Plan Your Letterkenny Recycling Trip Before You Load the Car
Letterkenny’s main council recycling centre is the Bryson-operated civic amenity site at Carnamuggagh, F92 EW80. It is open Tuesday to Friday and Saturday, with free drop-off streams as well as chargeable recycling, household waste and bulky items.
This page brings the normal hours, current published charges, free items, paid items, address, phone number, nearby Donegal alternatives and practical sorting steps into one visit guide.
Quick answer for Letterkenny
Letterkenny Civic Amenity Site is at Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 EW80. MyWaste currently lists it as open Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Monday and Sunday are normally closed. The listed contact number is 074 912 5822.
Do not confuse these places
Letterkenny has one main Donegal County Council/Bryson civic amenity centre. The town also has bring banks and a separate private recycling facility, while Milford and Stranorlar are different council recycling centres elsewhere in County Donegal.
Choose by waste type first. A bring bank is not a replacement for a full civic amenity centre when you have electricals, bulky household waste, paint, oils or several sorted waste streams.
Which Recycling Centre Serves Letterkenny?
The main civic amenity site for Letterkenny is Letterkenny Recycling Centre at Carnamuggagh. Donegal County Council owns six recycling centres across the county, with Bryson Recycling operating the network.
Address
Carnamuggagh
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
F92 EW80
Contact
Site phone: 074 912 5822
Use the number before travelling with a trailer, several bulky items, unusual waste or anything whose charge is unclear.
Search wording: people often type “Letterkenny recycling centres” in the plural, but the Carnamuggagh civic amenity site is the principal council/Bryson recycling centre in Letterkenny itself.
Letterkenny Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The current MyWaste listing shows four full weekday opening days from Tuesday through Friday, followed by a shorter Saturday. Monday and Sunday are closed.
| Day | Normal hours | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Do not plan a normal Monday drop-off. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Useful weekday for bulky or mixed loads if you need time to sort on site. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Full-day weekday opening. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Check first if bringing an unusual or chargeable item. |
| Friday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Useful before a weekend clear-out. |
| Saturday | 8:30am–2:30pm | Shorter day. Go earlier with bulky, trailer or multi-stream loads. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use another route only after checking that it is open and accepts your material. |
Holiday and disruption warning: normal weekly hours are not a guarantee for bank holidays, Christmas periods, weather disruption, maintenance or exceptional closures. Recheck MyWaste, Donegal County Council or Bryson before a long journey.
Letterkenny Recycling Centre Charges in 2026
Donegal recycling centres have both a free recycling area and chargeable streams. This means a mixed carload does not necessarily have one flat price: the cost depends on what you bring and how it is separated.
| Material | Published charge position | Before you arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Glass, cans, textiles | Free | Sort separately and keep suitable recyclable material clean. |
| Household electricals & batteries | Free | Keep WEEE and batteries separate from general waste. |
| Paper, cardboard, cartons | Charge applies | Current council guidance gives a €1–€8 range across selected chargeable recycling streams. |
| Rigid & soft plastic | Charge applies | Keep rigid and soft plastic separate; plastics should be clean, dry and loose. |
| Paint | €1 per 5L tin | Keep paint in its container and do not combine different liquids. |
| Car tyre | €4 each | Check first for large quantities or non-car tyres. |
| Gas cylinder | €2 | Keep secure during transport and tell site staff what you have. |
| Clean white polystyrene | €2 per bag | The published rule specifies clean white polystyrene. |
| Garden waste | €2 per bag | Keep garden material separate from household rubbish. |
| Food waste | €1–€4 | Published bands are €1 up to 2kg, €2 for 3–5kg and €4 for 6–10kg. Use a compostable bag. |
| Household waste | €5 per bag | Published guidance applies to bags up to 10kg. Check heavier or unusual loads first. |
| Furniture, mattresses, timber & bulky waste | Check current price | Prices depend on item or weight and temporary promotions may alter them. |
Payment: Donegal County Council states that card payments can be made at all six county recycling centres. Bring a payment card when your load contains chargeable streams.
The September 2026 half-price bulky-waste offer is over. Letterkenny, Milford and Carndonagh had a temporary promotion from 7–19 September 2026. Do not arrive now expecting the promotional rate; confirm the normal current bulky-item price before travelling.
What Can You Recycle Free at Letterkenny?
Donegal’s recycling-centre guidance identifies an extensive free area. The most useful distinction is that several high-value recycling streams are free even though other materials such as paper, cardboard and plastics can attract a small recycling charge.
Glass and metal packaging
Glass bottles and jars, cans and aerosols are listed among the free recycling streams.
Electricals
Small and large household electrical appliances, TVs, monitors and mobile phones are among the free categories listed in Donegal guidance.
Batteries and lighting
Household batteries, car batteries and fluorescent/lightbulb streams are handled separately and should not be hidden in black bags.
Textiles
Keep clothing and textiles dry and separate from wet or dirty household waste.
Scrap metal
Scrap metal is included in the published free-recycling list. Ask first if you have a very large or unusual metal item.
Sewing machines
These appear in the published free-recycling list. Keep complete electrical/mechanical items separate when unloading.
Why sorting matters: if free recyclable material is buried inside a bag of household rubbish, you make the load harder to inspect and may lose the practical benefit of separating free streams.
