Check Your Shanganagh Recycling Trip Before You Load the Car
Shanganagh Recycling Centre is a free drop-off point for selected clean household recyclables at Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park in Shankill. It is not a general household-waste site, and commercial waste is not permitted.
Use this guide to check the normal opening hours, Eircode, accepted recycling streams, items the council specifically refuses, hard-plastics guidance and the better route when Shanganagh cannot take your load.
Quick answer for Shankill residents
Shanganagh Recycling Centre is at Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill, Dublin, A98 FN40. MyWaste categorises it as a civic amenity/recycling centre and a free electrical/batteries and lightbulb drop-off point.
The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council page is more specific about normal day-to-day use: only clean household recyclables are accepted, and commercial waste is not permitted.
Three details worth checking first
Bank holidays are also listed as closed by the council. Christmas and temporary operating arrangements should be checked on the official page before travelling.
Shanganagh Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council lists Shanganagh as open six days a week. Friday and Saturday have an earlier closing time than Monday to Thursday.
| Day | Opening hours | Before you travel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Normal weekday opening. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Sort recyclables before arrival. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Check unusual items before loading. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Normal weekday opening. |
| Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Closes 30 minutes earlier than Mon–Thu. |
| Saturday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Avoid arriving just before closing with an unsorted load. |
| Sunday | Closed | Choose another day or check another facility. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check council notices around holiday periods. |
Holiday warning: do not rely on normal weekly hours around Christmas or another exceptional closure. The council specifically directs visitors to its seasonal information for Christmas opening arrangements.
Shanganagh Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Map
MyWaste lists the centre at Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill, Dublin, A98 FN40. Use the Eircode rather than searching only for “Shanganagh”, because the centre is associated with the cemetery car park.
Address to enter: Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill, Dublin, A98 FN40.
Items Accepted at Shanganagh Recycling Centre
The council describes Shanganagh as a facility for clean household recyclables and lists the following materials as accepted for recycling free of charge. Keeping different streams separated before leaving home makes unloading easier and reduces the chance of contamination.
Cardboard, newspapers, junk mail, magazines and books are listed. Keep them dry and separate from food-contaminated packaging.
Glass is accepted. Do not assume Pyrex or crockery can go with normal container glass; both are specifically listed as not accepted.
Aluminium cans and steel food or biscuit tins are accepted. Empty containers before travelling.
Plastic bottles appear on the council’s accepted list. Bring them empty and reasonably clean.
The council lists bags, yoghurt pots, bubble wrap and fruit-and-vegetable containers among accepted plastic packaging.
White polystyrene is accepted. Foam food trays are separately listed as not accepted, so do not treat every type of foam as the same stream.
Household batteries such as AA and AAA batteries are accepted. MyWaste also identifies Shanganagh as a free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off.
Both are listed by the council. Carry fluorescent tubes carefully in a box or protective packaging so they are not broken in transit.
Printer cartridges and toners are included in the accepted list. Keep leaking cartridges contained.
Milk, juice and soup cartons are listed. Empty them before bringing them to the centre.
Blankets, shoes, clothes, curtains and bed linen are accepted. Keep them dry and bagged separately.
Aerosols appear on the accepted list. Do not bring leaking or unidentified chemical containers without checking first.
Cost: the council lists these recycling streams as accepted free of charge. Shanganagh is not structured as a paid mixed-waste disposal site.
Electrical appliances: MyWaste labels Shanganagh as a free electrical/batteries drop-off, but the council’s visible item list does not spell out every appliance category. Check before travelling with a large television, fridge, washing machine or other bulky WEEE.
What Shanganagh Recycling Centre Does Not Accept
Shanganagh is narrower than a full civic amenity site. The council specifically lists the materials below as not accepted, and it also states that commercial waste is not permitted.
| Do not bring | Why this matters | Better next step |
|---|---|---|
| Car batteries | The council’s Shanganagh list specifically excludes them. | Check Ballyogan, MyWaste or an approved battery collection route before travelling. |
| Paint | Paint is specifically listed as not accepted. | Use a facility or collection event that explicitly accepts household paint. |
| Pyrex or crockery | These materials do not belong in the normal glass stream at this site. | Check MyWaste for the correct disposal option. |
| Sweet and crisp packets | They are specifically listed among refused materials. | Follow current household-bin guidance for the packaging type. |
| Foam food trays | Accepted white polystyrene does not mean all foam products are accepted. | Keep food trays out of the Shanganagh polystyrene stream. |
| Clingfilm | It is included on the council’s not-accepted list. | Check current household packaging guidance. |
| Meat trays / burger cartons | These are specifically excluded. | Do not mix them with clean plastic packaging at the centre. |
| Saucepans / frying pans | These household metal items are listed as not accepted. | Use a civic amenity or scrap-metal route that explicitly accepts them. |
| Pillows, duvets or carpets | These bulky textile/waste items are excluded from the textile stream. | Check Ballyogan or another appropriate bulky-waste route. |
| Commercial waste | The council states that commercial waste is not permitted. | Use an authorised commercial waste service. |
Key distinction: “recycling centre” does not mean “anything can be dumped here”. Shanganagh is primarily a clean, separated household-recycling facility.
