Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal: Plan the Right Drop-Off Before You Drive
Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre is Kilkenny County Council’s full-service civic amenity site at Dunmore, Co. Kilkenny, R95 HD50. It accepts recycling, general refuse, food waste, green waste, mattresses, oils and several free household recycling streams.
The centre is open through lunchtime on weekdays, but Saturday closes at noon and Bank Holiday weekends have a stricter closure pattern. Check the schedule, price category and material type before loading the car.
Independent information guide — recyclingcentreireland.org does not operate Dunmore. Kilkenny County Council manages the facility and its current notices take precedence.
Quick answer: Dunmore schedule
Monday–Friday: 8am–4:30pm, open through lunchtime.
Saturday: 8am–12 noon.
Sunday: Closed.
Bank Holidays: Closed.
On a Bank Holiday weekend, Dunmore is also normally closed on the Saturday.
Address and direct contact
Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre
Dunmore
County Kilkenny
R95 HD50
Phone: 056 779 4470
Alternative: 056 779 4480
Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal Schedule 2026
Kilkenny County Council currently lists Dunmore as open from 8am on weekdays and Saturdays. The weekday service continues through lunchtime, so there is no normal midday closure.
| Day | Opening hours | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am–4:30pm | Open through lunchtime. |
| Tuesday | 8am–4:30pm | Open through lunchtime. |
| Wednesday | 8am–4:30pm | Open through lunchtime. |
| Thursday | 8am–4:30pm | Normal weekday schedule. |
| Friday | 8am–4:30pm | Check if a Bank Holiday weekend is beginning. |
| Saturday | 8am–12 noon | Closed on Saturday during a Bank Holiday weekend. |
| Sunday | Closed | No normal public drop-off. |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | Bank Holiday weekend normally means Saturday, Sunday and Monday closure. |
Source conflict worth knowing: MyWaste currently shows an 8:30am opening on Monday, while Kilkenny County Council’s live Dunmore page lists 8am Monday–Friday. This guide follows the council’s own current timetable. Check the council page before an early-morning trip.
Bank Holiday rule: do not assume the Saturday before a Monday Bank Holiday works like a normal Saturday. Kilkenny County Council specifically lists Dunmore as closed on that Saturday.
Dunmore Recycling Centre Prices for Refuse, Recycling and Mattresses
Dunmore uses different charging systems depending on the material. Small household refuse can be charged by the sack, ordinary recycling by the car load, while larger loads are weighed.
| Waste type | Current published charge | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse sack | €5.50 per bag | For small quantities of general refuse. |
| Large refuse load | €185 per tonne | Load is weighed; minimum €16 charge applies per weigh-in. |
| Mattress | €20 each | Council states the price is the same regardless of mattress size. |
| Car load of recycling | €5 | For a normal separated recyclable load in a car. |
| Large recycling load | €70 per tonne | Larger loads are charged by weight. |
| Green waste bag | €2 per black bag | For accepted garden material. |
| Large green-waste load | €85 per tonne | Suitable for larger garden clear-outs. |
Weighbridge minimum: large refuse loads have a published minimum charge of €16 on each weigh-in. A light van load does not automatically mean you will pay only the exact fraction of €185 per tonne.
Payment: Kilkenny County Council states that both cash and card payments are accepted at the Dunmore pay station.
What Can You Recycle Free at Dunmore?
Kilkenny County Council specifically lists several household recycling streams as free of charge at Dunmore. Keeping these materials separate from paid waste can reduce both sorting time and the risk of being charged under a mixed-load category.
Electricals & batteries
Free
- Household electrical appliances
- Household batteries
Glass & cans
Free
- Glass bottles
- Drink cans
- Food cans
Clothes
Free
Clothes are included in the council’s free-of-charge list.
WEEE tip: keep electrical appliances separate from ordinary mixed recycling. Dunmore is also listed by MyWaste as a free electrical and battery drop-off location.
What Recycling Does Dunmore Accept?
The council’s current recycling section lists clothes, paper, cardboard, Tetrapaks, plastics, metal and household hazardous waste such as aerosols among the recyclable streams handled at Dunmore.
Common recyclable materials
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Tetrapaks
- Plastics
- Metal
- Clothes
Separate specialist items
- Aerosols
- Household electrical appliances
- Batteries
- Glass bottles
- Food and drink cans
Sort before arriving: a €5 recycling car-load charge does not mean every item in a mixed house clear-out belongs in the recycling stream. General refuse, mattresses, oils, paint and green waste use different charges.
Dunmore Food Waste Disposal Charges
Dunmore provides a direct food-waste disposal service for householders. Food waste collected at the centre is sent to an industrial composting facility.
| Food waste quantity | Current charge | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 10 litres | €1 | Small household food-waste drop-off. |
| 25 litres | €2 | Larger household food-waste drop-off. |
Separate food waste from general refuse before travelling. This keeps compostable material out of the refuse stream and makes the correct charge easier to identify.
Green Waste at Dunmore: Bags and Larger Loads
Accepted green waste includes ordinary garden material such as grass cuttings, hedge clippings, tree toppings, plants and leaves.
Small garden load
€2 per black bag
Useful for occasional grass, hedge or leaf waste.
Large garden load
€85 per tonne
Larger trailer or van loads are handled by weight.
Keep garden waste clean: soil, rubble, plastic plant pots, household rubbish and other non-green material should not simply be mixed into the garden-waste stream.
