Plan Your Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Visit Before You Drive to Pollboy
Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site serves County Galway households from Pollboy/Poolboy, Ballinasloe, H53 VH95. It opens Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and is managed by Barna Recycling on behalf of Galway County Council.
The site accepts household recycling, WEEE, green waste, oils, timber, bulky items, mattresses and several hazardous household materials, but domestic-use, paint and trailer rules are stricter than a normal bring bank.
Last vehicle entry is 15 minutes before closing · domestic household waste only · commercial and trade loads are not accepted.
Quick answer for Ballinasloe households
Address: Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site, Pollboy/Poolboy, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 VH95.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Last vehicle entry is 15 minutes before closing.
Operator: Barna Recycling manages the site on behalf of Galway County Council.
Check these three things before loading
Make sure the waste is domestic rather than commercial, keep hazardous products in their original labelled containers, and do not bring more than five paint cans in one visit.
If you are using a trailer, remember that Barna requires domestic loads to remain visible for inspection and does not allow agricultural or animal trailers at this site.
Ballinasloe Recycling Centre Opening Hours
The current Galway County Council and Barna facility information gives Ballinasloe a three-day weekly opening pattern.
| Day | Opening hours | Practical detail |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | No normal Monday opening. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Last vehicle entry 4:15pm. |
| Wednesday | Closed | No normal Wednesday opening. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Last vehicle entry 4:15pm. |
| Friday | Closed | No normal Friday opening. |
| Saturday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Last vehicle entry 4:15pm. |
| Sunday | Closed | No normal Sunday opening. |
Do not plan around a 4:30pm gate arrival. The facility sheet says last vehicle entry is 15 minutes before the advertised closing time, so aim to be inside before 4:15pm and earlier for a mixed or trailer load.
Holiday schedules can change. Barna publishes separate Christmas arrangements when required, so verify the live operator page before travelling around Christmas, New Year or another exceptional closure.
Ballinasloe Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Phone
Pollboy / Poolboy
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway
H53 VH95
091 745060
Galway County Council civic-amenity enquiries:
091 771619
Galway County Council spells the locality “Pollboy” on its current civic amenity page, while the current Barna facility sheet uses “Poolboy”. The Eircode H53 VH95 is the most useful navigation reference.
Operator distinction: Galway County Council provides the County Galway civic amenity service, while Barna Recycling manages Ballinasloe, Tuam and Clifden on the council’s behalf.
Ballinasloe Recycling Centre Charges
The current Ballinasloe facility sheet uses vehicle and trailer bands for normal chargeable household waste. Mattresses, paint and green waste have additional or separate rules.
| Vehicle/load | Current charge | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Car | €4 | Standard household car rate. |
| Small van | €8 | Domestic household load only. |
| Large van | €20 | Loads remain subject to inspection. |
| Single-axle trailer | €6 | Where used instead of the vehicle or as a supplementary charge. |
| Double-axle trailer | €18 | Domestic trailers only and load must remain inspectable. |
| Single mattress | €10 | Additional item charge. |
| Double mattress | €15 | Additional item charge. |
| Paint can | €1.25 each | Maximum five cans per visit; Eircode required. |
Useful charging rule: the current facility sheet says items are not generally charged by quantity or weight under the standard vehicle system. That does not override separately listed mattress, paint or green-waste rules.
How Green Waste Is Charged at Ballinasloe
Green waste does not have a separate simple car price on the current sheet. Barna states that it is charged using the small-van, large-van and axle/trailer rates.
Keep garden waste separate from rubbish. If you are unsure which rate applies to a particular load or vehicle, phone Barna before travel rather than estimating the price from the ordinary car fee.
Items Listed Free at Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site
Several high-volume household recycling streams are specifically identified as free of charge.
Sort free items first. If the same vehicle also contains paid material such as a mattress, green waste or other chargeable waste, the relevant charge can still apply to that part of the load.
What Ballinasloe Recycling Centre Accepts
The current facility sheet covers substantially more than bottle-bank recycling. It includes ordinary recyclables, bulky goods, oils, timber and selected hazardous household materials.
Paint Cans: Maximum Five and Bring Your Eircode
From 1 January 2026, Barna Recycling states that customers using Galway County Council civic amenity sites at Ballinasloe, Tuam and Clifden can deliver a maximum of five paint cans per visit.
The current Ballinasloe sheet lists paint cans at €1.25 each and says an Eircode will be required.
Do not arrive with an unlabelled bucket of unknown paint or chemical. Hazardous material must remain identifiable, and loads are inspected before acceptance.
Chemicals, Medicines, Pesticides and Oils
Ballinasloe accepts several hazardous household streams, but the packaging rule is strict. Galway County Council and the current facility sheet state that household medicines, chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and other hazardous materials must be in their original, fully labelled packaging.
Examples accepted
- Aerosols
- Household medicines
- Household and garden chemicals
- Herbicides and pesticides
- Hazardous paint
- Engine oil and oil filters
- Cooking oil
- Motoring-related household products where listed
Before transport
- Keep products in their original container.
- Make sure the label remains readable.
- Do not mix chemicals together.
- Keep leaking material contained and call first.
- Do not place medicines in random bags or bottles.
- Do not bring medical sharps through the medicines route.
Unlabelled hazardous material can be refused. If you cannot identify what is in a container, contact Barna before loading it into your vehicle.
What to Know Before Arriving With a Trailer
Barna Recycling publishes extra conditions for trailers at its recycling centres because site staff need to inspect loads before tipping.
