Plan Your Nenagh Recycling Centre Visit Before Loading the Car
Nenagh Recycling Centre is a Tipperary County Council civic amenity site on Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 KA07. It accepts free recycling streams as well as chargeable household waste, garden material, bulky items and selected special waste.
The detail most likely to catch visitors out is the daily lunch closure from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. Plate glass and plasterboard are also specifically excluded at Nenagh, so check your load before travelling.
Independent information guide — verify holiday closures and unusual loads with Tipperary County Council before travel.
Quick answer for Nenagh residents
Address: Nenagh Recycling Centre, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 KA07.
Normal hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm, Friday 8:30am–3:30pm and Saturday 9:00am–12:45pm. The centre closes for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:00pm and is closed Sundays and bank holidays.
Most useful check before leaving
If your load includes plate glass, plasterboard, tyres, fuel, oil drums, expanded polystyrene or an unusually large quantity, do not assume the centre will take it.
Tipperary County Council Customer Services can be contacted on 0818 06 5000 for current waste-service queries.
Nenagh Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Tipperary County Council currently lists the same normal weekly opening pattern for its five civic amenity sites. Nenagh closes for lunch every operating weekday from 12:30pm to 1:00pm.
| Day | Opening hours | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Closed 12:30pm–1:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Closed 12:30pm–1:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Closed 12:30pm–1:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Closed 12:30pm–1:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Closed 12:30pm–1:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–12:45pm | Short morning opening |
| Sunday | Closed | No normal Sunday opening |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check council notices around holiday periods |
Lunch-time warning: arriving at 12:35pm means waiting until the centre reopens at 1:00pm. On Saturday, the published opening ends at 12:45pm, so allow enough time to enter, sort and unload.
Nenagh Recycling Centre Address and Eircode
Limerick Road
Nenagh
Co. Tipperary
E45 KA07
0818 06 5000
Use the Eircode when planning the journey rather than searching only for “recycling centre Nenagh”. There are other waste and recycling facilities in the wider Nenagh area, and they do not necessarily have the same charges or acceptance rules as the council site.
Operator: this site is operated by Tipperary County Council. RecyclingCentreIreland.org is an independent information website and does not operate the facility.
Nenagh Recycling Centre Charges: What Is Free and What Costs Money?
The council separates completely free recycling streams from chargeable materials. For several recyclable or household-waste streams it publishes small-load car bands of €3, €5 or €7, with €18 for a small van or trailer; the precise band can depend on the material and amount.
| Waste or load | Published charge | Visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Free listed recycling streams | Free | Glass bottles/jars, cans, textiles, specified household batteries, WEEE and fluorescent tubes. |
| Small chargeable car loads | €3 / €5 / €7 bands | Council lists tiered small charges for a range of materials. Confirm the band for your load if cost matters. |
| Small van / trailer | €18 | Published general small-van/trailer charge for relevant chargeable streams. |
| Standard refuse bag | €5 | For a standard bag of waste. |
| Dry recycling bag | €1.50 | The council also lists a roll of five recycling bags at €2. |
| Bulky item | €12 | Check the item before transport if unusually large or heavy. |
| Single mattress | €18 | Normal published charge; temporary free-amnesty dates should not be treated as permanent. |
| Double mattress | €20 | Normal published charge. |
| Metal | €40 per tonne | Larger quantities may be weighed. |
| Garden waste | €80 per tonne | Separate soil, rubble and other materials from green waste. |
Do not calculate a large mixed load from this table alone. The council states that larger quantities can be weighed and charged by tonne. Call before travelling if you have a full trailer, repeated loads or several different chargeable materials.
Items Listed Free at Nenagh Recycling Centre
Several useful household recycling streams can be dropped at Tipperary County Council civic amenity sites without the normal material charge. Keep them separate so staff can direct them to the correct container.
Useful packing rule: put batteries in a small separate container, keep WEEE accessible, and do not bury glass or fluorescent tubes under bags. A sorted load is easier to unload safely.
What Nenagh Recycling Centre Accepts With a Charge
The council’s current recycling-centre information lists a broad group of chargeable streams. Some use small-load bands, while larger quantities can be weighed.
Household and recycling materials
- Newspapers and newsprint
- Magazines
- Cardboard
- Plastics
- Timber
- Metal
- Garden waste
- Soil and rubble
- DIY waste, subject to site rules
Special household materials
- Paint
- Old medicines
- Pesticides
- Aerosols
- Waste engine oil
- Cooking oil
- Other listed household hazardous waste
- Mattresses, with published item charges
Hazardous item rule: keep products in secure containers and never mix oils, paint, pesticides or chemicals together. If a container is leaking, unidentified or unusually large, ask the council before transporting it.
