Check Hours, Prices and What to Sort Before the Silliot Hill Gate
Silliot Hill is useful for bulky waste, WEEE, green waste, paint, mattresses, timber and mixed recycling, but the trip is smoother when you separate the load before leaving home.
Use this guide to check the official hours, R56 AC61 address, current charges, C&D exclusions, free electrical drop-off, map directions and the questions to ask before you arrive.
Check live AES/Kildare updates before travelling on a bank-holiday week or with a paid, bulky, hazardous or trailer load.
Quick answer for visitors
AES lists Silliot Hill Recycling Centre & Civic Amenity as open Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 15:45, closed on bank holidays. The official address is Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 AC61.
The centre accepts a wide range of materials, but not every item is free and not every “recycling” item belongs there. C&D materials such as tiles, soil, stone, ceramics and insulation are specifically listed as not accepted.
Fastest safe loading plan
Keep green waste, WEEE, batteries, lightbulbs, paint, timber, mattresses, metal, glass, cardboard, general waste and tyres separate. Mixed loads are slower and can cost more.
For large trailers, unknown chemicals, gas cylinders, tyres, commercial-looking loads or renovation material, phone first instead of guessing at the gate.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Opening Hours and Bank-Holiday Checks
The official AES page lists 08:00 to 15:45, Monday to Saturday, and says the site is closed on bank holidays. Kildare County Council also lists Silliot Hill as 8am to 3.45pm Monday to Saturday.
| Day | Listed opening | Visitor advice |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–15:45 | Good day for bulky or mixed loads if you need staff direction. |
| Tuesday | 08:00–15:45 | Sort electricals, batteries and green waste before arrival. |
| Wednesday | 08:00–15:45 | Useful for avoiding Saturday queue pressure. |
| Thursday | 08:00–15:45 | Call first for gas cylinders, tyres, large paint loads or commercial-looking material. |
| Friday | 08:00–15:45 | Check if the following Monday is a bank holiday. |
| Saturday | 08:00–15:45 | Often busier; arrive early if unloading several waste types. |
| Sunday | Not listed as open | Use correct bring banks only for small accepted items. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check AES/Kildare updates before travelling. |
Practical warning: “open until 15:45” does not mean arrive at 15:44 with a van or trailer. Give staff time to direct you to the correct bay and price the load safely.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Location Near Kilcullen
The official address is Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 AC61. Kildare County Council describes the centre as just outside Kilcullen on the Naas–Kilcullen road.
For Kilcullen residents
Use the Eircode and follow local signage. Keep the boot sorted so you do not hold up the queue at the unloading area.
For Naas or Newbridge side
Treat it as a civic amenity facility, not a normal shop. Bring only accepted waste and be ready for site directions.
For vans and trailers
Check the price table before leaving. Vehicle type can affect recycling charges, and mixed loads can be more awkward to process.
Local map tip: use R56 AC61 rather than only “recycling near me”. Map results can mix civic amenity sites, bring banks and private waste businesses.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Prices by Waste Type
AES publishes a waste-type price table for Silliot Hill. Prices can change, so use the table below as a practical guide and verify the official page before travelling with a large, heavy, hazardous or unusual load.
General waste, recycling and green waste
| Waste type | Published charge | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Solid Waste | 30c per kg, minimum €8 | General waste is charged by weight with a minimum charge. |
| Bulky waste | 30c per kg, minimum €8 | Large household waste may be weighed and charged. |
| Wood / timber | 10c per kg, minimum €5 | Keep timber separate from general waste. |
| Green waste | 10c per kg, minimum €5 | Garden waste goes to the Green Waste Skip on the hill. |
| Recycling by saloon car | €2.25 | Lower charge for a normal car recycling load. |
| Recycling by van, trailer, estate car or jeep | €4.50 | Larger vehicle/load category for recycling. |
Electrical, commercial, paint and mattress charges
| Waste type | Published charge | Before you bring it |
|---|---|---|
| Household appliances | Free of charge | Keep household WEEE separate and remove personal data from devices. |
| Commercial electrics | 50c per kg | Business electricals are not the same as household appliances. |
| Commercial recycling | 10c per kg | Ask first if the load looks like business or trade waste. |
| Organic food waste | 10c per kg | Keep organic material separate and clean. |
| Paint / hazardous waste | 63c per kg, minimum €13 | Keep sealed, upright and labelled. |
| Double mattress | €30 | Bring help to unload and do not arrive close to closing. |
| Single mattress | €20 | Keep dry where possible and separate from other bulky waste. |
| C&D waste | Not accepted | Do not bring tiles, soil, stone, ceramics or insulation. |
Money-saving check: sort recycling, WEEE, green waste, mattresses, paint, timber and general waste before you arrive. Mixed loads can take longer and may be charged less favourably.