Trailer last-entry rule: Barna states that trailers cannot enter during the final 15 minutes before advertised closing. For Ballinasloe, do not plan a trailer arrival after 4:15pm.
Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site Is for Household Waste Only
Galway County Council says its Ballinasloe, Tuam and Clifden civic amenity sites are for households within the functional area of Galway County Council. Commercial or trade waste is not accepted.
The current Ballinasloe sheet also states that all loads are subject to inspection. A van does not automatically make a load commercial, but a trade-style or business load can be refused.
If you are a contractor or business: use an appropriately authorised commercial waste facility rather than relying on the household civic amenity service.
Where Does Your Ballinasloe Load Fit?
I have an old fridge, freezer or washing machine
WEEE and white goods, including fridges and freezers, are listed as free at Ballinasloe. Keep them separate from paid bulky waste.
I have a single mattress
The current facility sheet lists a single mattress at €10. A double mattress is €15.
I have leftover paint
Paint is accepted subject to the 2026 rules. The current charge is €1.25 per can, with a maximum of five paint cans per visit and an Eircode required.
I have clothes and old shoes
Clothing, footwear and textiles are listed among the free streams. Keep suitable textile material clean and dry.
I have tree or garden cuttings
Green waste is accepted, but it uses the small-van, large-van and trailer/axle charging bands rather than the ordinary €4 car charge. Confirm the right rate if uncertain.
I have pesticide or household chemical containers
They may be accepted as hazardous household waste only when they remain in their original, fully labelled packaging. Do not decant them into another bottle.
I have old medicine and needles
Household medicines are listed as accepted, but medical sharps are specifically excluded. Use an appropriate sharps route for needles or other sharps.
I have a business or trade load
Do not use the Ballinasloe household civic amenity route. Galway County Council states that commercial and trade waste is not accepted.
Six Checks Before Visiting Ballinasloe Recycling Centre
Confirm Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday
The centre does not operate on the other normal weekdays, so check the day before loading the car.
Use H53 VH95
The Eircode avoids confusion over the Pollboy/Poolboy spelling and takes you to the civic amenity facility rather than a local bring bank.
Separate free and paid materials
Pull WEEE, batteries, textiles, drink cans and bottle/jar glass away from mattresses, paint, green waste and other charged streams.
Check hazardous packaging
Medicines, chemicals, herbicides, pesticides and hazardous materials need original fully labelled packaging.
Check paint and trailer rules
Paint is limited to five cans per visit with an Eircode required. Domestic trailers must remain fully inspectable.
Arrive before 4:15pm
The site closes at 4:30pm but stops vehicle entry 15 minutes earlier. Arrive earlier for trailers or a large mixed load.
Map to Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site
Use H53 VH95 for navigation to the Pollboy/Poolboy site. The map helps with directions but cannot confirm today’s gate status, queues, accepted load or holiday arrangements.
Ballinasloe vs Tuam, Clifden and Other Galway Recycling Centres
Galway County Council provides three county civic amenity sites: Ballinasloe, Tuam and Clifden. Their schedules differ, so another County Galway site may suit better if Ballinasloe is closed on your preferred day.
Galway City Council’s Liosbán facility and private public recycling centres around Galway operate under different rules and should not be treated as interchangeable with the County Galway household sites.
Ballinasloe Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Ballinasloe Recycling Centre opening hours?
The current opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Last vehicle entry is 15 minutes before closing.
Is Ballinasloe Recycling Centre open on Monday?
No. Under the current schedule it opens Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only.
Where is Ballinasloe Recycling Centre?
The civic amenity site is at Pollboy/Poolboy, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The Eircode is H53 VH95.
How much does a car cost at Ballinasloe Recycling Centre?
The current standard car charge is €4.
How much is a van at Ballinasloe?
The current facility sheet lists €8 for a small van and €20 for a large van.
How much is a mattress at Ballinasloe Recycling Centre?
The current charge is €10 for a single mattress and €15 for a double mattress.
Can I bring electrical items for free?
Yes. WEEE and white goods such as fridges and freezers are among the items listed free of charge.
Can I bring paint to Ballinasloe?
Yes, subject to the current paint rules. Paint cans are €1.25 each, with a strict maximum of five cans per visit. An Eircode is required.
Can businesses use Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site?
No. Galway County Council states that its County Galway civic amenity sites are for household waste only and commercial or trade waste is not accepted.
Can I bring pesticides or household chemicals?
Selected household chemicals, herbicides and pesticides are accepted, but hazardous materials must be in their original, fully labelled packaging or they can be refused.
Official Sources Checked for This Ballinasloe Guide
Opening hours, Eircode, domestic-use restrictions and service responsibility were checked against Galway County Council. Charges, accepted items, last-entry rules, paint restrictions and trailer rules were checked against Barna Recycling’s current Ballinasloe facility information.
- Galway County Council — Civic Amenity Sites
- Galway County Council / Barna — Ballinasloe Facility Sheet
- Barna Recycling — Recycling Centres
- Barna Recycling — Accepted Items by Site
- MyWaste — Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site
The current Ballinasloe sheet says its details were accurate as of December 2025 but are subject to review and change. Check the live council or Barna page before a costly, hazardous or time-sensitive trip.
Before You Leave for Pollboy
Confirm that it is Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, use H53 VH95 for navigation, sort free recycling from paid materials and arrive before the 4:15pm last-entry point.
If you have paint, pesticides, medicines or other hazardous material, keep it in its original labelled container. Bring no more than five paint cans, have your Eircode available and phone first if the material is unusual or leaking.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Galway County Council or Barna Recycling and does not operate Ballinasloe Civic Amenity Site.