Silliot Hill Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address, Prices & What to Bring
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre & Civic Amenity is the Kilcullen-area recycling centre for County Kildare residents and businesses. Use this guide before you load the car, van or trailer so you know the hours, address, accepted waste, charges and items that should not be brought.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always check the official AES/Kildare County Council page before travelling, especially around bank holidays or special events.
Quick answer: hours, address and phone
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 15:45. The site is closed on bank holidays. The official address is Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 AC61.
The centre is located just outside Kilcullen on the Naas–Kilcullen road. If you are coming with a full boot, van or trailer, check the charges and accepted-waste list before you leave home.
Before you load the car
Do not bring C&D material such as tiles, soil, stone, ceramics or insulation. AES also says green waste should be placed on the hill in the Green Waste Skip, and public access is not permitted to the waste transfer shed.
For current site questions, call 045 580060. Some third-party directories may show older or different phone details, so the AES official page should be treated as the main source.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre is officially listed as open from 08:00 to 15:45, Monday to Saturday. The site is closed on bank holidays. Do not rely on old screenshots or map snippets around Christmas, New Year, Easter or bank-holiday weekends.
| Day | Opening time | Closing time | Resident note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 | 15:45 | Arrive well before closing if unloading mixed items. |
| Tuesday | 08:00 | 15:45 | Sort items before arrival to save time. |
| Wednesday | 08:00 | 15:45 | Good day to avoid weekend rush where possible. |
| Thursday | 08:00 | 15:45 | Check charges before bringing bulky waste. |
| Friday | 08:00 | 15:45 | Bank-holiday Fridays may need extra checking. |
| Saturday | 08:00 | 15:45 | Usually busier; go early if bringing a full load. |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | Use a bring bank only for allowed small recyclables. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Closed | Check official updates before travelling. |
Practical warning: “Open until 15:45” does not mean arrive at 15:44 with a trailer of mixed waste. Staff may need time to direct you to the correct bay, weigh materials and keep the site safe.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Location
The official address is Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 AC61. Kildare County Council describes the centre as located just outside Kilcullen on the Naas–Kilcullen road.
For Kilcullen residents
Use the Eircode R56 AC61 and follow local road signage. Keep waste sorted so you are not holding up the queue.
For Naas/Newbridge side
Expect a civic-amenity style site, not a normal shop. Bring only accepted waste and be ready for staff direction.
For vans/trailers
Check charges and material rules first. Vans, trailers, estate cars and jeeps may be charged differently for recycling loads.
What Are You Bringing to Silliot Hill? Use This Before You Travel
The fastest way to use Silliot Hill is to decide your load type before leaving home. This avoids arriving with C&D waste, badly mixed items, unsafe electricals or a payment surprise.
Choose your main item
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 domestic/commercial waste accepted by the site, not construction or demolition waste.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Prices and Charges
AES publishes a price table by waste type. Prices can change, so treat the table below as a practical guide and verify the official page before travelling with a large load, bulky waste, paint, mattresses or commercial items.
| Waste type | Published charge | What it means in plain English |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) | 30c per kg, minimum €8 | General waste 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 if possible. |
| 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. |
| Household appliances | Free of charge | Household WEEE items can be dropped off free. |
| Commercial electrics | 50c per kg | Business electrical waste may be charged by weight. |
| Commercial recycling | 10c per kg | Commercial material is not the same as household recycling. |
| Organic food waste | 10c per kg | Food waste accepted where correctly presented. |
| Paint / hazardous waste | 63c per kg, minimum €13 | Keep paint and hazardous items separate and sealed. |
| Double mattress | €30 | Published charge for a double mattress. |
| Single mattress | €20 | Published charge for a single mattress. |
| C&D waste | Not accepted | Tiles, soil, stone, ceramics and insulation should not be brought. |
Money-saving check: sort recycling, green waste, WEEE, mattresses, timber and general waste before you arrive. Mixed loads often take longer and may be charged in a less favourable way.
What Can You Bring to Silliot Hill Recycling Centre?
The official AES list includes 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 household glass in small frames.
