Use Shanganagh Recycling Centre in Shankill Without Bringing the Wrong Load
If you searched for “Shankill Recycling Centre”, the official facility is Shanganagh Recycling Centre in Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill. It is a Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council facility for clean household recyclables, not a general household rubbish dump.
The listed household recycling streams are free of charge, but the site has a strict accepted-material list. Paint, car batteries, carpets, duvets, crockery and several other items need a different route.
Official name: Shanganagh Recycling Centre · Shankill, Dublin · Eircode A98 FN40
Quick answer for Shankill residents
Shanganagh Recycling Centre is at Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill, Dublin, A98 FN40.
It opens Monday–Thursday 8:30am–4:00pm and Friday–Saturday 8:30am–3:30pm. Sunday and bank holidays are closed.
How much does it cost?
DLR County Council’s official page says the listed clean household recyclables are accepted free of charge.
That does not mean every type of household waste is accepted. Bulky, dirty, hazardous and general rubbish may need Ballyogan or another authorised service.
Shankill Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council currently lists the same regular opening pattern for Shanganagh throughout the working week, with a slightly earlier finish on Friday and Saturday.
| Day | Official hours | Visit note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Normal weekday opening. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Sort materials before arriving. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Normal weekday opening. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–4:00pm | Normal weekday opening. |
| Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Closes 30 minutes earlier than Monday–Thursday. |
| Saturday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Avoid arriving at the last minute with unsorted material. |
| Sunday | Closed | Also closed on bank holidays. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check council notices around Christmas and New Year. |
Christmas hours can differ. The official Shanganagh page directs residents to a separate Christmas-opening leaflet when seasonal arrangements apply. Do not copy the normal weekly timetable into a Christmas or New Year visit without checking.
Shankill Recycling Centre Address and Eircode
The official facility name can cause confusion in maps and searches. Shanganagh Recycling Centre is physically in Shankill, within the Shanganagh Cemetery car park area.
Address
Shanganagh Recycling Centre
Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park
Shankill
Dublin
A98 FN40
Use the Eircode rather than searching only for “Shankill recycling”, which can also return shops with battery drop-offs and nearby Wicklow facilities.
Who operates it?
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council operates the recycling centre.
The current centre page does not publish a separate direct site telephone. For council verification, contact DLR County Council on 01 205 4700 or info@dlrcoco.ie.
Name check: “Shankill Recycling Centre” is the common search wording. On official council and MyWaste sources, look for Shanganagh Recycling Centre.
Shankill Recycling Centre Charges
The official DLR page is explicit: the listed materials are accepted at Shanganagh free of charge. There is no published gate fee for bringing those approved clean household recyclables.
| Type of visit | Charge position | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Listed clean household recyclables | Free | Must be an accepted household recycling stream. |
| Household batteries | Free | AA/AAA-type household batteries are specifically listed. |
| Lightbulbs / fluorescent tubes | Free | Keep them separate and intact for the correct collection point. |
| Refused material | Use another route | Shanganagh does not become a paid disposal facility simply because an item is refused. |
| Commercial waste | Not permitted | Use an authorised commercial waste service. |
The key distinction: “free” applies to the materials the site accepts. It does not mean you can bring mixed black bags, furniture, paint or any other household item and leave it at no cost.
What Shanganagh Recycling Centre Accepts for Free
The council asks for clean household recyclables. Sorting at home reduces contamination and prevents an item being put into the wrong container.
Paper and packaging
- Cardboard
- Newspapers
- Junk mail
- Magazines
- Books
- Tetra Pak milk, juice and soup cartons
Cans, glass and plastics
- Aluminium cans
- Steel food and biscuit tins
- Glass
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic bags
- Yoghurt pots
- Bubble wrap
- Fruit and vegetable containers
Other free streams
- Aerosols
- AA/AAA-type household batteries
- Lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes
- White polystyrene
- Printer cartridges and toner
- Blankets and clothes
- Shoes, curtains and bed linen
Electrical/battery route: MyWaste identifies Shanganagh as a free electrical/battery recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off. For a larger electrical appliance, check the exact item first because the council’s main visible Shanganagh list is narrower than Ballyogan’s civic amenity service.
Clean Hard Plastics at Shanganagh
The current DLR County Council page states that Shanganagh is accepting hard plastics for recycling on a trial basis. A related council document is provided on the official page for the detailed trial rules.
Because “hard plastic” covers many different products, do not assume every rigid plastic item is accepted. Check the council’s attached hard-plastics document before bringing toys, large containers, household fittings or other rigid plastic objects.
Trial means the arrangement can change. Recheck the official Shanganagh page before making a special journey specifically for hard-plastic recycling.
What Shankill / Shanganagh Recycling Centre Does Not Accept
The council publishes a specific refusal list. These are particularly important because several are everyday household objects that people might reasonably expect a recycling centre to take.
Do not bring
- Car batteries
- Paint
- Pyrex
- Crockery
- Saucepans
- Frying pans
- Pillows
- Duvets
- Carpets
Rejected packaging types
- Sweet packets
- Crisp packets
- Foam food trays
- Clingfilm
- Meat trays
- Burger cartons
Paint and car batteries are specifically refused at Shanganagh. Do not leave them beside recycling containers. Use Ballyogan or another authorised route after checking current acceptance.
Household-Only and Clean-Recycling Rules
No commercial waste
DLR County Council states that commercial waste is not permitted at Shanganagh. Waste from a business, contractor or commercial clearance needs an authorised commercial route.
