Ballyogan Recycling Park: Opening Hours, Address & Charges
Use this simple local guide before driving to Ballyogan Recycling Park. Check opening hours, Eircode, accepted items, free recycling, chargeable waste, food-waste rules, vehicle charges and what to sort before you arrive.
Domestic household waste only. Private vehicles only. Commercial waste is not accepted at Ballyogan Civic Recycling Facility.
Quick answer: address, phone and Eircode
Ballyogan Recycling Park is on Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18. The official 2026 booklet lists the Eircode as D18 XW95 and phone number as 01 291 3600.
The centre is opposite the Ballyogan Wood Luas stop on Ballyogan Road and can be accessed from the M50 by exiting at Junction 15.
Opening hours at a glance
Monday to Friday: 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday: 9:30am–5:30pm. Sunday / Bank Holidays: 10:30am–5:30pm.
It is closed on New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day.
Ballyogan Recycling Park Opening Hours 2026
The opening hours are easy to remember, but the weekend start time changes. Do not arrive too early on Sundays or public holidays, and do not cut it fine near closing time if you have chargeable waste to unload.
| Day | Opening time | Closing time | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:30am | 5:30pm | Best for larger loads if you want to avoid weekend queues. |
| Saturday | 9:30am | 5:30pm | Expect more traffic; sort waste before you leave home. |
| Sunday / Bank Holiday / Public Holiday | 10:30am | 5:30pm | Later opening. Check before travelling on holiday weekends. |
| Closed days | New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day | Do not rely on regular Sunday hours on these dates. | |
Do not arrive with an unsorted car at closing time. Ballyogan has separate containers for different materials, and customers are expected to unload and segregate their own waste.
Ballyogan Recycling Park Address, Eircode and How to Find It
The official booklet lists the address as Ballyogan Recycling Park, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18, Eircode D18 XW95. It is near Ballyogan Wood Luas stop and close to the M50 Junction 15 route.
By car
Use Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18 and follow local access signs. Cover trailer loads and keep waste secured before driving.
By Luas
The facility is opposite Ballyogan Wood Luas stop, but large loads are not practical by public transport.
By van or trailer
Check the vehicle category rules first. Vehicles larger than intermediate vans are not permitted.
Neighbourhood note: Ballyogan Recycling Park is in a residential area. Do not block entrances, do not sound horns unnecessarily, and keep loads covered on the way in.
Ballyogan Charges Helper: What Kind of Load Are You Bringing?
Charges depend on the type of material and vehicle category. This helper is not a payment calculator, but it tells you what to check before leaving home.
Choose your load
Likely route: clean dry recycling is usually free if it matches the accepted list.
Before you go: rinse containers, flatten cardboard, remove plastic from paper/cardboard and keep materials separated.
Ballyogan Recycling Park Charges 2026
Ballyogan has free recycling streams and chargeable waste streams. The main charged categories include wood, bulky items, general waste, soil, stones, household construction and demolition waste, plasterboard, green garden waste and household hazardous waste.
| Charge category | Vehicle / load type | 2026 charge | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Cars, SUVs, estate cars, people carriers. Pedestrian, bicycle or motorbike loads are also charged as Category 1 for chargeable waste. | €30 | Wood, bulky items, general waste, soil, stones and household construction/demolition waste. |
| Category 2 | Small vans, jeeps or small trailers up to 1.5 m³. | €60 | Chargeable mixed waste categories listed above. |
| Category 3 | Intermediate vans or intermediate trailers up to 3 m³. | €100 | Chargeable mixed waste categories listed above. |
| Green waste Category 4 | Cars, SUVs, estate cars, people carriers. Pedestrian, bicycle or motorbike green waste loads charged as Category 4. | €12 | Green garden waste only. |
| Green waste Category 5 | Small vans, jeeps or small trailers up to 1.5 m³. | €25 | Green garden waste only. |
| Green waste Category 6 | Intermediate vans or intermediate trailers up to 3 m³. | €50 | Green garden waste only. |
| Household hazardous waste | When delivered with other non-chargeable waste. | €5 | Paints, thinners, strippers, cleaning agents, detergents, bleaches, insecticides, glues and medicines in labelled containers. |
| Food waste | Up to 25 litres, loose or in compostable bags. | €5 | No charge when delivered with general waste or green garden waste. |
Price trap: vehicles and trailers are charged separately, and waste carried on the roof of a vehicle may be treated under trailer rules. If you are unsure, call before loading the car.
