Arklow Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address & Charges
Arklow Recycling Centre, also listed as Croghan Recycling Centre, is the household recycling facility at Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow. Use this guide before you load the car so you know the hours, what to bring, what not to bring, and when to call Wicklow County Council first.
Independent resident guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always check the official council page before travelling on bank holidays, bad-weather days or when bringing bulky/uncertain items.
Quick resident answer
Address: Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Official Wicklow material also shows the centre as Arklow Recycling Centre and some listings show it as Croghan Recycling Centre.
Normal official hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm, Friday 9:00am–3:30pm, Saturday 9:00am–1:45pm, closed Sunday and bank holidays.
Best call-before-you-go rule
Call before travelling if you are bringing mattresses, construction/demolition waste, toilets, tyres, kerosene tanks, commercial waste, large furniture, bulky items, paint or anything you are not sure about.
The verified Arklow leaflet does not publish a complete live price list, so do not assume an item is free just because it is recyclable somewhere else.
Arklow Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The official Wicklow County Council leaflet lists Arklow Recycling Centre opening hours as Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 1:45pm, closed Sunday and closed bank holidays.
| Day | Official Arklow hours | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Good day for ordinary sorted recyclables. |
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Avoid arriving near closing with mixed items. |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Sort cardboard, glass and cans before leaving home. |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Call first if you have bulky or uncertain waste. |
| Friday | 9:00am – 3:30pm | Shorter day; do not leave a big load until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 1:45pm | Busy household day; go early and keep items separated. |
| Sunday / Bank holidays | Closed | Do not travel without checking the official page after holiday periods. |
Do not cut it fine: staff need time to direct vehicles, keep the site safe and close correctly. If your load has many categories, arrive well before closing time.
Arklow Recycling Centre Address, Eircode Context and Contact
The centre is at Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Some official and directory sources spell the industrial estate differently, so when using maps, search for both “Arklow Recycling Centre” and “Croghan Recycling Centre”.
Use the site for
Household recycling and allowed household drop-off material only. Commercial waste is not accepted on the Arklow leaflet.
Arklow Recycling Centre Checklist Before Loading the Car
This is the practical part most residents need. A ten-minute sort at home can save a wasted trip, a queue problem or a refused item at the gate.
Separate items before you leave
Keep cardboard, glass, cans, clothes, WEEE, batteries, oils and plastics separate. Do not arrive with one mixed boot load and expect it to be accepted quickly.
Clean and flatten where possible
The Arklow leaflet says cardboard should be clean and flattened if possible, glass should be clean with lids removed and colour sorted, and cans should be clean and sorted by type.
Keep children and dogs safe
The leaflet says children must be supervised and dogs must be on a lead. This is a working site, not a general parking area.
Call before bulky or uncertain items
If you have mattresses, toilets, construction waste, tyres, paint, kerosene tanks or bulky furniture, confirm before travelling because some items may be restricted, refused or handled differently.
Senior-friendly tip: write your items on paper before you go. If any item is large, heavy, broken, oily, sharp, hazardous or not obviously recyclable, call first.
Arklow Recycling Centre Charges: What Is Free and What Should You Confirm?
The verified Arklow Recycling Centre leaflet explains the centre rules and accepted/not-accepted materials, but it does not publish a full live price list for every item. Treat charges as a call-first issue for bulky, hazardous, mixed or non-standard waste.
| Item / visit type | Charge risk | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical items and batteries | Free drop-off context listed by MyWaste | Keep WEEE and batteries separate and ask staff where to place them. |
| Lightbulbs / fluorescent tubes | Separate handling | Do not mix with glass bottles. Bring carefully and ask staff. |
| Clean cardboard, paper, glass, cans | Recycling stream | Clean, flatten and sort before arrival. |
| Garden waste | Confirm current rule | Call before bringing large bags, branches, soil or mixed garden waste. |
| Paint cans | Call first | Confirm if full/empty cans are accepted and whether a fee applies. |
| Mattresses, bulky furniture, toilets | High refusal/charge risk | Call first. The leaflet flags several bulky/C&D-style items as not accepted. |
| Commercial waste | Not accepted on leaflet | Use a licensed commercial waste route instead. |
No fake price list: do not trust an old screenshot or a copied charge table from another county. Arklow rules can differ from private centres and other council sites. If money matters, confirm with Wicklow County Council before loading the car.
What Arklow Recycling Centre Accepts
The Arklow leaflet lists many household recycling streams. The key rule is not just “bring it”; it is “bring it clean, separated and in the correct receptacle.”
Dry recyclables
Clean cardboard, newspapers, magazines, paper, plastic bottles, food containers, bottle tops, cans, steel cans and Tetra Pak-style cartons.
Glass and metal
Clear, brown and green bottles/jars, selected flat glass, aluminium/steel items, bikes as scrap metal and food cans when sorted correctly.
Household WEEE
Non-commercial items with a plug or battery such as washing machines, cookers, laptops, monitors, televisions, kettles and toasters.