Paint, Cooking Oil and Engine Oil Charges at Dunmore
Paint and waste oils are accepted, but the council publishes separate additional charges for these materials.
| Material | Published charge | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Paint | Minimum €5 | Contact the centre if bringing a large quantity. |
| Cooking oil | €2 per gallon | Combined oil quantity is subject to the published maximum. |
| Engine oil | €2 per gallon | Maximum quantity accepted is 10 gallons. |
Transport liquids safely. Use secure, closed containers and do not mix paint, cooking oil, engine oil or other chemicals. If you have an unusual hazardous product, phone Dunmore before travel rather than assuming it belongs in the household hazardous-waste stream.
Can Businesses Use Dunmore Recycling Centre?
Yes, but within the facility’s stated scope. Kilkenny County Council says Dunmore accepts refuse from both domestic customers and small to medium-sized businesses.
That does not mean every commercial or industrial waste stream can be delivered without checking first. Large quantities, specialist waste, hazardous material or unusually heavy loads should be confirmed with staff before travelling.
Business phone check: explain the business type, waste material, estimated quantity and vehicle before arrival. Staff can tell you whether Dunmore is the correct route and whether weighing or another charge applies.
How to Prepare for a Dunmore Recycling Centre Visit
Check the Bank Holiday calendar
A normal Saturday schedule does not apply on a Bank Holiday weekend. Check the council notice before travel.
Separate free recycling
Keep WEEE, batteries, clothes, glass bottles and cans separate from chargeable refuse, mattresses and other paid streams.
Separate garden and food waste
Both have their own lower-cost disposal routes and should not be mixed into general refuse.
Identify anything weighed by tonne
Large refuse, recycling and green-waste loads are charged by weight. Remember that large refuse has a minimum €16 weigh-in charge.
Phone for unusual material
Call before travelling with large quantities of paint, oils, hazardous material or a load whose disposal category is unclear.
Useful phone script: “I am bringing ______ in a car/van/trailer. Is it accepted at Dunmore today, is it charged per item, vehicle or tonne, and is there any quantity limit?”
Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal Contact Details
Dunmore direct numbers
Phone: 056 779 4470
Alternative: 056 779 4480
Use these for opening-day, material, charge and facility questions.
Kilkenny Environment Section
Email: environment@kilkennycoco.ie
Environment phone: 056 779 4470
Use the council environment route for wider waste-management questions.
Don’t rely on the general council switchboard first if your question is specifically about today’s Dunmore load. The direct centre numbers are the most useful published contacts for facility queries.
Dunmore Recycling Centre Address and Map
The official address is Dunmore, County Kilkenny, R95 HD50. Use the Eircode when navigating, particularly if you are approaching the facility from outside Kilkenny City.
Dunmore, County Kilkenny · R95 HD50
Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal FAQ
What are Dunmore Recycling Centre opening hours?
Kilkenny County Council currently lists Dunmore as open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 8am to 12 noon. It is closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Is Dunmore open during lunch?
Yes. The official council page specifically states that Dunmore remains open through lunchtime on Monday to Friday.
Is Dunmore open on Saturday?
Normally yes, from 8am to 12 noon. However, it is closed on the Saturday of a Bank Holiday weekend.
Where is Dunmore Recycling Centre?
Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre is at Dunmore, County Kilkenny, Eircode R95 HD50.
What is the Dunmore Recycling Centre phone number?
The direct numbers published by Kilkenny County Council are 056 779 4470 and 056 779 4480.
How much is a bag of rubbish at Dunmore?
The current council charge is €5.50 per refuse sack. Larger refuse loads are €185 per tonne, with a minimum charge of €16 for each weigh-in.
How much is a car load of recycling?
A car load of recycling is currently €5. Larger recycling loads are charged at €70 per tonne.
How much does a mattress cost at Dunmore?
The current published charge is €20 per mattress, regardless of size.
Does Dunmore accept garden waste?
Yes. Green waste is currently €2 per black bag or €85 per tonne. Examples include grass cuttings, hedge clippings, tree toppings, plants and leaves.
Does Dunmore accept food waste?
Yes. The current charge is €1 for 10 litres of food waste or €2 for 25 litres.
Are electrical items free at Dunmore?
Yes. Kilkenny County Council lists household electrical appliances and batteries as free-of-charge recycling streams at Dunmore.
Does Dunmore accept paint and waste oil?
Yes. Paint has a minimum published charge of €5. Cooking and engine oil are €2 per gallon, with a maximum accepted quantity of 10 gallons.
Can businesses use Dunmore?
Yes. Kilkenny County Council says refuse is accepted from domestic users and small to medium-sized businesses. Large or specialist commercial loads should be confirmed with staff first.
Can I pay by card at Dunmore?
Yes. Kilkenny County Council states that cash and card payments are accepted at the pay station.
Official Sources and Verification
Opening times, charges, address, contact details and accepted material information were checked against Kilkenny County Council’s current Dunmore page. MyWaste was used as a secondary location/service check where useful.
An official information leaflet is linked by Kilkenny County Council, but the PDF itself could not be retrieved in this research session. No claim in this article depends on pretending that PDF was independently inspected; current price and schedule details above come from the live council webpage.
- Kilkenny County Council — Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre
- Kilkenny County Council — Opening Times
- Kilkenny County Council — Environment Contact Details
- MyWaste — Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal
Before a special load: call 056 779 4470 or 056 779 4480 and describe the material, vehicle and approximate quantity.
Before You Drive to Dunmore
Use Eircode R95 HD50, separate free electricals and other recyclables from paid refuse, keep food and garden waste in their own streams, and check the Bank Holiday schedule before a Saturday visit. For large or unusual loads, phone the centre first.
Independent information guide: recyclingcentreireland.org is not Kilkenny County Council and does not operate Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre. Current council notices and on-site instructions take precedence.