What Are You Bringing to Silliot Hill? Use This Before You Travel
This helper is not an official price calculator. It helps you decide what to separate, what may be free, what may be charged and what should not be brought to Silliot Hill at all.
Choose your main load type
Do this: check the official price table first. General municipal waste is charged by weight with a minimum charge.
Bring it only if: it is normal accepted waste, not renovation or C&D material.
What Can You Bring to Silliot Hill Recycling Centre?
The AES accepted-waste list covers a wide range of household recycling, electrical, garden, bulky and disposal items. The key is to keep materials separated and follow staff direction on site.
Everyday recycling
- Aluminium cans and metal cans.
- Cardboard and mixed papers.
- Plastic packaging and plastic bottles.
- Tetra Pak cartons.
- Glass bottles and small-frame household glass.
Electrical and WEEE
- White goods such as fridges and dishwashers.
- Small electrical goods such as kettles and toasters.
- TVs and monitors.
- Computer bases.
- Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
Other accepted streams
- Green garden waste.
- Bulky waste.
- Mattresses.
- Timber and scrap metal.
- Paint cans, pesticides and herbicide containers.
Good loading order: put free WEEE together, keep glass separate, keep paint sealed upright, separate garden waste, and do not bury small batteries under general rubbish.
Green Waste at Silliot Hill: Use the Green Waste Skip on the Hill
AES says all green waste should be disposed of on the hill in the Green Waste Skip. This means garden material should be kept separate from general rubbish, recycling, paint, soil and plastic bags.
Usually suitable green waste
- Grass cuttings.
- Leaves.
- Hedge clippings.
- Small branches where accepted by staff.
- Garden plant material.
Do not mix with green waste
- Soil, stones or rubble.
- Plastic bags or plant pots.
- General rubbish.
- Paint, oil or chemicals.
- Construction material.
Garden clear-out tip: grass and hedge clippings are different from soil and rubble. If you are digging out a garden bed, do not assume the soil can go into green waste.
Free Electrical, Battery and Lightbulb Drop-Off at Silliot Hill
MyWaste lists AES Silliot Hill as a civic amenity/recycling centre with free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off. Kildare County Council also says waste batteries can be recycled at Silliot Hill and Gallows Hill.
Small electricals
Keep kettles, chargers, cables, radios, toys, phones and small devices out of black bags and normal household recycling.
Large appliances
Household appliances are listed as free of charge by AES. Keep them separate and follow staff direction at the site.
Batteries and bulbs
Do not hide batteries or lightbulbs in general waste. Keep them separate and handle fluorescent tubes carefully.
Battery safety: batteries can cause fires if placed in the wrong waste stream. Tape loose lithium-battery terminals where appropriate and keep batteries separate before drop-off.
Paint, Pesticides, Aerosols and Hazardous Household Waste at Silliot Hill
AES lists paint/hazardous waste at 63c per kg with a minimum charge of €13. The accepted list includes aerosols, paint cans, herbicide and pesticide containers, and waste oil up to a stated 10-litre maximum.
Prepare safely
- Keep containers upright and sealed.
- Do not mix chemicals together.
- Keep labels visible if possible.
- Place leaking items in a secondary container.
- Phone first if the label is missing or the item is unknown.
Do not do this
- Do not pour paint or oil down drains.
- Do not put aerosols in a fire or black bag.
- Do not hide pesticides under general waste.
- Do not bring business chemicals without checking.
- Do not leave hazardous items outside the gate.
What Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Does Not Accept
The biggest trip-waster is construction and demolition material. AES specifically says C&D materials are not accepted, including tiles, soil, stone, ceramics and insulation.
| Item/material | Status | Why this matters |
|---|---|---|
| Tiles | Not accepted | Listed as C&D material. |
| Soil | Not accepted | Do not bring garden soil, subsoil or excavated material. |
| Stone/rubble | Not accepted | Heavy C&D-type waste needs another permitted route. |
| Ceramics | Not accepted | Do not mix with glass bottles or household glass. |
| Insulation | Not accepted | Renovation insulation should not be loaded for this site. |
| Public access to transfer shed | Not permitted | Follow staff direction and stay in public areas only. |
Renovation warning: if you are clearing a bathroom, kitchen, attic, garden wall or building site, call first. Turning up with C&D waste wastes your trip and can create safety issues.