Can You Bring Hard Plastics to Shanganagh?
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council currently states that it is accepting clean hard plastics on a trial basis at Shanganagh. Because the council describes this as a trial rather than a permanent service, confirm it is still operating before loading a large quantity.
Do not assume every plastic object qualifies. Check the council’s current hard-plastics document or ask the council if you have items such as large rigid household plastic, toys, buckets or unusual moulded plastics.
How to Prepare for a Shanganagh Recycling Centre Visit
A few minutes of sorting at home is more useful than arriving with mixed bags and trying to work out the correct container at the site.
Check your item against the council list
Do this first for paint, car batteries, carpets, cookware, electrical appliances, hard plastics or any material not clearly shown on the accepted list.
Separate the car before leaving
Keep glass, paper/cardboard, cans, plastics, textiles, batteries, bulbs, toner cartridges and other streams in separate boxes or bags.
Keep recyclables clean
The council specifically describes the facility as accepting clean household recyclables. Empty food and liquid residue before travelling.
Check the closing time for your day
Friday and Saturday finish at 3:30pm rather than 4:00pm. Avoid relying on the final few minutes for a full carload.
Ask staff before using the wrong container
If an item looks similar to an accepted stream but is not clearly listed, ask before unloading it.
If Shanganagh Does Not Take Your Item
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has other recycling options, and the correct alternative depends on the material. Do not drive from one centre to another without checking that the second site actually accepts your item.
Ballyogan is the county’s larger recycling facility and handles a broader range of household waste streams. Check current fees and accepted materials before travelling.
Eden Park is another DLR clean-household-recyclables facility and can be useful if you are closer to Dún Laoghaire or Glasthule.
Use MyWaste when the material needs a specialist route, including WEEE, batteries, bulky items or another local drop-off option.
Commercial or trade waste should go through an authorised waste service rather than being brought to Shanganagh.
Shanganagh Recycling Centre Contact and Verification
The Shanganagh page is maintained by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The council’s published general contact number is 01 205 4700 and its published email is info@dlrcoco.ie.
These are council contact details rather than a separately verified direct line for the recycling-centre gate, so use them to confirm unusual materials, temporary closures or another DLR disposal route.
Useful question: “I have [exact item] from my home. Is it currently accepted at Shanganagh, or should I use Ballyogan or another facility?”
Shanganagh Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Shanganagh Recycling Centre opening hours?
The council lists Monday to Thursday 8:30am–4:00pm, Friday and Saturday 8:30am–3:30pm, with Sunday and bank holidays closed.
Where is Shanganagh Recycling Centre?
MyWaste lists it at Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill, Dublin, A98 FN40.
Is Shanganagh Recycling Centre free?
The council lists its accepted clean household recyclable streams as free of charge. It is not a paid general-waste facility.
Does Shanganagh accept commercial waste?
No. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council states that commercial waste is not permitted.
Can I bring cardboard and paper?
Yes. Cardboard, newspapers, junk mail, magazines and books are included on the accepted list.
Does Shanganagh accept plastic packaging?
Yes, selected clean plastic packaging is listed, including plastic bags, yoghurt pots, bubble wrap and fruit-and-vegetable containers. Some other plastic packaging such as clingfilm and foam food trays is specifically excluded.
Can I bring paint to Shanganagh?
No. Paint appears on the council’s not-accepted list. Check Ballyogan or MyWaste for the correct current disposal route.
Can I recycle car batteries at Shanganagh?
The council specifically lists car batteries as not accepted, even though normal household batteries such as AA and AAA batteries are accepted.
Does Shanganagh take carpets, pillows or duvets?
No. Carpets, pillows and duvets are specifically included on the council’s not-accepted list.
Does Shanganagh accept hard plastics?
The council currently says clean hard plastics are being accepted on a trial basis. Check the official page before travelling because a trial arrangement can change.
Official Sources Checked
The core opening hours, accepted-item list, rejected-item list, household-only condition and hard-plastics trial come from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The address, Eircode and MyWaste service classifications were cross-checked against MyWaste.
Independent Recycling Information
RecyclingCentreIreland.org is an independent information website and is not Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council or the operator of Shanganagh Recycling Centre. Opening hours, trial recycling streams and operational arrangements can change, so use the linked council or MyWaste information for the final check before an important trip.