Mungret Recycling: Pricing, Bin Service & Contact Guide 2026
Use this practical guide before visiting Mungret Recycling Centre in Bunlicky, Mungret. It explains 2026 opening hours, gate pricing, what the site accepts, what it does not accept, WEEE/free electrical drop-off, contact numbers, map directions and the difference between a recycling centre and household bin collection service.
Independent local guide. Always check Limerick.ie or phone the centre before travelling with bulky items, trailers, mattresses, oils, paint, commercial waste or items you are unsure about.
Quick answer for Limerick residents
Mungret Recycling Centre is the Mungret Civic Amenity Centre at Bunlicky, Mungret, Limerick. Limerick City and County Council lists the centre as one of its civic amenity centres, operated under contract.
For 2026, Limerick lists Mungret as open Monday to Wednesday 10am–5pm, Thursday and Friday 10am–8pm, and Saturday 10am–5pm. Sunday is closed.
Important: this is not a household bin company
Mungret Recycling is a civic amenity / recycling centre. It is for bringing waste and recycling to the site. It is not the same as a kerbside household bin collection company that collects wheelie bins from your home.
For household bin collection, you normally need a permitted waste collector. For drop-off, Mungret can help with many household recycling and disposal streams.
Mungret Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
Limerick City and County Council announced revised 2026 hours for Mungret Civic Amenity Site, including later evening opening on Thursday and Friday. Use the council page as the strongest source if an older listing shows different times.
| Day | Opening hours | Last entry / resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Last entry listed as 4:45pm. |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Good day for sorted household recycling. |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Last entry listed as 4:45pm. |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 8:00pm | Extended evening access; last entry listed as 7:45pm. |
| Friday | 10:00am – 8:00pm | Extended evening access; useful after work. |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Last entry listed as 4:45pm; expect household traffic. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave waste outside the gate. |
| Christmas / bank holidays | Subject to change | Check Limerick.ie or phone before travelling near holidays. |
Practical rule: if you have a mixed load, trailer, mattress, couch, green waste, paint tins or oils, arrive well before last entry. Staff need enough time to direct you safely to the correct bays.
Mungret Recycling Centre Address and Phone Numbers
The Mungret centre is listed at Bunlicky, Mungret, Limerick. MyWaste lists contact details as 061 305720 / 086 2053428, while Limerick’s civic amenity page lists 086 2053428 for Mungret.
Address
Bunlicky, Mungret, Limerick. Search “Mungret Civic Amenity Centre Bunlicky” in maps.
Centre phone
086 2053428. Use this for site-specific questions before travelling.
Council customer service
Limerick customer service is listed as 061 556000 for further information.
Senior-friendly direction tip: write down the address, centre phone number and opening day before leaving. Do not rely only on “recycling near me” because map results can show bottle banks, private yards or older listings.
Mungret Recycling Pricing 2026: Gate Fees and Item Charges
Limerick City and County Council lists revised gate charges for Mungret, Newcastle West and Kilmallock civic amenity centres. Charges are householder charges inclusive of VAT, but the best move is still to check the official page before travelling because site rules can change during holiday periods or special notices.
| Vehicle / item | Listed charge | What residents should know |
|---|---|---|
| Car | €8 | General gate fee for a car visit. |
| Car and trailer, 6ft x 4ft | €18 | Phone if your trailer is larger or load is mixed. |
| Light van | €18 | Make sure the load is household, not commercial. |
| Double axle trailer, 8ft x 4ft | €32 | Large loads take more time; arrive well before closing. |
| Single mattress incl. base | €18 | Keep dry and phone if bringing more than one. |
| Double mattress incl. base | €24 | Bulky item charge applies. |
| King / queen mattress incl. base | €30 | Bring help if you cannot unload safely. |
| Armchair | €12 | Check condition and unloading help before travelling. |
| 2-seater couch | €18 | Phone if the couch is oversized or part of a mixed load. |
| 3-seater couch | €24 | Large furniture should be easy to unload safely. |
| Roll of carpet | €10 per room | Keep separate from other waste. |
| All batteries, fluorescent tubes, WEEE, domestic fridges, washing machines | Free listed | Keep WEEE and batteries separate from ordinary waste. |
| Green waste per car / van | €7 | Grass and hedge cuttings only; no soil. |
| Green waste per van or trailer | €16 – €32 | Quantity and vehicle type matter. |
| Green waste commercial | €0.12/kg | Commercial rules differ from household drop-off. |
Do not budget from old comments or screenshots. The official Limerick.ie pricing list is the safer baseline. For sofas, mattresses, trailers, oils, mixed loads or commercial-looking waste, call before loading the car.
