Ballymount Recycling Centre: Hours, Address & Items Accepted
Use this guide before driving to Ballymount. It explains the official Ballymount Civic Amenity address, opening hours, phone number, free materials, charged materials, items not accepted, vehicle rules and the common confusion with the separate Oxigen Ballymount recycling centre.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always check the official page or phone the site before travelling with vans, trailers, hazardous waste, large loads or items you are unsure about.
Quick answer: Ballymount Civic Amenity
The main public Ballymount Recycling Centre people usually mean is Ballymount Civic Amenity, Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 20. It is a South Dublin County Council civic amenity site for domestic household waste and recycling.
Do not arrive with mixed waste in a rush. The site uses a one-way system, so pack your vehicle by material type before you go.
Opening hours at a glance
Monday to Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am–5:30pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays: 9:30am–5:00pm
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve may close earlier, and the site is listed as closed on Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day.
Ballymount Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
These are the opening hours published by South Dublin County Council for Ballymount Civic Amenity. Public-holiday notices, weather issues, site works or special seasonal arrangements can still change a visit, so phone ahead if you are making a long trip.
| Day | Published hours | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Arrive earlier if you have mixed materials to unload. |
| Tuesday | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Sort cardboard, metal, WEEE and bulky items before you arrive. |
| Wednesday | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Check hazardous waste containers are clearly labelled. |
| Thursday | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Vans and trailers may have separate rules or charges. |
| Friday | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Avoid last-minute arrivals with a large load. |
| Saturday | 9:00am to 5:30pm | Usually a busier household drop-off day. |
| Sunday & Bank Holidays | 9:30am to 5:00pm | Check before travelling on bank holidays or seasonal weekends. |
| Christmas Eve / New Year’s Eve | 9:00am to 3:00pm | Seasonal hours can change; check official updates. |
| Closed | Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day, New Year’s Day | Do not leave waste outside the gate. |
Do not arrive at closing time. Even if the gate is technically open, large loads, trailers, queues or sorting time can make a late visit stressful. Go earlier and pack by material type.
Ballymount Recycling Centre Address, Phone Number and Directions
The South Dublin County Council listing gives the site as Ballymount Civic Amenity, Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 20. MyWaste also lists Ballymount Avenue Upper, Greenhills, Ballymount, Dublin.
Official address
Ballymount Civic Amenity
Ballymount Avenue
Greenhills
Dublin 20
Before you drive
- Check the official hours.
- Separate materials inside the car.
- Bring payment card/cash if you have chargeable waste.
- Phone first for vans, trailers, hazardous waste or unusual items.
Safety note: South Dublin County Council says children must remain in the vehicle. If you need help depositing waste, inform staff at the entrance so assistance can be arranged.
Items Accepted Free of Charge at Ballymount Civic Amenity
The official SDCC page lists a set of materials accepted free of charge. The most important rule is to keep materials clean, separated and domestic. Commercial waste and unlabelled hazardous waste are not accepted.
| Free material type | Examples | Important sorting note |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard and paper | Cardboard packaging, newspapers, junk mail, magazines, books and white paper. | Keep cardboard clean and dry. Flatten boxes before loading. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Household glass bottles and jars. | Pyrex, crockery and drinking glasses are not the same as normal bottle-bank glass. |
| Aluminium beverage cans | Drink cans and similar aluminium beverage containers. | Empty first. Keep separate if staff directs. |
| Plastic bottles and plastic bags | Plastic bottles and plastic bags with recyclable symbol. | Clean, dry plastic only. Food-contaminated plastic is not accepted. |
| Textiles and clothing | Clothing and textiles. | Soiled clothing, cushions, carpets, duvets and pillows are listed as not suitable in this free stream. |
| Ink cartridges | Domestic printer cartridges. | Commercial and large-format reel cartridges are not listed as accepted in the same way. |
| Batteries | Car batteries, mobile phone batteries and household batteries. | Industrial batteries are not accepted as domestic battery waste. |
| Electrical appliances and WEEE | Fridges/freezers, appliances, computer equipment, washing machines, cookers, microwaves and similar domestic white goods. | Non-domestic electrical appliances may be refused. |
| Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs | Household lighting waste. | Carry carefully and ask staff where to place them. |
| Domestic Calor gas bottles | Domestic-type Calor gas bottles. | Phone first if you are unsure about type, size or condition. |
| Polystyrene | Accepted where the site’s domestic stream allows it. | Keep clean and separate from food-contaminated material. |
Best packing method: put cardboard together, WEEE together, metal together, garden waste together and hazardous household items in clearly labelled containers. Ballymount uses a one-way system, so sorting before arrival saves time.