What Can You Bring to Ballyogan Recycling Park Free of Charge?
Many clean recycling items can be brought free of charge, but they must be sorted and placed in the correct container. Wet or dirty material can contaminate dry recycling.
Common free dry recyclables
- Paper, newspapers, junk mail, magazines and phone books.
- Cardboard packaging.
- Clean plastic packaging, suitable plastic bottles and containers.
- Aluminium cans and steel cans.
- Glass bottles and jars.
- Textiles such as blankets, shoes, old clothes, curtains and bed linen.
- Tetra Pak cartons and print cartridges.
Other free accepted items
- Kitchen appliances such as washing machines, cookers, microwaves, fridges and freezers.
- Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
- Car batteries, mobile phone batteries and household batteries.
- Domestic gas cylinders placed upright.
- Discharged domestic fire extinguishers.
- Cooking oil and motor oil, but not petrol, heating oil or diesel.
- Computers, monitors, printers, scanners, TVs, stereos and electrical tools.
- Metals, bicycles, scrap metal, radiators and petrol lawn mowers.
Before you leave home: rinse containers, flatten cardboard, remove plastic packaging from paper/cardboard, and keep recyclables clean and dry.
What Items Are Chargeable at Ballyogan Recycling Park?
Chargeable items usually need more handling, separate skips or disposal routes. If your load includes paid items, expect to pay based on the vehicle or load category rather than a tiny per-item price.
| Chargeable stream | Examples | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Garden timber, hardwood flooring, doors and softwood. | Do not mix wood with clean free recycling if you want a quick unload. |
| Bulky items | Furniture, carpets, beds and sofas. | A sofa or bed can move your visit from “free recycling” to chargeable waste. |
| General waste | Domestic refuse, plant pots, potting trays and small household items that would fit in a wheelie bin. | No tyres or food waste in this category. |
| Soil, stones and household C&D waste | Bricks, paving slabs, concrete, soil, rocks and blocks. | No asbestos. Call for advice if the material is suspicious. |
| Gypsum / plasterboard | Dedicated skip provided. | Do not hide plasterboard in mixed rubble. |
| Green garden waste | Grass, hedge cuttings and leaves. | Green waste has its own lower charge structure when it is green waste only. |
| Household hazardous waste | Paints, thinners, cleaning agents, bleaches, insecticides, glues and medicines. | All hazardous waste should be clearly labelled. |
Ballyogan Household Food Waste Rules From 1 April 2026
From 1 April 2026, household food waste is accepted at Ballyogan Recycling Park. It must be loose or in compostable bags, and the quantity per visit is limited to 25 litres.
How much can I bring?
Up to 25 litres per visit.
How should it be packed?
Loose or in compostable bags only.
What does it cost?
€5 up to 25 litres, but no charge if delivered with general waste or green garden waste.
Do not bring food waste in ordinary plastic bags. Use loose material or compostable bags and keep it separate from dry recycling.
Ballyogan Recycling Park Rules Before You Arrive
Ballyogan is not a general dumping shortcut. It is a domestic civic recycling facility with separate containers, private-vehicle rules and segregation requirements.
| Rule | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Household waste only | Only domestic household waste can be accepted. | Commercial waste is not accepted under the site licence. |
| Private vehicles only | The facility is for private vehicles, not commercial waste vehicles. | Vehicle category affects whether you can enter and what you pay. |
| No children on site | Official guidance says children are not allowed at the facility. | It is a safety rule around moving vehicles, skips and unloading. |
| Staff cannot unload for you | Bring help for heavy items. | Plan ahead if you have furniture, appliances or awkward loads. |
| Sort before arrival | Separate materials at home where possible. | Faster visit, less contamination and fewer disputes about charges. |
| Secure trailer and roof loads | Cover or secure waste carried outside the vehicle. | Loose waste is unsafe and roof loads may be charged under trailer rules. |
Senior-friendly tip: if an item is heavy, awkward or sharp, bring someone to help. Staff may guide you, but you should not rely on them to lift your waste.
Ballyogan Recycling Park Checklist Before Leaving Home
A good Ballyogan visit starts before you drive. The goal is to avoid queue stress, wrong charges, rejected items and slow unloading.
Separate the load at home
Put paper/cardboard, WEEE, batteries, glass, metals, textiles, green waste and general waste into separate sections of the car.
Check whether it is free or chargeable
Free electricals and clean recyclables are different from bulky items, rubble, wood, green waste and general waste.