Textiles and books
Books, clothes, clean textiles and shoes in pairs. Soiled clothing, duvets and pillows are a different issue and should not be assumed acceptable.
Oil and lamps
Cooking oil, engine oil, fluorescent tubes, long-life bulbs and certain bulbs are listed, but keep them separate and ask staff where they go.
Garden and paint
Garden waste and paint cans appear in the leaflet, but because charges/rules can change, confirm before bringing large quantities or full cans.
Simple site rule: clean, dry, separated and household-only gives you the best chance of a smooth visit.
Items Not Accepted or Not Safe to Bring Without Checking
The Arklow leaflet has a Yes/No material guide. Some items are clearly not suitable for ordinary drop-off, while others need staff confirmation because the details matter.
| Item | Status risk | Why you should not guess |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial waste | Not accepted | The leaflet says household use only and commercial waste will not be accepted. |
| Construction and demolition waste | Not accepted / restricted | Rubble, toilets, construction waste and similar material may need a different disposal route. |
| Tyres and kerosene tanks | Do not assume | The leaflet flags tyres and kerosene tanks in the “No” context. Call first. |
| Pyrex, crockery, drinking glasses | Not normal bottle-glass recycling | These are not the same as bottles and jars and can contaminate glass streams. |
| Plastic wrappers, crisp packets, bubble wrap | Not listed as normal plastic recycling | Do not mix with plastic bottles and containers. |
| Duvets, pillows, cushions, soiled textiles | Call first | Clean clothing is different from bulky or soiled fabric items. |
Do not use the recycling centre as a dumping shortcut. If the item is hazardous, commercial, construction-related, oily, sharp, very bulky or mixed, call first and use the correct licensed route.
Arklow Recycling Centre Item Helper
Pick the type of item you are bringing. This helper does not replace staff advice, but it stops the most common mistakes.
What are you bringing?
Do this: Keep clean dry cardboard/paper/cans/bottles separate before you leave home.
Do not do this: Do not arrive with food residue, wet cardboard or one mixed bag of recyclables.
Arklow Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map helps you find the area, but it should not be used to confirm opening changes, bank-holiday closures or charges. For that, use Wicklow County Council or MyWaste.
Map warning: if your sat-nav shows a slightly different name, look for Croghan/Croghan Industrial Estate and Emoclew Road. Do not rely on map opening hours alone.
Helpful official Ireland video: recycling and waste prevention
For this page, a general My Waste Ireland video is more useful than a random recycling-centre clip because it helps residents understand proper household sorting before arriving at the site.
If Arklow Recycling Centre Is Closed or Your Item Is Not Accepted
If Arklow is closed, full, or cannot take your item, do not leave waste outside the gate. Use another official Wicklow recycling centre, a legal waste collector, retailer take-back, WEEE drop-off, charity donation route or MyWaste search.
Still usable items
Donate, sell or offer locally before disposal. Good-condition items should not go straight to waste if someone can reuse them.
Electrical items
Use free WEEE/battery routes where available. Many retailers also support take-back for electrical goods.
Bulky waste
For mattresses, sofas or mixed bulky loads, confirm a legal collection route rather than turning up and risking refusal.
FAQ: Arklow Recycling Centre Opening Hours, Address and Charges
Where is Arklow Recycling Centre?
It is at Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. It may also appear in listings as Croghan Recycling Centre.
What are Arklow Recycling Centre opening hours?
The official Wicklow leaflet lists Monday to Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm, Friday 9:00am–3:30pm, Saturday 9:00am–1:45pm, closed Sunday and bank holidays.
Is Arklow Recycling Centre open on Saturday?
Yes, the normal official Saturday opening time is 9:00am to 1:45pm. Go early if you have several sorted categories.
Is Arklow Recycling Centre open on Sunday or bank holidays?
No. The official leaflet says Sunday closed and bank holidays closed.
What is the phone number for Arklow Recycling Centre?
The official Arklow leaflet lists Wicklow County Council Customer Service at 0404 20100 and env@wicklowcoco.ie for environment-related contact.
Are there charges at Arklow Recycling Centre?
The verified Arklow leaflet does not publish a full live charge list. Many household recycling streams are handled as recycling, while bulky, hazardous, mixed or uncertain items should be confirmed before travelling.
Can I bring commercial waste to Arklow Recycling Centre?
No. The official leaflet says household use only and commercial waste will not be accepted on site.
Can I bring mattresses or construction waste?
Do not assume. The leaflet flags mattresses and construction/demolition waste in the not-accepted/restricted context, so call Wicklow County Council before loading these items.
Can I bring electrical items and batteries?
MyWaste lists Croghan Recycling Centre with free electrical/battery drop-off context. Keep WEEE and batteries separate and follow staff directions on site.
What should I do if an item is in good condition?
The leaflet recommends considering donation, selling online, a community noticeboard or local newspaper advertisement before disposal.