Check Scariff Drop-Off Rules Before You Load the Car
Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station is the Clare County Council facility at Waterpark, Scariff, V94 C4E4. It is useful for sorted household recycling, free WEEE/battery context, lightbulbs and selected charged domestic waste.
Do not treat it as a place for every bulky or mixed load. The current council notice says the compactor is out of service, so no bulky items are being accepted until further notice.
Use the official Clare County Council page or phone the centre before travelling with bulky, charged, trailer, van, mixed or uncertain loads.
Quick resident answer
Address: Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station, Waterpark, Scariff, Co. Clare, V94 C4E4. Phone: 061 921735.
Normal hours: Tuesday 9:00–13:00, Wednesday 14:00–18:00, Thursday 14:00–18:00, Friday 12:00–18:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00. Monday and Sunday are closed.
Most important current warning
The official Clare page says the compactor is out of service from 30 June 2026. As a result, no bulky items are being accepted at Scariff until further notice.
If you have a mattress, couch, furniture unit, armchair or bulky mixed load, call first or use an alternative waste transfer station.
Scariff Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
Clare County Council lists Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station with short, specific opening windows. Do not rely only on map-app hours, because storms, bank holidays, maintenance and site notices can change a trip.
| Day | Official normal hours | Practical local tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Do not leave waste at the gate or beside banks. |
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 1:00pm | Short morning window. Sort the car before leaving home. |
| Wednesday | 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Good afternoon option, but avoid arriving late with mixed waste. |
| Thursday | 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Call first if bringing a trailer, van or uncertain material. |
| Friday | 12:00 noon – 6:00pm | Useful longer afternoon window for householders. |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Likely busier. Arrive early with separated items. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use another authorised route or wait for the next opening day. |
Do not rely on conflicting directory hours: if MyWaste, Google or a local directory shows different times, Clare County Council’s live page and direct phone confirmation should win.
Scariff Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Phone Number
The official enquiry address is Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station, Waterpark, Scariff, V94 C4E4. Use the full centre name in maps, especially if you are travelling from Tuamgraney, Bodyke, Mountshannon, Feakle or Killaloe direction.
Phone
Call 061 921735 before travelling with bulky, charged, trailer, van or uncertain items.
Address
Waterpark, Scariff, Co. Clare, V94 C4E4. Use the official centre name in your map app.
Best use
Sorted household recycling, listed free WEEE/battery streams, lightbulbs and approved charged domestic waste only.
Compactor Out of Service: No Bulky Items at Scariff Until Further Notice
Clare County Council’s live Scariff page includes an important notice dated 30 June 2026: the compactor is out of service, so no bulky items are being accepted at this time. This is the key update that makes older mattress and couch price notes unsafe to rely on.
Do not load bulky items without calling: mattresses, couches, furniture units, armchairs and other bulky loads should be treated as call-first or use-an-alternative-station items while this notice remains active.
If you have a mattress
Do not assume it is accepted today. The live page says bulky items are not being accepted while the compactor is out of service.
If you have a couch
Call 061 921735 before loading it. If refused, use another Clare transfer station or licensed waste route.
If you have furniture
If it is reusable, try donation, reuse, repair or local community routes before paying for disposal.
Scariff Recycling Centre Charges for Recyclables and Domestic Waste
Scariff uses vehicle/load-based charges for recyclable loads and separate domestic waste disposal charges. Always confirm with the official page or phone if your load is mixed, wet, oversized, trailer-based or difficult to classify.
Charges for recyclable loads
| Vehicle / load type | Official charge shown | What it means for visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Car, car-based van, 4WD or equivalent | €6 | Typical small sorted household recyclable load. Minimum charge applies. |
| Car / car-based van / 4WD plus small trailer | €10 | Small trailer is max. 1.2 cu.m / 42 cu.ft under council rules. |
| Light van | €14 | Call first if your load looks commercial or mixed. |
| All other vehicles and vehicle/trailer combinations | €30 | This does not mean trucks, refuse freighters or skips are allowed. |
| Minimum charge | €6 | Applies even to small chargeable quantities. |
Domestic waste disposal charges
| Load / category | Official charge shown | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 bags | €8 per bag | Clare County Council defines a bag as 40–50 litres / swing-bin-liner equivalent. |
| Car / car-based van / 4WD with small trailer | €145 | Applies to listed domestic waste disposal category; call if mixed or uncertain. |
| Medium trailer, max 4.0 cu.m / 140 cu.ft | €265 | Large loads should be confirmed before travel. |
| Van | €260 | Call first if using a van because source and load type matter. |
| Pickup with low sides up to 0.6m / 2ft | €265 | Do not assume commercial-looking loads are accepted. |
| Van / pickup and large trailer, max 8.0 cu.m / 280 cu.ft | €430 | Confirm before travelling with a large load. |
| Tractor and large trailer, max 8.0 cu.m / 280 cu.ft | €430 | Confirm suitability and route before travelling. |
Charge-table caution: because the compactor notice currently stops bulky items, do not use old mattress/couch prices as permission to bring them. Call first.