Does Mungret Recycling Offer Household Bin Collection Service?
This is an important user-intent question. Mungret Recycling Centre is a drop-off civic amenity site. It is not the same as a wheelie-bin collection company that collects black, green or brown bins from your home every week.
| Need | Use Mungret Recycling? | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Bring cardboard, WEEE, green waste, batteries or bulky household items | Yes, where accepted | Use Mungret Civic Amenity Centre and follow site charges. |
| Weekly wheelie-bin collection from your home | No | Use a permitted household waste collector serving your address. |
| Brown bin / food waste collection | No kerbside service from the centre | Ask your household bin provider about brown-bin service. |
| Business waste collection | Do not assume | Use an authorised commercial waste collector or council-confirmed route. |
| Large building waste / plasterboard / treated timber | Not normal Mungret route | Limerick points several excluded items to Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre. |
Simple wording: Mungret is for “I am bringing waste to the centre.” A bin service is “a company comes to collect my wheelie bin.” These are different services.
What Can You Bring to Mungret Recycling Centre?
Limerick’s civic amenity page lists many accepted streams at Mungret, Newcastle West and Kilmallock centres. Some items are free, some are included after entry, and some have limits or extra charges.
| Material | Examples listed by Limerick | How to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Dry recycling | Cardboard, dry cardboard packing, newspapers, magazines, mixed paper, tetra paks, drink and food cans, plastic bottles. | Keep clean, dry, empty and separated. Flatten cardboard. |
| Glass and cans | Glass bottles, drink and food cans, scrap metal. | Empty and rinse. Ask staff where flat glass goes. |
| WEEE and electrical goods | Electrical goods, white goods, mobile phones, domestic fridges, washing machines. | Keep separate. WEEE is listed free. |
| Batteries and bulbs | Batteries, fluorescent tubes, lamps and lightbulbs. | Keep batteries separate. Batteries up to 2kg are listed free; over 2kg charge can apply. |
| Garden waste | Grass and hedge cuttings, tree cuttings under listed size, garden waste but no soil. | Green waste only. Do not include soil or contaminated material. |
| Household bulky items | Large household furniture, carpeting, armchairs, couches and mattresses with listed charges. | Phone first if the item is wet, oversized or part of a mixed load. |
| Oils and filters | Waste cooking/car oil, oil filters with limits and extra charges over limits. | Keep sealed and upright. Ask staff before unloading. |
| Other listed items | Books, clothing and footwear, DVDs/CDs, hard plastics, polystyrene, concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics. | Separate by material type before arrival. |
Best boot layout: cardboard flat, batteries in a small tub, oils upright in a sealed container, WEEE on one side, garden waste contained, and bulky paid items easy to show staff.
What Mungret Recycling Centre Does Not Accept
Limerick’s civic amenity page also lists materials not accepted at the three civic amenity centres and says these items should be taken to Gortadroma Waste and Recycling Centre instead. Always check before travelling because the wrong site can waste your trip.
| Not accepted at Mungret / CA sites | Why it matters | Better next step |
|---|---|---|
| General waste | Not listed as accepted at the civic amenity sites. | Use your household bin provider or the correct waste facility. |
| Treated timber, creosote and painted timber | Different handling from untreated timber. | Check Gortadroma or authorised waste collector. |
| Plasterboard | Restricted construction-style waste. | Use Gortadroma or a permitted construction waste route. |
| Household gas cylinders | Pressure and fire risk. | Use supplier return or council-confirmed route. |
| Pillows, duvets, suitcases, insulation, MDF | Listed as not accepted in the council page. | Check Gortadroma or authorised disposal route. |
| PVC window frames, plastic baths, shower trays, fibre glass items | Restricted bulky/building material. | Phone before moving these items. |
| Ink and toner cartridges | Listed as not accepted in the council page. | Use retailer, manufacturer or specialist recycling route. |
Do not hide restricted items inside bags. If staff refuse an item, you may have to bring it home again. Phone first if it is from DIY work, construction, gas, treated timber, plasterboard, insulation or mixed general waste.
What Are You Bringing to Mungret Recycling?
Use this helper before loading the car. It is not a price guarantee, but it tells you the safest next step for common Mungret Recycling searches.
Select the main item type
Likely route: a normal car visit is listed at €8, but charges depend on what you bring.
Before you leave: sort materials by type and check whether any bulky or restricted items are in the load.
Free WEEE, Batteries, Fluorescent Tubes and Appliances at Mungret
Limerick lists all batteries, fluorescent tubes, WEEE, domestic fridges and washing machines as free. MyWaste also lists Mungret as a recycling centre and WEEE route. Keep electrical items separate from ordinary waste so staff can direct you properly.