Materials Accepted With a Charge at Ballymount Recycling Centre
Some waste streams are accepted with a charge. Prices can change, and vehicle/trailer rules matter, so check the official page or phone before bringing a large load.
| Charged material | Examples | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap metal | Bikes, metal furniture and similar household metal items. | Separate from general waste. |
| Timber | Garden timber, hardwood flooring, doors and softwood. | Keep separate from green garden waste. |
| Green garden waste | Grass, hedge cuttings and leaves. | Check vehicle and trailer fees before loading. |
| General household waste | Domestic refuse and small household items that would fit in a wheelie bin. | Do not mix in hazardous or commercial waste. |
| Bulky household waste | Furniture, carpets, beds and sofas. | Ask about charges before bringing multiple bulky items. |
| Household hazardous waste | Paints, thinners, cleaning agents, detergents, bleaches, insecticides, glues and medicines. | Must be household waste and clearly labelled. |
| Plasterboard | Dedicated skip provided. | Keep separate and confirm acceptance before travel. |
| Mattresses and DIY waste | Mattresses, homeowner-generated bricks, glass panels, ceramics and tiles. | No asbestos. Phone first if unsure. |
Charge warning: vehicles and trailers are charged separately. Medium or large vans with items on roofs may be refused entry, and vehicles above the stated size limits can also be refused.
What Ballymount Recycling Centre Will Not Accept
Do not bring material just because it feels “recyclable.” The official page lists specific categories that will not be accepted. If you bring the wrong waste, you can waste the trip and delay other drivers.
Listed as not accepted
- Non-household hazardous waste.
- Commercial or commercially collected waste.
- Household hazardous waste in unlabelled containers.
- Food-contaminated plastic.
- Soil.
- Asbestos.
Common confusion
- Pyrex is not the same as a glass bottle.
- Crockery and drinking glasses are not normal jar/bottle glass.
- Dirty plastic packaging is not clean recyclable plastic.
- Commercial cartridges are not domestic printer cartridges.
- Industrial batteries are not household batteries.
Never hide hazardous waste. Paint, chemicals, cleaning agents and medicines must be clearly labelled and treated as household hazardous waste. If it is not household waste or not labelled, the site can refuse it.
Plan Your Ballymount Recycling Centre Trip in 10 Minutes
The official SDCC page says the site operates a one-way system and asks people to pack waste segregated by material type and loaded in the order of drop-off points. This is the detail that makes your visit easier.
Make three piles first
Free recycling, chargeable bulky/general waste and “not sure” items. Do not put everything loose in the boot.
Check your vehicle type
Cars, trailers, small vans, medium vans and large vans can have different charges and rules. Phone first if you are using a van or trailer.
Label hazardous household waste
Paints, detergents, bleaches, insecticides and medicines should be clearly labelled and kept upright in a safe container.
Arrive with time to unload
Do not arrive near closing with furniture, garden waste, WEEE and mixed materials. It may take longer than you expect.
Ballymount Item Checker: What Should You Do?
Use this simple helper for common items. If your item is unusual, contaminated, commercial or hazardous, call first.
What are you bringing?
Likely route: cardboard and paper are listed as free materials when clean and properly sorted.
Before you go: flatten cardboard, keep it dry and separate it from general waste.
Ballymount Civic Amenity vs Oxigen Ballymount Recycling Centre
Search results can show more than one “Ballymount recycling centre.” The public SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity and Oxigen’s Ballymount recycling centre are not the same listing, and they have different addresses, phone numbers, hours and rules.
| Centre | Address | Phone | Published hours note | Use this if… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity | Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 20 | 01 462 1251 | Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–5:30, Sun/Bank Holidays 9:30–5 | You mean the South Dublin County Council civic amenity / recycling centre. |
| Oxigen Ballymount Recycling Centre | Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road Lower, Dublin 12, D12 HY65 | 01 426 3126 | Oxigen lists Mon–Sat hours with daily lunch closure and bank-holiday closure. | You specifically want Oxigen’s Ballymount recycling centre. |
Important: do not rely on “Ballymount recycling centre near me” alone. Check the address before driving because Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills and Merrywell Business Park are different destinations.