What Can You Bring to Scariff Recycling Centre?
Scariff accepts a range of listed household recyclable streams. The visit goes smoothly when you separate items at home and avoid arriving with mixed, wet or commercial-looking loads.
| Material | Status | Sorting tip before travel |
|---|---|---|
| Glass jars and bottles | Listed | Empty and keep separate from flat glass or ceramics. |
| Aluminium cans and food cans | Listed | Empty cans before bringing them. |
| Aerosols | Listed | Keep separate and follow staff directions. |
| Plastic bottles | Listed | Empty, clean and separate from non-recyclable plastics. |
| Heavy duty cardboard | Listed | Flatten before leaving home. |
| Newspapers and magazines | Listed | Keep dry and separate. |
| Tetrapak cartons | Listed | Empty cartons before travel. |
| Waste engine oil, oil filters and mixed fuel | Listed | Do not mix with other liquids; ask staff where to put it. |
| Scrap metal | Listed | Keep sharp edges safe and separate from general bags. |
| Timber | Listed | Check condition and quantity before travelling. |
Local visitor tip: pack the boot in the order you will unload: cardboard together, glass together, WEEE/batteries together, metal together, and charged waste separate.
Free WEEE, Batteries, Fluorescent Tubes and Textile Drop-Off Context
Clare County Council lists several household streams that can be brought free of charge. MyWaste also flags Scariff for free electrical/battery recycling and lightbulb drop-off context.
Free for householders
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment such as fridges, cookers and computers.
- Fluorescent tubes.
- Waste batteries.
- Textiles that are dry and clean.
Do not mix these
- Keep batteries separate from general bags.
- Keep bulbs and fluorescent tubes protected from breakage.
- Do not put pillows and duvets into textile recycling.
- Do not mix WEEE with wet, bulky or commercial loads.
Items and Waste Categories Not Accepted at Scariff
Scariff is not a disposal route for every waste category. Some items are banned, some need a specialist route, and some are temporarily stopped because of the compactor issue.
| Do not bring / call first | Status | Better next step |
|---|---|---|
| Bulky waste | Currently not accepted | Use another transfer station until the compactor issue is resolved. |
| Trucks, refuse freighters and skips | Not allowed | Use licensed commercial or specialist waste routes. |
| Toxic, dangerous or hazardous waste | Banned | Use a specialist hazardous-waste route. |
| General liquids | Banned | Do not pour or dump; check MyWaste for the correct route. |
| Animal carcasses | Banned | Use appropriate agricultural/veterinary disposal routes. |
| Medical and healthcare waste | Banned | Use healthcare or pharmacy guidance routes. |
| Sewage sludge / septic tank effluent | Banned | Use licensed septic or wastewater services. |
| Farm plastic | Not this route | Use farm plastic recycling routes. |
| Tyres | Not accepted | Use tyre retailer or authorised tyre recycling route. |
Hard rule: do not leave waste outside the gate if the site is closed or refuses the item. Clare County Council notes CCTV is in operation and littering around bring banks or centres is an offence.
Scariff Recycling Centre Vehicle Rules: Cars, Vans, Trailers and No-Skip Warning
The charge table is vehicle-based, but that does not mean every vehicle or load is acceptable. Scariff works best for household-sized, separated loads brought in suitable vehicles.
Safer visit types
- Car with sorted household recyclables.
- Car-based van with normal household recyclable load.
- Small trailer within Clare County Council’s definition.
- Small number of sorted domestic bags where charges are clear.
Call first or avoid
- Large van or high-sided trailer.
- Commercial-looking load.
- Mixed DIY or construction-style waste.
- Skip, truck or refuse-freighter load.
- Furniture or bulky load while compactor notice is active.
Best wording: “I’m coming in a [car/van/trailer] with [item list]. Can you confirm if Scariff accepts this load today and what the likely charge is?”
Scariff Recycling Centre Checklist Before Loading the Car
A little sorting at home saves time, money and stress at the gate. Scariff is not a shortcut for mixed dumping; it works best when householders arrive with clean, separated items and the right vehicle.
Sort at home first
Keep cardboard, glass, cans, WEEE, batteries, bulbs, timber, metal, oil streams and general bags separate before you travel.
Check the current no-bulky notice
Do not bring furniture, mattresses or other bulky items while the compactor notice remains active unless the centre confirms otherwise.
Check your vehicle category
A car load is not charged the same as a trailer or van load. If your vehicle or trailer is unclear, call first.
Arrive with time to unload safely
Do not arrive near closing with mixed bags, a trailer or items that need staff advice.