Silliot Hill Site Rules That Save Time at the Gate
A civic amenity centre is not the same as a bring bank. You may be weighed, directed to different bays, charged by waste type, or told that a material cannot be accepted.
Sort before leaving home
Separate recycling, glass, WEEE, green waste, mattresses, timber, paint and general waste.
Keep hazardous items upright
Paint, pesticides, herbicide containers and waste oil should be sealed and easy to identify.
Follow staff direction
Do not enter restricted site areas and do not access the waste transfer shed.
Do not dump outside the gate
If the centre is closed, bring the material home. Leaving waste outside a facility or bring bank can be treated as dumping.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre vs Kildare Bring Banks
Kildare County Council explains that bring banks are for smaller household recyclables such as glass, cans and textiles, depending on the containers at each location. Silliot Hill is a fuller civic amenity/recycling centre with wider accepted materials and charges for some waste types.
| Need | Use a bring bank? | Use Silliot Hill? |
|---|---|---|
| Small amount of glass bottles/jars | Often yes. | Yes, if using the centre for other items too. |
| Full car boot of mixed recycling | Usually not ideal. | Better option after sorting. |
| Mattress or bulky waste | No. | Use Silliot Hill and check charges. |
| Electrical appliance | Only if a WEEE point exists. | Yes; household appliances are listed free. |
| Green garden waste | No. | Use the Green Waste Skip on the hill. |
| Paint or pesticides | No. | Use Silliot Hill after checking hazardous-waste charge and safety. |
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Kildare Recycling Video
The map is for directions to the Silliot Hill / Kilcullen civic amenity location. It does not confirm today’s queue, charges, bank-holiday closure or whether your material will be accepted.
Helpful local video: Kildare waste reduction context
This Kildare County Council video is useful background for residents thinking about recycling, waste reduction and better sorting habits. It is not a Silliot Hill site-rules video, so use AES for centre-specific instructions.
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What People Usually Need Before Visiting Silliot Hill
Most visitors are not only looking for one line of opening hours. They need to know whether the site is open today, what the charge might be, whether mattresses or paint are accepted, whether electricals are free, and what will be refused.
If you need opening hours
Use 08:00–15:45 Monday to Saturday as the standard listing, but verify bank holidays before travelling.
If you need charges
Check the waste-type table before loading the car, especially for mattresses, paint, bulky waste, timber and green waste.
If you need an item decision
Name the item first. A glass jar, TV, mattress, tyre, paint tin and bathroom tile all need different handling.
FAQ: Silliot Hill Recycling Centre
What are Silliot Hill Recycling Centre opening hours?
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre is listed as open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 15:45. It is closed on bank holidays.
What is the address for Silliot Hill Recycling Centre?
The official address is Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 AC61.
What is the phone number for Silliot Hill Recycling Centre?
The AES official page lists contact as 045 580060. Use this for current site questions before travelling.
Does Silliot Hill accept household appliances?
Yes. AES lists household appliances as free of charge. Keep appliances separate and follow staff directions on site.
Can I bring batteries and lightbulbs to Silliot Hill?
Yes. MyWaste lists AES Silliot Hill for free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off. Keep these items separate and safe.
Can I bring green garden waste?
Yes. AES says all green waste should be disposed of on the hill in the Green Waste Skip. Do not mix it with general waste, plastic bags, soil or stones.
Can I bring soil, tiles, stone or insulation?
No. AES states that C&D waste is not accepted, including tiles, soil, stone, ceramics and insulation.
How much does a mattress cost at Silliot Hill?
The AES published table lists a single mattress at €20 and a double mattress at €30. Always check the official page in case charges change.
Is Silliot Hill open on Sundays?
No. The standard listed opening days are Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 15:45. Sunday is not listed as an opening day.
Is Silliot Hill the same as a bring bank?
No. A bring bank is usually for small items like glass, cans or textiles. Silliot Hill is a civic amenity/recycling centre with wider accepted materials and charges for some waste types.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
- Official AES Silliot Hill Recycling Centre & Civic Amenity page
- Kildare County Council recycling page
- MyWaste AES Silliot Hill listing
- Kildare electrical waste and battery recycling page
- Kildare bring banks network
- MyWaste A-Z waste guide
- Recycling Near Me Ireland guide
- Civic Amenity Recycling Centre Ireland guide
- AES Bord na Móna coverage area guide
Final takeaway: Silliot Hill Recycling Centre is best used when you arrive early, sorted and clear on your waste type. Check AES prices before loading bulky waste, paint, mattresses, green waste, timber, tyres or anything that may be C&D material.