Items You Should Not Bring to Nenagh Recycling Centre
Nenagh has two important site-specific exclusions in addition to materials the council excludes from its civic amenity sites generally.
| Item | Nenagh status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Plate glass | Not accepted at Nenagh | The council lists plate glass at Waller’s Lot, Roscrea and Carrigeen instead. |
| Plasterboard | Not accepted at Nenagh | Check another authorised disposal route before travelling. |
| Tyres | Not accepted | Tipperary County Council currently lists Waller’s Lot, Cashel as the council civic amenity site accepting tyres. |
| Expanded polystyrene | Not accepted | Check MyWaste or the council for an appropriate alternative. |
| Petrol / diesel | Not accepted | Do not transport to Nenagh expecting normal civic-amenity acceptance. |
| Oil tanks / drums | Not accepted | Use an authorised specialist route after confirming requirements. |
A Simple Nenagh Recycling Centre Visit Plan
Name every waste type
Do not describe the load only as “rubbish”. Separate glass, cans, WEEE, batteries, textiles, cardboard, garden waste, bulky waste and special materials.
Remove Nenagh exclusions
Take out plate glass, plasterboard, tyres, expanded polystyrene, petrol/diesel and oil tanks or drums before leaving.
Estimate the charge
Free-only loads may use the listed free streams. Mixed, bulky or larger loads can attract small-load, item or weighed charges.
Plan around lunch
Avoid arriving during the 12:30pm–1:00pm closure. Friday ends earlier than Monday–Thursday, and Saturday is a short morning opening.
Call if anything is uncertain
For unusual materials, full vans or trailers, leaking containers or an unclear charge, contact Tipperary County Council before setting off.
What Should You Do With Common Awkward Items?
I have an old television, kettle or other electrical item
WEEE is listed as a free stream at Tipperary County Council civic amenity sites. Keep electrical items separate from ordinary waste and follow staff directions when unloading.
I have batteries
The council lists common household AA, AAA, C, D and PP3 batteries as free. Keep batteries together and separate from general waste.
I have a mattress
The normal published charge is €18 for a single mattress and €20 for a double. Tipperary ran a temporary free mattress amnesty in August 2026, but those Nenagh dates have passed and should not be treated as the normal service.
I have old clothes, sheets or towels
The council’s current textile service at Nenagh accepts clean, dry, reusable textiles such as clothing, bed linen, towels, curtains and paired shoes free of charge. Soiled textiles, duvets, pillows and cushions are not included in that textile-bank service.
I have plate glass or plasterboard
Do not take either to Nenagh expecting acceptance. The council specifically excludes plate glass and plasterboard at this site.
I have paint, oil or pesticides
These appear on the council’s chargeable-material list, but keep containers sealed and separate. Phone first for larger amounts, leaking containers or anything you cannot identify safely.
Map to Nenagh Recycling Centre, Limerick Road
The map is for route planning only. It cannot confirm whether your load is accepted or whether a one-off closure is in effect.
If Nenagh Is Not the Right Route
A civic amenity site is only one part of Ireland’s recycling system. A bring bank, household recycling bin, WEEE return point or another council recycling centre may be more appropriate for a particular item.
Nenagh Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Nenagh Recycling Centre opening hours?
The normal published hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm, Friday 8:30am–3:30pm and Saturday 9:00am–12:45pm. It is closed Sunday and bank holidays.
Does Nenagh Recycling Centre close for lunch?
Yes. Tipperary County Council lists a lunch closure from 12:30pm to 1:00pm.
Where is Nenagh Recycling Centre?
It is on Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The Eircode is E45 KA07.
Is Nenagh Recycling Centre free?
Some streams are free, including listed glass bottles and jars, cans, textiles, household batteries, WEEE and fluorescent tubes. Other materials have charges.
How much is a bag of rubbish at Nenagh Recycling Centre?
The council currently lists a standard bag of refuse at €5.
How much is a mattress at Nenagh Recycling Centre?
The normal council charge currently listed is €18 for a single mattress and €20 for a double mattress.
Can I bring electrical items to Nenagh?
Yes. Waste electrical items are listed as a free recycling stream at Tipperary County Council civic amenity sites.
Can I bring plasterboard to Nenagh Recycling Centre?
No. The council specifically states that plasterboard is not accepted at Nenagh.
Can I bring plate glass or tyres to Nenagh?
No. Plate glass is specifically excluded at Nenagh, while tyres are not accepted through the normal Nenagh civic amenity route. The council currently identifies Waller’s Lot in Cashel as its tyre-accepting civic amenity site.
Who operates Nenagh Recycling Centre?
Tipperary County Council operates the Nenagh Recycling Centre. RecyclingCentreIreland.org is an independent information guide and is not the council or site operator.
Official Sources Used for This Nenagh Guide
Opening hours, address, charges and accepted-material information were checked against Tipperary County Council’s current recycling-centre and Nenagh facility pages.
- Tipperary County Council — Recycling Centres
- Tipperary County Council — Nenagh Recycling Centre
- Tipperary County Council — Textile Bank Service
Charges, opening times and accepted materials can change after publication. Check the official council pages for one-off closures, seasonal arrangements and unusual loads.
Before You Leave for Nenagh
Check that your load does not contain Nenagh-specific exclusions, separate free recycling from chargeable material, avoid the 12:30pm–1:00pm lunch closure, and use E45 KA07 for route planning. If the material is unusual or the load is large, confirm acceptance and price with Tipperary County Council before travelling.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Tipperary County Council and does not operate Nenagh Recycling Centre.