Items That Need a Price Check Before You Travel
Paper, cardboard, cartons, rigid plastic, soft plastic and waste oils are among the materials for which the council publishes small recycling charges. Furniture, mattresses, timber and other bulky waste need more careful checking because charges can depend on the item, size or weight.
Soft plastics
Soft plastic is accepted across Donegal’s six centres. Keep it separate from rigid plastic, and make sure plastic is clean, dry and loose. Examples include carrier bags, bread bags, crisp packets, wrappers and flexible food pouches.
Paint
Waste paint is accepted throughout the year under the council’s current recycling-centre guidance. The published charge is €1 for a 5-litre tin. Do not pour paint into another unlabelled container.
Mattresses and furniture
Bulky items are accepted, but do not rely on a past promotional poster for the normal price. Phone the site before loading mattresses, sofas, carpet, timber or several heavy items.
Household rubbish
The current Donegal waste guide lists household waste at €5 per bag up to 10kg. Keep ordinary rubbish apart from glass, WEEE, batteries, textiles and other recyclable streams.
How to Prepare for Letterkenny Recycling Centre
Separate the load at home
Group glass, cans, textiles, batteries, WEEE, cardboard, rigid plastic, soft plastic, oils, paint, garden material and household rubbish before putting everything in the car.
Check anything bulky or unusual
Phone 074 912 5822 if you have furniture, mattresses, timber, rubble, large quantities, a trailer or an item not clearly listed in the current guidance.
Check the day and closing time
Saturday ends at 2:30pm, so do not leave a large mixed load until late in the day. Recheck holiday or weather-related notices before a long trip.
Bring a payment card
Some streams are free and others are charged. Card payment is available, so keep a card ready rather than assuming your entire load will be free.
Do not leave waste outside a closed gate or beside a bring bank. If the centre is closed, keep the material secure and use another authorised route after checking that it accepts the item.
Other Recycling Options Around Letterkenny
“Recycling centre Letterkenny” searches can refer to several different services. Use the distinction below so you do not drive to a bottle bank with a bulky load or assume that a private facility follows council pricing.
| Option | Location / role | When it may help | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letterkenny Civic Amenity Site | Carnamuggagh, F92 EW80 | Main Donegal County Council/Bryson recycling-centre route for Letterkenny. | This is the primary centre covered by this guide. |
| Letterkenny bring banks | Several points around Letterkenny | Small quantities of materials accepted by the specific bring bank. | A bring bank is not a full civic amenity site. |
| Milford Civic Amenity Site | Moyle Road, Milford, F92 K091 | Alternative for households travelling toward Milford/north Donegal. | Separate centre with its own opening pattern. |
| Stranorlar Civic Amenity Site | Railway Road, Stranorlar, F93 W296 | Alternative toward Ballybofey/Stranorlar and the Finn Valley. | Do not assume Letterkenny opening hours apply there. |
| Letterkenny Skip Hire & Recycling | Private public recycling facility in Ballyraine | A separate commercial option for public recycling and waste disposal. | Private operator; its prices and acceptance rules are separate from Donegal County Council/Bryson. |
Letterkenny Recycling Centre Map
Use the map to plan the route to Carnamuggagh. The map confirms location only; it does not confirm today’s opening status, current price or whether an unusual item will be accepted.
Before starting the journey: check the opening day, separate free and chargeable streams, and phone first when the load contains bulky, heavy or uncertain material.
Letterkenny Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Letterkenny Recycling Centre opening hours?
MyWaste currently lists Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday from 8:30am to 2:30pm, and Monday and Sunday closed.
Where is Letterkenny Recycling Centre?
The main civic amenity site is at Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Eircode F92 EW80.
What is the Letterkenny Recycling Centre phone number?
The current MyWaste listing gives 074 912 5822.
Is Letterkenny Recycling Centre free?
Some streams are free, including glass, cans, textiles, batteries and household electrical goods. Other recycling streams, household waste and bulky items can have charges.
Can I recycle electrical items in Letterkenny for free?
Yes. The Letterkenny civic amenity site is listed by MyWaste as a free electrical and battery recycling drop-off and a lightbulb drop-off.
Does Letterkenny Recycling Centre take soft plastic?
Donegal County Council says soft plastic is accepted at all six county recycling centres. Keep soft plastic separate from rigid plastic and make sure it is clean, dry and loose.
Can I bring paint?
Yes. Donegal County Council says waste paint is accepted throughout the year and currently publishes a charge of €1 per 5-litre tin.
How much is household waste?
Donegal’s current published waste guide lists household waste at €5 per bag weighing up to 10kg. Check the site before bringing heavier or unusually large loads.
Is the half-price bulky-waste offer still running?
No. The 2026 Letterkenny promotion ran from 7 September to 19 September 2026. Confirm the normal current bulky-item charge before travelling.
What should I do if Letterkenny is closed?
Check another authorised Donegal facility such as Milford or Stranorlar only after verifying its own opening hours and item rules. For small recyclable streams, a suitable local bring bank may also work.
Official Sources and Price Checks
Opening hours, fees and accepted materials can change. These are the most useful sources to check before a visit:
Before You Leave for Carnamuggagh
Check that Letterkenny Recycling Centre is open, separate free recycling from chargeable waste, keep soft and rigid plastics apart, bring a payment card and phone ahead for bulky or unusual items. That preparation is more useful than arriving with one mixed load and trying to sort everything at the gate.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Donegal County Council, Bryson Recycling or the recycling-centre operator. Official sources remain the final check for live closures, charges and acceptance decisions.