Choose the Right Wexford Recycling Centre Before You Drive
Wexford County Council operates household recycling centres at Holmestown near Wexford town, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey. They share the same normal opening pattern, but Holmestown is the important site to check when you have general waste, green waste, paint, mattresses or other bulky items.
Use this directory to compare addresses, Eircodes, phone numbers, current entry charges, opening hours and accepted materials before loading the car.
Quick answer for County Wexford
Four council household recycling centres serve County Wexford: Holmestown/Barntown, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey.
All four current council pages list a €2.50 entry charge and free entry when the visit contains only waste electrical or electronic equipment, known as WEEE.
Which centre should I use?
For normal separated household recyclables, choose the most convenient of the four centres.
If you have black-bag/general waste, garden waste, paint, mattresses, sofas or other bulky material, check Holmestown first because its current official page specifically lists these additional waste routes and charges.
Wexford Recycling Centres: Address, Eircode and Phone Numbers
The four council sites cover the Wexford town/Barntown area, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey. Use the Eircode when navigating and call the individual site if you are bringing something that is not clearly listed by Wexford County Council.
Holmestown
Address:
Holmestown Waste Management Facility, Barntown, Wexford
Eircode: Y35 Y28W
Phone: 053 9196455
Best for: normal recycling plus the wider general, bulky, paint and green-waste services listed by the council.
Enniscorthy
Address:
Kilcannon, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Eircode: Y21 KC43
Phone: 053 9239790
Best for: sorted household recycling, WEEE, textiles, oils, batteries and food waste.
New Ross
Address:
Hewittsland, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Eircode: Y34 HT99
Phone: 051 440722
Best for: sorted household recycling, WEEE, textiles, oils, batteries and food waste.
Gorey
Address:
Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Eircode: Y25 KT35
Phone: 053 9431001
Best for: sorted household recycling, electrical goods, textiles, oils, batteries and food waste.
Choosing by distance is fine for ordinary recyclables. Choosing by item matters more when you have bulky waste, paint, garden waste or general refuse because Holmestown has a wider officially listed disposal service.
Wexford Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Wexford County Council currently publishes the same normal opening pattern for Holmestown, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | — | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open, with lunch closure |
| Wednesday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open, with lunch closure |
| Thursday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open, with lunch closure |
| Friday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open, with lunch closure |
| Saturday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–3pm | Shorter afternoon |
| Sunday | — | — | Closed |
| Bank holidays | — | — | Closed |
Do not arrive at noon. All four normal schedules show a lunch closure from 12 noon to 1pm. Saturday also finishes an hour earlier at 3pm.
Christmas, New Year, emergency-weather or temporary operational arrangements can differ. Check the Wexford County Council recycling-centre section before travelling around holiday periods.
Wexford Recycling Centre Charges: €2.50 Entry and WEEE Exception
The current Wexford County Council pages for all four centres list a €2.50 entry charge. If your visit consists only of waste electrical or electronic equipment, the council says the entry charge does not apply.
| Centre | Normal entry | WEEE-only visit | Additional disposal pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmestown | €2.50 | No entry charge | Yes — current council page lists general, bulky, paint and green-waste charges. |
| Enniscorthy | €2.50 | No entry charge | Current centre page lists the entry charge and recyclable materials; check before bringing other waste. |
| New Ross | €2.50 | No entry charge | Current centre page lists the entry charge and recyclable materials; check before bringing other waste. |
| Gorey | €2.50 | No entry charge | Current centre page lists the entry charge and recyclable materials; check before bringing other waste. |
Older €2 references are outdated. Earlier Wexford leaflets used a €2 entry charge, but the current individual council pages now list €2.50. Use the live council pages for the amount you should expect today.
Holmestown Charges for General Waste, Mattresses, Sofas, Paint and Garden Waste
Holmestown is different from a simple recycling-only trip. Its current Wexford County Council page separately publishes disposal charges for domestic refuse, bulky items, paint and green waste.
| Holmestown item/load | Listed charge | Important limit or note |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse sack | €5 | Per sack. |
| Domestic car | €25 | Maximum five bags or equivalent volume. |
| Single-axle trailer / car van / estate car | €65 | Maximum 13 bags or equivalent volume. |
| Double-axle trailer / large van | €100 | Maximum 20 bags or equivalent volume. |
| Double-axle trailer, larger load | €150 | Check load classification before travelling. |
| Extra-large van | €180 | Larger loads may move to weighbridge pricing. |
| Loads over 20 bags/equivalent | €200 per tonne | Weighbridge; minimum €200 charge. |
| Armchair | €14 | Bulky-item charge. |
| 2-seater sofa | €21 | Bulky-item charge. |
| 3-seater sofa | €28 | Bulky-item charge. |
| Single mattress or base | €14 | Each mattress/base should be checked as a separate item. |
| Double mattress or base | €28 | Listed current Holmestown price. |
| Paint | €1 per litre | Maximum 60 litres. Do not mix paints; keep them in original containers. |
| Bag of garden waste | €5 | Council specifies a 100cm × 60cm bag size. |
| Car load of garden waste | €30 | Maximum six bags. |
| Single-axle trailer / van / estate car of garden waste | €65 | Maximum 15 bags. |
| Double-axle trailer / large van / horse box of garden waste | €100 | Maximum 25 bags. |
Holmestown’s current page says cash, Visa Debit and credit cards are accepted. If paying cash, the council asks customers to have the exact fee ready.
Materials Accepted at Wexford Household Recycling Centres
The four current centre pages share a broad core list of recyclable household materials. Sort them before leaving home so you can use the correct receptacles when you arrive.