Clean material only
The site is designed for sorted recyclable material. Food-contaminated containers, mixed rubbish and dirty loads can make an otherwise recyclable item unsuitable.
This is a smaller recycling centre. DLR’s 2024–2026 Litter Management Plan distinguishes Shanganagh and Eden Park from Ballyogan, which is the county’s primary recycling park and accepts a considerably wider range of household materials.
Use Ballyogan for Bulky, Hazardous or Wider Household Waste
If Shanganagh refuses your item, Ballyogan Recycling Park is the most important DLR alternative to check. The council describes Ballyogan as its primary recycling centre.
DLR’s current litter-management plan says Ballyogan accepts a much wider range including non-recyclable and bulky household waste, green waste, household electrical items, paints, strippers, thinners, household cleaners, weed-killer, fertilisers, old medicines, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers, gypsum, flat glass, motor oil and cooking oil. Vehicle-based charges apply to some materials.
Paint or chemicals
Do not bring paint to Shanganagh. Check Ballyogan’s current household hazardous-waste rules first.
Car battery
Shanganagh’s official refusal list includes car batteries. Use an authorised battery take-back or broader civic amenity route.
Carpet or bulky waste
Shanganagh rejects carpets and is not intended for bulky general disposal. Check Ballyogan’s current charges and accepted-load rules.
How to Prepare for a Shankill Recycling Centre Visit
Check the item against the accepted list
This matters more here than at a large civic amenity site because Shanganagh’s service is intentionally limited to clean recycling streams.
Clean and separate recyclables
Keep glass, cans, paper, cardboard, textiles, batteries, bulbs, plastics and polystyrene in separate bags or boxes.
Remove refused material before travelling
Paint, car batteries, Pyrex, crockery, cookware, carpets, pillows and duvets should not be included in the load.
Use A98 FN40 for navigation
Look for Shanganagh Recycling Centre in the Shanganagh Cemetery car park area rather than a generic Shankill recycling search.
Check seasonal opening before Christmas
The council publishes separate Christmas information when seasonal arrangements apply.
Other Recycling Options Around Shankill
Ballyogan Recycling Park
The main DLR civic amenity facility for bulky waste, green waste, paint, oils and many materials not accepted at Shanganagh.
Battery retailer drop-offs
MyWaste lists retail battery points in Shankill, including supermarket locations. A small battery-only trip may not require the recycling centre.
Nearby Wicklow option
Bray Recycling Centre is another council facility south of Shankill, but it is operated by Wicklow County Council and has its own rules and accepted-material list.
Useful Recycling Centre Ireland guides
Shankill Recycling Centre FAQ
What is Shankill Recycling Centre officially called?
The official facility is Shanganagh Recycling Centre, operated by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Shankill.
What are Shankill Recycling Centre opening hours?
Shanganagh is officially listed as open Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. It is closed Sunday and bank holidays.
What is the Shankill Recycling Centre address?
MyWaste lists it at Shanganagh Cemetery Car Park, Shankill, Dublin, A98 FN40.
Is Shanganagh Recycling Centre free?
Yes for the clean household recycling streams listed on the official DLR page. The council states that those accepted recyclables are free of charge.
Can I bring cardboard and paper?
Yes. Cardboard, newspapers, junk mail, magazines and books are on the official accepted list.
Can I recycle plastic at Shanganagh?
The council lists plastic bottles and several plastic-packaging types including bags, yoghurt pots, bubble wrap and fruit and vegetable containers. Clean hard plastics are also being accepted on a trial basis, subject to the trial rules.
Does Shanganagh take paint?
No. Paint is specifically listed under materials not accepted. Check Ballyogan Recycling Park for the appropriate household paint route.
Can I bring a car battery?
No. The official Shanganagh page lists car batteries as not accepted, although smaller household batteries such as AA and AAA batteries are accepted.
Can I bring carpets, pillows or duvets?
No. Carpets, pillows and duvets are specifically listed as not accepted at Shanganagh.
Can businesses use Shanganagh Recycling Centre?
No. DLR County Council states that commercial waste is not permitted. The centre accepts clean household recyclables only.
Where should I go with bulky or hazardous household waste?
Check Ballyogan Recycling Park. DLR identifies it as the county’s primary recycling facility and lists a substantially wider range of household waste streams there, although charges apply to some materials.
Official Sources Checked
- Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council — Shanganagh Recycling Centre: official hours, free-charge statement, accepted and refused materials, commercial-waste restriction and hard-plastic trial.
- MyWaste — Shanganagh Recycling Centre: current address, Eircode, opening pattern and electrical/battery/lightbulb service classification.
- DLR Litter Management Plan 2024–2026: confirms Shanganagh and Eden Park as smaller free clean-recyclables facilities and Ballyogan as the county’s broader primary recycling park.
Verification note: the official council page was available and directly inspected for regular opening hours, accepted items, refused items and the free-charge statement. Seasonal Christmas opening is handled separately by the council and should be rechecked when relevant.
Before You Drive to Shanganagh
Use A98 FN40, bring only clean household recyclables from the accepted list, and remember that Friday and Saturday finish at 3:30pm. There is no charge for the listed recycling streams.
If you have paint, a car battery, carpet, bulky rubbish or another refused item, check Ballyogan or MyWaste instead of leaving it at Shanganagh.
Recycling Centre Ireland is an independent information website. It is not Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and does not operate Shanganagh Recycling Centre.