammable fuel is not accepted. | Ask Dublin City Council or a specialist hazardous-waste route. |
| Asbestos | Hazardous material requiring specialist handling. | Use a licensed asbestos contractor. |
| Commercial / trade waste | Dublin City Council facilities are for household waste. | Use a commercial waste provider. |
Never leave rejected material outside the centre. Illegal dumping can lead to enforcement, fines and cleanup costs.
Vehicle Rules, Parking and Household-Only Use
Dublin City Council’s Ringsend leaflet says the facility is for household use only, commercial waste will not be accepted, and full large or commercial vans will not be accepted. Parking is available onsite, and users are asked not to park outside the centre when recycling.
Before you arrive
- Separate material before loading the car.
- Check the charges for vehicle size and trailer type.
- Call first if bringing a van, trailer or unusual load.
- Bring help if items are heavy, but follow staff directions.
Onsite safety
- Children must be under adult care at all times.
- Use due care and follow staff instructions.
- Do not remove material from the facility.
- Do not park outside the centre when recycling.
Senior-friendly note: if you are bringing furniture, a mattress, rubble or a trailer load, call the centre before travelling so you do not have to unload/reload unnecessarily.
How to Prepare a Ringsend Recycling Centre Trip
A few minutes of sorting at home can save a lot of confusion at the gate. Use this simple order before loading the vehicle.
Split free and paid items
Keep paper, cardboard, glass bottles, cans, plastics and WEEE separate from furniture, rubble, timber, green waste and food waste.
Check the opening time
Remember that Thursday and Friday close later, Saturday and Bank Holidays close at 4pm, and Sunday is closed.
Estimate your charge
If your load contains chargeable items, check the vehicle category and bag/caddy charges before leaving home.
Call if unsure
Use 01 614 4750 if you are unsure about a van, trailer, mattress, gas cylinder, paint, rubble, oil or special household item.
Ringsend Recycling Centre vs Pigeon House Road Bottle Bank
There is also a Pigeon House Road bottle-bank listing for glass and textiles with 24-hour access. That is not the same as the full Ringsend Recycling Centre opening hours, charges and staff-managed civic amenity site.
| Facility | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Ringsend Recycling Centre | Staffed drop-off for many household recycling and waste streams. | After-hours dumping, commercial waste, tyres, asbestos, petrol/diesel. |
| Pigeon House Road Bottle Bank | Glass and textiles as listed by Dublin City Council. | Furniture, WEEE, green waste, rubble, food waste or bulky items. |
Ringsend Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Video Guide
The map below is for location planning only. It does not confirm temporary closures, price changes or whether a specific unusual item will be accepted. Call the centre if your load is complicated.
Important: do not use the map alone to decide charges. Vehicle type, waste type and onsite signage decide what you pay.
Helpful video: recycle correctly before visiting
I could not safely rely on a current official Ringsend-only video, so this section uses a helpful MyWaste Ireland recycling video. It helps residents understand recycling labels and sorting before taking items to a centre.
Common Ringsend Recycling Centre Questions Answered Properly
This page does not treat related searches as a keyword list. It answers the real trip questions: when it opens, where it is, what is free, what costs money, what is refused, and what to check before bringing a van, trailer or bulky load.
If you searched “Ringsend Recycling Centre opening hours”
Use the day-by-day table above. The centre is closed on Sundays and has shorter Saturday/Bank Holiday hours.
If you searched “Ringsend Recycling Centre charges”
Check whether your material is free recycling or chargeable waste. Vehicle-category charges apply to chargeable loads.
If you searched “Ringsend Recycling Centre address”
Use Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 RF79, and call if bringing unusual material.
Ringsend Recycling Centre Phone Number and Dublin City Council Contact
Use official contact routes before travelling with a chargeable, bulky, hazardous-looking or unusual household item.
| Need | Best contact route | Prepare first |
|---|---|---|
| Check if an item is accepted | Call Ringsend centre | Item type, quantity, vehicle type. |
| Check charges | Official leaflet + onsite staff | Vehicle type and chargeable materials. |
| Holiday opening | Dublin City Council updates | Date you plan to visit. |
| Commercial waste question | Use a commercial waste provider | Ringsend is household-use only. |
| Hazardous item | DCC or MyWaste guidance | Do not bring asbestos, petrol/diesel or oil tanks. |
FAQ: Ringsend Recycling Centre 2026
What are Ringsend Recycling Centre opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 9am–5pm, Thursday and Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday and Bank Holidays 9am–4pm, and Sundays closed.
What is the Ringsend Recycling Centre address?
The address is Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04 RF79.
What is the Ringsend Recycling Centre phone number?
The centre phone number is 01 614 4750. Dublin City Council customer service is 01 222 2222.
Is Ringsend Recycling Centre free?
Some recycling is free, including packaging materials and electrical/electronic equipment. Bulky items, rubble, timber, green waste, food waste and other chargeable materials may cost money.
What are the 2026 Ringsend Recycling Centre charges?
The 2026 leaflet lists vehicle charges of €21 for car, €28 for estate car/jeep/SUV, €55 for car and single axle trailer, and €95 for van/vehicle and double axle. There are also bag/caddy charges for green waste, domestic waste and food waste.
Can I bring a mattress to Ringsend Recycling Centre?
Yes, mattresses are listed as accepted with a charge, with a maximum of 2 per load.
Can I bring tyres to Ringsend Recycling Centre?
No. The 2026 leaflet lists tyres as not accepted. Use an appropriate tyre retailer, garage or authorised disposal route.
Does Ringsend Recycling Centre accept commercial waste?
No. The centre is for household use only, and commercial waste is not accepted.
Is the Pigeon House Road Bottle Bank the same as Ringsend Recycling Centre?
No. The bottle bank is for limited items such as glass/textiles as listed by Dublin City Council. The staffed recycling centre has separate opening hours, charges and accepted-material rules.
Is this the official Dublin City Council website?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use Dublin City Council’s official leaflet, bring-centre page and contact details for live decisions.