Small electricals
Kettles, toasters, chargers, phones, laptops and small appliances should be kept separate from normal waste.
Large appliances
Fridges, freezers and washing machines are listed free, but ask staff where to unload safely.
Batteries and tubes
Keep batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs separate. Do not throw them into a mixed bag.
Commercial Waste, Vans and “Business-Looking” Loads
A light van has a listed gate charge, but that does not automatically mean all business waste is acceptable. If the waste came from paid work, a shop, office, commercial premises, landlord clearance, construction job or trade activity, check the rules before travelling.
Business rule: household civic amenity centres are not a shortcut for commercial disposal. Use a permitted waste collector if the load is from business, trade or paid work.
Simple Mungret Recycling Visit Plan
A few minutes of preparation at home saves money, time and stress at the gate. Use this plan before you travel.
Check opening day and last entry
Mungret is open Monday to Saturday, but last entry applies. Thursday and Friday have extended evening hours.
Sort the car before leaving
Keep cardboard, glass, WEEE, batteries, oils, green waste, furniture and restricted items separate.
Budget for gate and item charges
Car, trailer, van, mattress, couch, carpet and green-waste charges can apply. WEEE streams are listed free.
Phone for awkward items
Call for plasterboard, treated timber, gas cylinders, commercial waste, large trailers, oils over limits or mixed bulky loads.
Best phone wording: “I am coming to Mungret Civic Amenity Centre with a car/trailer/van and these items: ____. Can you confirm if they are accepted today and what the total charge is likely to be?”
Mungret Recycling Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for directions only. It does not confirm today’s opening status, charges or whether staff will accept a specific item. Use Limerick.ie and the centre phone number for final decisions.
Map warning: never leave waste outside a closed gate or recycling centre. If the centre is closed or refuses the item, use another official route.
Helpful video: MyWaste Ireland recycling guidance
This MyWaste Ireland video is useful for sorting and reducing waste before visiting a recycling centre. It does not replace Mungret’s own opening hours, site rules or current charges.
Common Mungret Recycling Searches Answered Properly
People searching “Mungret recycling” usually want pricing, opening hours, bin service meaning, contact number, accepted items, or directions. This guide covers those questions as useful sections instead of turning search phrases into a keyword list.
If you searched “Mungret recycling pricing”
Use the pricing table and phone for mixed, bulky, trailer or commercial-looking loads.
If you searched “Mungret recycling bin service”
Remember: this is a drop-off centre, not a kerbside wheelie-bin collection company.
If you searched “Mungret recycling contact”
Use 086 2053428 for centre-specific questions and 061 556000 for Limerick customer service.
FAQ: Mungret Recycling Pricing, Bin Service and Contact
Where is Mungret Recycling Centre?
Mungret Recycling Centre is the Mungret Civic Amenity Centre at Bunlicky, Mungret, Limerick.
What is the Mungret Recycling phone number?
Limerick lists 086 2053428 for Mungret Civic Amenity Centre. MyWaste also lists 061 305720 / 086 2053428.
What are the 2026 opening hours for Mungret Recycling?
Limerick lists Monday to Wednesday 10am–5pm, Thursday and Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday closed. Last entry is listed as 4:45pm on 5pm closing days and 7:45pm on 8pm closing days.
How much is Mungret Recycling for a car?
Limerick lists the car gate charge as €8. Charges differ for trailers, light vans, mattresses, couches, carpet and green waste.
Are electrical items free at Mungret?
Limerick lists WEEE, domestic fridges, washing machines, fluorescent tubes and all batteries as free streams. Keep them separate from ordinary waste.
Does Mungret Recycling collect household bins?
No. Mungret Recycling is a civic amenity drop-off centre. For kerbside wheelie-bin collection, use a permitted household waste collector serving your address.
Can I bring a mattress or couch to Mungret?
Yes, bulky goods are accepted for disposal at the civic amenity sites, and Limerick lists charges for mattresses, armchairs and couches. Phone first if the item is wet, oversized or part of a large load.
Can I bring plasterboard or treated timber to Mungret?
Limerick lists plasterboard and treated timber among materials not accepted at the civic amenity sites and says these items should be taken to Gortadroma Waste and Recycling Centre.
Is Mungret Recycling open on Sunday?
No. The 2026 Limerick opening hours list Sunday as closed.
Is this the official Mungret Recycling website?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use Limerick.ie, MyWaste and the centre phone number for official updates, charges and opening hours.