Check Grangegorman Before You Go: Hours, Address & What It Takes
The place often searched as Grangegorman Recycling Centre is officially Grangegorman Bring Centre, a Dublin City Council facility on Upper Grangegorman Road in Dublin 7.
It accepts sorted recycling, green waste and small WEEE, but it is not a full civic amenity centre for bulky household rubbish, large appliances or mixed loads.
Independent information guide — recyclingcentreireland.org does not operate Grangegorman Bring Centre. Dublin City Council manages the service.
Quick answer: Grangegorman opening hours
Monday–Thursday: 9am–4pm
Friday: 9am–1pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Dublin City Council also lists the centre as closed on Bank Holidays.
Quick answer: address
Grangegorman Bring Centre
Upper Grangegorman Road
Off North Circular Road
Grangegorman
Dublin 7
Ireland
The official facility page does not currently publish an Eircode, so this guide does not guess one.
Grangegorman Recycling Centre or Grangegorman Bring Centre?
Many people search for “Grangegorman Recycling Centre”, but Dublin City Council officially calls this site Grangegorman Bring Centre. That name matters because a bring centre has a narrower role than Dublin’s larger civic amenity/recycling centres.
Grangegorman is designed for separated household recycling, oils, green waste and small electrical items. If you have a sofa, mattress, building rubble, a fridge, washing machine or a large mixed household clear-out, do not assume Grangegorman is the correct destination.
Simple rule: use Grangegorman for the materials specifically listed by Dublin City Council. Use a larger Dublin recycling centre when you need bulky-waste, large-WEEE or wider civic amenity services.
Grangegorman Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
Dublin City Council currently publishes the following normal weekly schedule for Grangegorman Bring Centre. Friday is the shortest weekday, so do not assume it stays open until 4pm every weekday.
| Day | Opening hours | Before-you-go note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9am–4pm | Normal weekday hours. |
| Tuesday | 9am–4pm | Sort materials before arrival. |
| Wednesday | 9am–4pm | Check green-waste requirements if bringing garden material. |
| Thursday | 9am–4pm | Normal weekday hours. |
| Friday | 9am–1pm | Short day — arrive well before 1pm. |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm | Later opening than weekdays. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave recycling outside the facility. |
| Bank Holidays | Closed | Check special Christmas or holiday notices separately. |
Holiday warning: normal hours do not automatically apply around Christmas, New Year or exceptional council closures. Check Dublin City Council’s live facility page before travelling on or near a public holiday.
Grangegorman Recycling Centre Address in Dublin 7
The official Dublin City Council address is Upper Grangegorman Road, off North Circular Road, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Dublin City Council’s facility page publishes the map coordinates as approximately 53.35528, -6.27757. It does not currently show an Eircode for the site, so using the official facility name and Upper Grangegorman Road is safer than copying an unverified postcode from a third-party listing.
Address to enter in maps
Grangegorman Bring Centre
Upper Grangegorman Road
Off North Circular Road
Grangegorman
Dublin 7
Dublin City Council contact
Customer service: 01 222 2222
Email: customerservices@dublincity.ie
Use the council contact route for unusual-item, closure or payment questions before travelling.
What Can You Bring to Grangegorman?
Dublin City Council currently lists the following material streams for Grangegorman Bring Centre. Keeping each type separate before loading the car makes the visit quicker and reduces the chance of putting an item in the wrong container.
| Material | Accepted? | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Yes | Keep dry and separate. |
| Cardboard | Yes | Flatten boxes before travel where practical. |
| Cans | Yes | Empty containers before recycling. |
| Tetra Pak / cartons | Yes | Keep with the correct recyclable stream. |
| Plastics | Yes | Follow on-site container instructions. |
| Textiles | Yes | Keep textiles dry and bagged. |
| Glass | Yes | Standard glass is listed. |
| Flat glass | Yes | Keep separate from bottle/jar glass and follow staff instructions. |
| Light bulbs | Yes | Transport carefully to avoid breakage. |
| Cooking oil | Yes | Use a secure closed container for transport. |
| Waste engine oil | Yes | Keep in a secure container and avoid mixing with other liquids. |
| Green waste | Yes, charged | Must be bagged. See the green-waste section below. |
| Small WEEE | Yes | Official limit: items no bigger than a standard microwave oven. |
Small-WEEE limit: do not use the phrase “electrical items accepted” to assume a fridge, washing machine or other large appliance can be dropped here. Grangegorman specifically lists small WEEE no bigger than a standard microwave oven.
Grangegorman Green Waste Charges and Bag Rules
Dublin City Council accepts household green waste at Grangegorman and defines this stream as biodegradable garden material such as hedge trimmings, lawn clippings, leaves and small branches.
| Green-waste load | Published charge | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Bag up to 80 litres | €2 per bag | Green waste must be bagged. |
| 1m³ skip bag | €16 per bag | Two people are required to handle a skip bag. |
Accepted green-waste approach
- Bag household garden waste before arrival.
- Pay for every green-waste bag presented.
- Use suitable 80L bags or a 1m³ skip bag.