Cars, Vans and Trailers: What to Check Before Entering Ballymount
Vehicle type can affect charge and entry. The official listing says vehicles and trailers are charged separately, and some medium/large vans with roof-held items may be refused entry.
Car visit
Best for small household loads, cardboard, WEEE, textiles, batteries, glass, paper and sorted domestic recyclables.
Trailer visit
Check charges before loading. Single-axle trailer rules may differ from car-only visits.
Van visit
Phone first if you are using a van, high-roof vehicle, commercial-style vehicle or bringing a large mixed load.
Ballymount Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Official Video
The map below is for the SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity location context. It does not confirm live gate status, queue length, acceptance of your specific item or current charges. Phone the site before travelling with unusual waste.
Important: do not leave waste outside the gate if the site is closed or refuses an item. Fly-tipping can create enforcement, cost and environmental problems.
Helpful official video: South Dublin climate and waste context
I did not find a clearly official Ballymount Civic Amenity item-by-item video. This official South Dublin County Council video is included only as local environmental context. For accepted items and charges, rely on the official SDCC recycling-centres page.
Ballymount Recycling Centre Contact Details
Use the official contact details before travelling with large loads, vans, trailers, hazardous household waste, plasterboard, DIY waste, mattresses or items you are unsure about.
| Need | Best action | Have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Check if an item is accepted | Phone before travelling | Item name, quantity, household/commercial status. |
| Ask about charges | Use official page or call | Vehicle type, trailer yes/no, waste type. |
| Hazardous household waste | Call first if unsure | Original container/label, item type, approximate amount. |
| Van or trailer visit | Confirm before loading | Vehicle type, roof load, trailer axle, waste type. |
| Accessibility help | Tell staff at entrance | Type of assistance needed for depositing material. |
Ballymount Recycling Centre Questions Answered Properly
People searching for Ballymount Recycling Centre usually need practical answers: opening hours, Sunday hours, address, phone number, accepted items, charges, mattresses, WEEE, hazardous household waste, vans/trailers and whether they mean SDCC or Oxigen. This guide answers those jobs naturally instead of showing a raw keyword list.
If you searched “Ballymount dump opening hours”
Use the SDCC hours table and check seasonal closure days before driving.
If you searched “items accepted”
Sort free recycling, chargeable waste and not-accepted items before loading the car.
If you searched “Oxigen Ballymount”
Check the Oxigen address separately because it is not the same listing as SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity.
FAQ: Ballymount Recycling Centre 2026
What is the address for Ballymount Recycling Centre?
The SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity address is Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 20. MyWaste also lists it as Ballymount Avenue Upper, Greenhills, Ballymount, Dublin.
What are Ballymount Recycling Centre opening hours?
SDCC lists Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm, and Sunday/Bank Holidays 9:30am to 5:00pm, with special seasonal closures.
What is the Ballymount Recycling Centre phone number?
The SDCC listing gives 01 462 1251 for Ballymount Civic Amenity.
Is Ballymount Recycling Centre open on Sunday?
SDCC lists Sunday and Bank Holiday hours as 9:30am to 5:00pm, but you should check before travelling during seasonal periods or bad weather.
What can I bring free of charge?
SDCC lists free streams such as cardboard, paper, glass bottles and jars, aluminium beverage cans, plastic bottles, recyclable plastic bags, textiles, domestic ink cartridges, batteries, domestic electrical appliances, computer equipment, white goods, fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, domestic Calor gas bottles and polystyrene.
What materials are accepted with a charge?
Charged streams include scrap metal, timber, green garden waste, general household waste, bulky household waste, household hazardous waste, plasterboard, mattresses and homeowner-generated DIY waste, subject to site rules.
Does Ballymount accept commercial waste?
No. The SDCC page says commercial or commercially collected waste is not accepted at Ballymount Civic Amenity.
Can I bring soil to Ballymount Recycling Centre?
No. SDCC lists soil as not accepted.
Is Oxigen Ballymount the same as SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity?
No. SDCC Ballymount Civic Amenity is on Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 20. Oxigen lists a separate Ballymount recycling centre at Merrywell Business Park, Ballymount Road Lower, Dublin 12.
Is this the official Ballymount Recycling Centre website?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use South Dublin County Council, MyWaste and the centre phone number for live hours, charges and acceptance decisions.