Senior-friendly tip: if an item is too heavy to lift safely, do not struggle on site. Ask for help before you go or phone the centre about the correct disposal route.
Scariff Recycling Centre Item and Charge Helper
Pick what you are bringing. This turns common searches like opening hours, charges, van load, WEEE drop-off, mattress disposal and trailer rules into a practical next step.
What are you bringing?
Likely charge: a normal car/car-based van/4WD recyclable load is listed at €6.
Before travelling: separate materials and check the official page if the load includes anything bulky, mixed or unusual.
If Scariff Recycling Centre Is Closed or Your Item Is Not Accepted
If Scariff is closed or your item is refused, do not leave it at the gate. Use another Clare County Council facility, MyWaste’s drop-off search, retailer take-back, a licensed collector or a specialist disposal route depending on the item.
Closer to Shannon side?
Use the Shannon Recycling Centre guide and verify the official Clare page before travelling.
Closer to Ennis side?
Use the Ennis Recycling Centre guide for Gort Road details and charges.
Not sure where it goes?
Use the Recycling Near Me guide or MyWaste before driving.
Reuse before disposal: if furniture or electricals still work, offer them locally, donate if accepted, repair them, or use a reuse route before paying for disposal.
Scariff Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map helps you find Waterpark, Scariff, but it should not be used to confirm live hours, current no-bulky restrictions, holiday changes or charges. For that, use the official Clare page or call the centre.
Map warning: map apps can show outdated hours or generic recycling labels. Always trust Clare County Council’s live page for current restrictions and centre rules.
Helpful official Ireland video: waste prevention and recycling
A My Waste Ireland recycling/waste-prevention video is useful here because most wasted trips happen when people arrive with mixed, dirty, bulky or wrong-route items.
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Common Scariff Recycling Centre Questions Answered Without Keyword Stuffing
People searching this page usually need a practical answer: opening hours, address, phone number, charges, vehicle rules, WEEE drop-off, mattresses, furniture, bags, trailers, map directions and what not to bring.
If you searched for charges
Check whether your load is a recyclable car load, trailer load, van load or domestic waste bag load before comparing fees.
If you searched for mattresses
Do not rely on old mattress prices. The current official notice says no bulky items are accepted until further notice.
If you searched for WEEE
Keep electrical items, batteries and fluorescent tubes separate and use the official or MyWaste listing before travel.
FAQ: Scariff Recycling Centre Opening Hours, Address and Charges
Where is Scariff Recycling Centre?
Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station is at Waterpark, Scariff, Co. Clare, V94 C4E4.
What is the phone number for Scariff Recycling Centre?
The official phone number listed for Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station is 061 921735.
What are Scariff Recycling Centre opening hours?
Normal official hours are Tuesday 9:00am–1:00pm, Wednesday 2:00pm–6:00pm, Thursday 2:00pm–6:00pm, Friday 12:00 noon–6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm. Monday and Sunday are closed.
Is Scariff Recycling Centre open on Monday?
No. Clare County Council lists Monday as closed for Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station.
How much is a car load at Scariff Recycling Centre?
The official charge table lists a car, car-based van, 4WD or equivalent recyclable load at €6, with a €6 minimum charge.
How much is a small trailer at Scariff Recycling Centre?
The official charge table lists a car/car-based van/4WD with a small trailer at €10. Check the council’s small-trailer definition before travelling with anything larger.
How much is a light van at Scariff Recycling Centre?
The official charge table lists a light van recyclable load at €14. Call first if the load is mixed, bulky, commercial-looking or unclear.
Can I bring a mattress or couch to Scariff Recycling Centre?
Not while the current compactor notice remains active. Clare County Council says the compactor is out of service and no bulky items are being accepted until further notice.
Can I bring a truck, refuse freighter or skip?
No. Clare County Council states that trucks, refuse freighters and skips are not allowed at Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station.
Can I recycle electrical items, batteries or lightbulbs at Scariff?
MyWaste lists Scariff as a civic amenity/recycling centre with free electrical/battery recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off context. Keep those items separate and follow staff directions.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
Use these links before travelling with a van, trailer, mattress, couch, many bags, WEEE, oils, timber, metal or any uncertain item.
- Clare County Council: Scariff Recycling Centre and Transfer Station
- Clare County Council: Recycling centres and transfer stations
- MyWaste: Scariff recycling center listing
- MyWaste Ireland
- Eircode Finder
- Shannon Recycling Centre guide
- Ennis Recycling Centre guide
- Recycling Near Me Ireland guide
- Civic Amenity Recycling Centre Ireland guide
Final takeaway: Scariff Recycling Centre is useful for sorted household recyclable loads, listed free household WEEE/battery streams and selected charged domestic waste, but the current compactor notice means no bulky items are being accepted until further notice. Check official hours, sort before travelling and call 061 921735 before bringing a van, trailer, many bags or any uncertain load.