- Arrange two people to handle a skip bag.
Not permitted
- Commercial green waste.
- Unbagged green waste contrary to the council’s conditions.
- Assuming normal recycling containers can be used for garden waste.
Payment-method check: Dublin City Council’s published Grangegorman information contains both contactless-payment wording and older exact-change/coin-machine wording. Because those instructions conflict, confirm the currently accepted payment method with Dublin City Council if you are travelling specifically to dispose of green waste.
When Grangegorman Is Not the Right Recycling Centre
Grangegorman’s official accepted list is much narrower than the lists for Dublin City’s larger recycling centres. If your item is not clearly listed, do not assume the site can take it.
Use one of Dublin City Council’s larger recycling-centre routes and check its current charge before travelling.
Grangegorman is limited to small WEEE. Use an approved large-WEEE route such as a larger recycling centre or qualifying retailer take-back service.
Use a full civic amenity/recycling centre that specifically accepts the material instead of assuming a community bring centre will take it.
Dublin City Council currently identifies Ringsend, North Strand and Ballymun as its three larger recycling centres. These facilities accept a broader range of household recycling and chargeable waste streams.
How to Prepare for a Grangegorman Bring Centre Visit
Check that Grangegorman takes your item
Use the accepted-material list first. This is especially important for electrical items because the site only accepts WEEE up to roughly standard microwave size.
Separate recycling before driving
Dublin City Council asks visitors to separate recyclables before arrival. Keep glass, cardboard, oils, textiles, WEEE and other streams apart.
Bag green waste correctly
If bringing garden waste, use bags that fit the published charging categories and remember that commercial green waste is not accepted.
Check the day carefully
Friday closes at 1pm, Saturday starts at 10am, and the facility is closed Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Drive slowly on site
Dublin City Council sets an 8km/h (5mph) site speed limit. Children must remain under adult care at all times.
Fastest visit: organise the boot by material type before leaving. You should be able to reach each recyclable stream without unloading everything onto the ground.
Grangegorman Bring Centre Map and Location
The map is useful for route planning only. It cannot confirm temporary closures, container availability, queueing or whether an unusual item will be accepted when you arrive.
Upper Grangegorman Road, off North Circular Road, Grangegorman, Dublin 7.
Grangegorman Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Grangegorman Recycling Centre opening hours?
Grangegorman Bring Centre is normally open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm, Friday from 9am to 1pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Where is Grangegorman Recycling Centre?
The official address is Grangegorman Bring Centre, Upper Grangegorman Road, off North Circular Road, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Ireland.
What is the Grangegorman Recycling Centre Eircode?
Dublin City Council’s current facility page does not publish an Eircode for Grangegorman Bring Centre. Use the official facility name and Upper Grangegorman Road, Dublin 7 when planning your route.
Is Grangegorman a full recycling centre?
No. Dublin City Council officially classifies Grangegorman as a Bring Centre. It accepts a useful range of separated recycling, but its service is narrower than the larger Ringsend, North Strand and Ballymun recycling centres.
Can I bring electrical items to Grangegorman?
Small WEEE is accepted, but Dublin City Council limits it to items no bigger than a standard microwave oven. Larger household appliances need another approved WEEE route.
Does Grangegorman accept green waste?
Yes. Household green waste is accepted when bagged. The published charge is €2 per bag up to 80 litres or €16 per 1m³ skip bag.
Can businesses bring green waste to Grangegorman?
No. Dublin City Council states that commercial green waste is not accepted.
Does Grangegorman accept glass?
Yes. The official accepted-material list includes both glass and flat glass. Follow the containers and staff instructions on site because the two streams may need to be separated.
Can I bring cooking oil or engine oil?
Yes. Dublin City Council lists both cooking oil and waste engine oil among the accepted materials. Transport oil in a secure container and follow the designated collection point on arrival.
Can I bring a mattress or sofa to Grangegorman?
Those bulky items are not included on Grangegorman’s published accepted-material list. Use a larger Dublin City Council recycling centre that specifically handles bulky household waste.
What phone number should I use for Grangegorman questions?
Dublin City Council customer service can be contacted on 01 222 2222 for waste and recycling enquiries.
Official Sources and Verification
The operating details in this guide were checked against Dublin City Council’s current recycling information. Because opening times, holiday closures, material acceptance and payment systems can change, the official council page remains the final check before a special or long-distance trip.
- Dublin City Council — Grangegorman Bring Centre
- Dublin City Council — Green Waste Recycling
- Dublin City Council — Learn About Bring Centres
- Dublin City Council — Electrical and Electronic Recycling
Need to confirm an unusual item? Call Dublin City Council on 01 222 2222 or email customerservices@dublincity.ie.
Before You Travel to Grangegorman
Check the day and closing time, separate your recycling, keep green waste bagged and make sure any electrical item is within the small-WEEE limit. If the load contains furniture, large appliances, rubble or other bulky material, choose a full Dublin recycling centre instead.
Independent information guide: recyclingcentreireland.org is not Dublin City Council and does not operate Grangegorman Bring Centre. Current council notices and on-site instructions take precedence.