Dry household recycling
- Loose dry mixed recyclables
- Plastics such as drink or detergent bottles
- Tetra Pak-type cartons
- Magazines, newspapers, cards and booklets
- Cardboard
- Drink cans and other metals
Glass, textiles and household items
- Green, brown and clear glass bottles and jars
- Textiles including clothes, curtains, blankets, sheets and shoes
- Printer cartridges
- Household food waste
Electricals and batteries
- TVs
- Fridges and freezers
- Cookers and kettles
- Mobile phones, batteries and chargers
- Household and car batteries
- Electric-fence batteries, with the council listing a maximum of three
Lights and household oils
- Fluorescent lights, including spot bulbs
- Waste cooking oil up to 23 litres
- Waste engine oil up to 23 litres
Fluorescent-light wording matters: the council pages list fluorescent lights including spot bulbs but specifically say no pearl bulbs. Check with staff if the lamp type is unclear.
For a national explanation of how Irish council facilities differ, see our Ireland recycling-centre directory. For detailed New Ross visitor information, see the New Ross Recycling Centre guide.
Choose the Right Wexford Centre in Five Steps
Identify the load
Separate ordinary recyclables from general rubbish, green waste, mattresses, sofas, paint and other bulky material.
Use the nearest centre for normal recyclables
Holmestown, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey all list the main household recycling streams, WEEE, batteries, oils and food waste.
Use Holmestown’s rules for bulky or general waste
Its current official page is the one that publishes detailed general refuse, garden-waste, paint, mattress, sofa and other bulky charges.
Avoid the lunch closure
Arrive before 12 noon or after 1pm. Saturday afternoon closes at 3pm rather than 4pm.
Check unusual items before travelling
Phone first for material that is not clearly listed, especially unusual chemicals, large commercial-looking loads, construction material or anything requiring specialist disposal.
Which Wexford Recycling Centre Should I Use?
| What you have | Best first check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard, glass, cans, plastics, textiles | Nearest of the four centres | All four list these normal household recycling streams. |
| TV, fridge, kettle or other household WEEE only | Nearest of the four centres | All four list electrical goods, and WEEE-only visits have no entry charge. |
| Engine or cooking oil | Nearest listed recycling centre | Council pages list up to 23 litres for each oil type. |
| General household refuse | Holmestown first | Holmestown publishes specific refuse/load charges. |
| Mattress, sofa or carpet | Holmestown first | The current Holmestown page lists these bulky-item charges. |
| Garden waste | Holmestown first | Current Holmestown guidance includes separate green-waste pricing. |
| Waste paint | Holmestown first | Its page lists €1/litre and a maximum of 60 litres. |
Wexford Recycling Centre Map
The four centres are spread across the county rather than concentrated around Wexford town. Use the Eircode from the directory above for the final journey, especially for Holmestown and the business-park locations.
Map listings and user reviews are useful for directions, but Wexford County Council’s own pages should be used for current opening hours, charges and accepted-material rules.
Common Wexford Recycling Centre Mistakes
Using an old €2 fee
The current individual council pages list €2.50. Older leaflets and older online references can still show €2.
Arriving between noon and 1pm
All four normal schedules include a full one-hour lunch closure.
Taking general rubbish to any centre
Do not assume the recycling-only sites provide the same general and bulky-waste services as Holmestown.
Mixing recyclable materials
The council asks users to segregate recyclable materials and place them in the appropriate receptacles.
Assuming WEEE means the whole car is free
The no-entry-charge rule is specifically for customers bringing only waste electrical or electronic goods.
Ignoring bank-holiday closure
The four current centre pages list bank holidays as closed. Check special seasonal arrangements separately.
Wexford Recycling Centre FAQ
How many Wexford County Council recycling centres are there?
The council operates four household recycling centres in the county: Holmestown at Barntown, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey.
What are Wexford recycling centre opening hours?
The four current council pages list Tuesday to Friday from 8:15am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm, and Saturday from 8:15am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm. They are normally closed Monday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Are Wexford recycling centres closed for lunch?
Yes. The normal published schedule has all four centres closed from 12 noon to 1pm.
How much is the entry charge?
The current individual Wexford County Council pages list a €2.50 entry charge for Holmestown, Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey.
Is electrical recycling free at Wexford recycling centres?
The council states that there is no entry charge when customers are bringing only waste electrical or electronic WEEE goods.
Which Wexford recycling centre takes general waste?
Holmestown is the centre whose current official page specifically lists domestic/general refuse charges along with bulky waste, green waste and paint. Check Holmestown before travelling with these loads.
Where can I take a mattress in Wexford?
Holmestown’s current price list includes mattress and base charges: €14 for a single mattress or base and €28 for a double mattress or base. Check the council page before travelling in case prices or acceptance conditions change.
Can I take paint to a Wexford recycling centre?
Holmestown’s current council page lists waste paint at €1 per litre with a maximum of 60 litres. Paints should not be mixed and should remain in their original containers.
Which recycling centre is nearest Wexford town?
Holmestown Waste Management Facility at Barntown, Eircode Y35 Y28W, is the Wexford town-area council facility.
Are Wexford recycling centres open on bank holidays?
The normal official schedules list bank holidays as closed. Check Wexford County Council separately for Christmas, New Year or other temporary opening arrangements.
Official Wexford Recycling Centre Sources
Opening hours, addresses, contact numbers, the current €2.50 entry charge and Holmestown’s additional waste charges were checked against the current Wexford County Council centre pages.
Before You Leave for a Wexford Recycling Centre
Check the day, avoid the 12 noon–1pm lunch closure, sort recyclable materials before loading the car and use Holmestown’s current disposal rules when you have general waste, garden waste, paint or bulky household items.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Wexford County Council and does not operate these recycling centres. Use Wexford County Council for final confirmation of opening hours, charges, temporary closures and material acceptance.