Bring payment
The official booklet says credit card payments are accepted and that cash and laser/debit card can also be used.
Arrive with enough time
Do not arrive close to closing time with a mixed or heavy load. Sorting and unloading takes longer than people think.
Items to Think Twice About Before Bringing to Ballyogan
The booklet gives “yes” and “no” examples. If your item is unclear, call before travelling, especially for hazardous, commercial, asbestos, tyres, diesel, petrol or large construction material.
Examples not accepted in free recycling
- Plastic wrapping in the wrong stream.
- Polystyrene where not accepted in that stream.
- Biscuit, sweet and crisp wrappers.
- Plant pots and potting trays in dry recycling.
- Pyrex, crockery and drinking glasses.
- Cushions, carpets, soiled clothing, duvets and pillows.
- Aerosols where not accepted in that stream.
High-risk items
- No asbestos in household C&D waste.
- No tyres in general waste.
- No food waste in the general waste charge category.
- No petrol, heating oil or diesel in waste oils.
- No commercial waste.
- No vehicles larger than intermediate vans.
Ballyogan Recycling Park Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map is for location context only. It does not confirm queue length, temporary closure, material acceptance, payment issue or charge category. Check official DLR updates if your trip is important.
Important: a map pin does not tell you whether your item is free, chargeable or accepted. Use the charge table and accepted-items list before driving.
Helpful video: waste prevention and recycling in Ireland
I could not verify a dedicated official Ballyogan site-tour video. The video below is from My Waste Ireland, Ireland’s official waste guidance resource, and is useful for understanding why sorting before a recycling-centre visit matters.
What People Usually Need After Searching Ballyogan Recycling Park
Most people are not only looking for the name of the centre. They want to know if it is open today, whether their item is free, whether they need to pay, if vans are allowed, whether food waste is accepted, and how to avoid being turned away.
If you searched for opening hours
Use the weekday, Saturday and Sunday/Bank Holiday times separately. Weekend opening starts later.
If you searched for charges
Check the material type first, then the vehicle category. Clean recycling may be free; general/bulky waste is not.
If you searched for address
Use D18 XW95 and look for Ballyogan Wood Luas stop. Do not rely on a broad “Ballyogan Road” search alone.
FAQ: Ballyogan Recycling Park Opening Hours, Address and Charges
What are Ballyogan Recycling Park opening hours?
Ballyogan Recycling Park opens Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Sunday/Bank Holidays/Public Holidays 10:30am to 5:30pm.
What days is Ballyogan Recycling Park closed?
It is closed on New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day.
What is the Ballyogan Recycling Park address and Eircode?
The address is Ballyogan Recycling Park, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18. The official 2026 booklet lists the Eircode as D18 XW95.
What is the Ballyogan Recycling Park phone number?
The official 2026 booklet lists the phone number as 01 291 3600. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council also lists 01 205 4700 on its Ballyogan page.
Is Ballyogan Recycling Park free?
Some clean recycling streams are free, including many dry recyclables, WEEE, batteries and metals. Other waste such as wood, bulky items, general waste, construction waste, green waste and household hazardous waste can be chargeable.
How much does general waste cost at Ballyogan?
For chargeable general/bulky-type waste, the official 2026 booklet lists Category 1 at €30, Category 2 at €60 and Category 3 at €100, depending on vehicle or trailer category.
How much is green garden waste at Ballyogan?
Green garden waste only is charged separately: Category 4 is €12, Category 5 is €25 and Category 6 is €50, depending on vehicle or trailer category.
Can I bring food waste to Ballyogan Recycling Park?
Yes, from 1 April 2026 household food waste is accepted loose or in compostable bags, limited to 25 litres per visit. The fee is €5 up to 25 litres, but there is no charge when it is delivered with general waste or green garden waste.
Can commercial waste be brought to Ballyogan Recycling Park?
No. Ballyogan Civic Recycling Facility is for household waste and private vehicles only. Commercial waste is not accepted.
Can staff help me unload heavy items?
No. Official guidance asks customers to bring help for heavy items because Ballyogan staff will not be able to assist with unloading waste.
Are children allowed at Ballyogan Recycling Park?
Official DLR guidance says children are not allowed at the facility. This is a safety rule around moving vehicles, skips and unloading areas.
Is this the official Ballyogan Recycling Park website?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s official Ballyogan page and PDF booklet for live rules and final decisions.