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 items
- Green garden waste.
- Bulky waste.
- Mattresses.
- Timber and scrap metal.
- Paint cans, pesticides and herbicide containers.
Good loading order: put free WEEE/electricals together, keep glass separate, keep paint sealed upright, separate garden waste, and do not bury small batteries under general rubbish.
What Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Does Not Accept
The most important exclusion is C&D waste. 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 | Classed as construction/demolition type material. |
| Soil | Not accepted | Do not bring garden soil or excavated material. |
| Stone / rubble | Not accepted | Heavy C&D-type waste needs another permitted route. |
| Ceramics | Not accepted | Official note lists ceramics under C&D not accepted. |
| Insulation | Not accepted | Do not load renovation insulation for this site. |
| Public access to transfer shed | Not permitted | Follow staff directions and public-area signage only. |
Do not gamble with renovation waste. If you are clearing a bathroom, kitchen, attic or building site, call first. Turning up with C&D waste wastes your trip and can create site safety problems.
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. That means garden material should be kept separate from general rubbish and other recycling.
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 or stones.
- Plastic bags and pots.
- General rubbish.
- Paint, oil or chemicals.
- Construction material.
Free Electrical, Battery and Lightbulb Drop-Off at Silliot Hill
MyWaste lists AES Silliot Hill as a civic amenity/recycling centre with free electrical/battery recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off. Kildare County Council also explains that waste batteries can be recycled at Silliot Hill and Gallows Hill, and that waste batteries and lightbulbs can be recycled free through civic amenity routes.
Bring for WEEE
Small electricals, large household appliances, TVs, monitors, computer bases and other household WEEE items where accepted.
Bring for batteries
Household batteries should be kept separate and never hidden in general rubbish or mixed recycling.
Bring for lightbulbs
Lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes should be handled carefully and placed in the correct drop-off area.
Battery safety: batteries can cause fires if they are thrown into the wrong waste stream. Tape terminals on loose lithium batteries where appropriate and keep them separate before drop-off.
Silliot Hill Site Rules That Save Time at the Gate
A civic amenity centre is not the same as a normal 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 illegal dumping.
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre vs Bring Banks in Kildare
Kildare County Council explains that bring banks are for smaller household recyclables such as glass, cans and textiles depending on the container at each location. Silliot Hill is a fuller civic amenity/recycling centre where wider materials and charged waste may be handled.
| 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. |
| Mattress or bulky waste | No | Use Silliot Hill and check charges. |
| Electrical appliance | Only if a WEEE point exists | Yes, household appliances listed free. |
| Green garden waste | No | Use Green Waste Skip on the hill. |
Silliot Hill Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for directions to Silliot Hill Recycling Centre. The video is included as helpful recycling/waste-reduction context; always use the official AES page for live hours, site charges and accepted-waste decisions.
Map warning: Google Maps can help with directions, but it does not confirm today’s opening, queue conditions, prices, bank-holiday closure or whether your material is accepted.
Helpful local video: Kildare waste reduction context
This Kildare County Council video is useful background for residents thinking about waste reduction and circular habits. It is not a Silliot Hill site-rules video, so use the AES official page for centre-specific instructions.
What People Usually Need to Know Before Visiting Silliot Hill
Most residents searching for Silliot Hill are not only looking for one line of opening hours. They need to know whether the site is open today, what the address is, whether they can bring a mattress, how much paint or bulky waste costs, whether electricals are free, and what items will be refused.
If you searched opening hours
Use 08:00–15:45 Monday to Saturday as the standard listing, but verify bank holidays before travelling.
If you searched address
Use Silliot Hill, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, R56 AC61 and follow the Naas–Kilcullen road location context.
If you searched charges
Check the waste-type price table before loading the car, especially for mattresses, paint, bulky waste, timber and green waste.
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?
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 centres page
- MyWaste AES Silliot Hill listing
- Kildare electrical waste and battery recycling page
- Kildare bring banks network
- MyWaste Ireland
- AES Bord na Móna coverage area guide
- AES Bord na Móna bin sizes guide