Use Callan’s Free Bring Centre for Glass, Cans and Textiles
Callan Recycling Centre is better described as a council bring centre rather than a full civic amenity site. Kilkenny County Council currently lists Callan for glass, cans and textiles, while local Callan information states that these streams can be dropped off free of charge.
The site is behind the Kilkenny County Council Area Office on Clonmel Road. If you have general rubbish, garden waste, paint, oil, mattresses, bulky waste or a wider mixed recycling load, use a suitable full recycling centre such as Dunmore instead.
Independent information guide — not Kilkenny County Council and not an operator of the Callan bring centre.
Quick answer
Location: behind Kilkenny County Council’s Callan Area Office, Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RK06.
Opening: local Callan information lists the bring centre as 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Charge: glass, food cans, drink cans and clothing/textiles are listed as free.
Do not confuse it with a civic amenity centre
Callan’s site is a small bring-bank location. It is not the right place for black bags, mattresses, paint, oils, garden waste, WEEE, bulky furniture or a mixed house-clearance load.
Callan Recycling Centre Opening Hours
VisitCallan’s current local recycling information lists the Callan Recycle Centre as accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This makes sense for a bring-bank-style facility rather than a staffed civic amenity site with entrance gates and weighbridge hours.
| Day | Published access | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 24 hours | Bring-bank access for listed streams. |
| Tuesday | 24 hours | No staffed disposal service implied. |
| Wednesday | 24 hours | Use only the correct banks. |
| Thursday | 24 hours | Keep surrounding area clear. |
| Friday | 24 hours | Do not leave overflow beside banks. |
| Saturday | 24 hours | Separate glass, cans and textiles first. |
| Sunday | 24 hours | Published local listing remains 24/7. |
Important distinction: the Callan Area Office itself does not operate 24/7. The 24/7 information refers to the recycling bring-centre access behind the council office, not normal council-office opening hours.
Callan Recycling Centre Address and Eircode
The bring centre is located behind the Kilkenny County Council Area Office, Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RK06.
Kilkenny County Council’s own 2026 consultation material independently confirms the Callan Area Office at Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RK06.
Navigation tip: search for the Callan Area Office or use the Eircode R95 RK06. Once there, follow the recycling-bank location rather than expecting a staffed recycling-centre gate.
Callan Recycling Centre Charges: What Is Free?
The Callan bring centre’s listed streams are free. You do not pay a civic-amenity-style car charge because this site is not a full household waste disposal centre.
| Material | Callan charge | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Glass bottles and jars | Free | Use the correct glass bank; remove bags/boxes after unloading. |
| Food cans | Free | Empty before recycling. |
| Drink cans | Free | Use the can bank rather than leaving bags beside it. |
| Clothes / textiles | Free | Keep textiles clean and dry and use the textile bank. |
No general-waste price applies at Callan because general waste is not the published service here. If you have black bags, green waste, mattresses or other chargeable materials, use an appropriate full facility such as Dunmore.
What Callan Recycling Centre Accepts
Kilkenny County Council’s current bring-centre list confirms that Callan has facilities for glass, cans and textiles. Local Callan guidance breaks the can category down into food cans and drink cans.
Glass
Use the glass bottle/jar banks for normal household container glass.
Do not assume ceramics, mirrors, window glass or drinking glasses belong in a bottle bank.
Food & drink cans
Empty cans before placing them in the appropriate bank. Do not leave full bags beside the container if it is full.
Clothing & textiles
Keep suitable textiles clean, dry and bagged before placing them in the designated textile bank.
Best loading method: keep glass, cans and textiles in three separate containers in the car. You can then unload quickly without sorting beside the banks.
What You Should Not Bring to the Callan Bring Centre
The council’s published Callan bring-centre listing does not identify it as a route for general rubbish, bulky household items, garden waste, paint, oils, WEEE or construction material.
Use another route for
- Black bags and residual household rubbish
- Mattresses and furniture
- Grass, hedge cuttings and other green waste
- Paint and waste oil
- Large cardboard or mixed recycling loads
- Household electrical appliances and batteries
- Bulky metal, timber or plastic
- Commercial or business waste
Why this matters
A bring centre is designed for a narrow set of recyclable streams. It is not a staffed transfer station where you can ask an attendant to redirect an unsuitable load.
If a bank is full, take the material away and use another approved location. Do not leave bags, boxes or unwanted items on the ground.
For a broader explanation of the difference between bring banks, recycling centres and civic amenity sites, see the Ireland recycling centre guide.
Need More Than Glass, Cans or Textiles? Use Dunmore Recycling Centre
Kilkenny County Council’s main Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre accepts a much wider range of domestic and small-business waste. It is the more appropriate council route when your load goes beyond Callan’s three bring-bank streams.
| Dunmore material/service | Current published charge | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse sack | €5.50 per bag | For general household rubbish. |
| Large refuse load | €185 per tonne | €16 minimum charge on each weigh-in. |
| Mattress | €20 each | Council states the same charge regardless of mattress size. |
| Food waste | €1 / 10L or €2 / 25L | Separate from general waste. |
| Green waste | €85/tonne or €2 per black bag | Includes grass, hedge clippings, tree toppings, plants and leaves. |
| Carload of recycling | €5 | Larger recycling loads are €70/tonne. |
| Paint | Minimum €5 | Keep paint separate and sealed. |
| Waste cooking / engine oil | €2 per gallon | Maximum published quantity is 10 gallons. |
| WEEE & batteries | Free | Household electrical appliances and batteries accepted free. |
| Glass, clothes and cans | Free | These overlap with Callan’s free bring-centre streams. |
Dunmore opening hours
The current council page gives normal hours as Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm and Saturday 8am-noon. Dunmore is closed Sundays and bank holidays, and it is also closed on the Saturday of a bank-holiday weekend.
Dunmore is at Dunmore, County Kilkenny, R95 HD50. Cash and card payments are accepted at the pay station.
Do not transfer Dunmore’s fee table to Callan. They are different facilities providing different services. Callan’s published bring-bank streams are free; Dunmore’s broader waste services include both free and chargeable materials.
Other Recycling and Waste Options Around Callan
Not every household needs to travel to Dunmore. The right route depends on what you have.
Only bottles, cans or clothes?
Use the Callan bring centre. It is the simplest free local route for those listed streams.
General/recycling bags?
VisitCallan lists a BigBin service in the SuperValu car park on Green Street, R95 N40P. It is a paid commercial service rather than the council bring centre.
Bulky or specialist household waste?
Use Dunmore or another permitted recycling facility after confirming that it accepts the exact material.
Kilkenny County Council also lists private recycling centres including Doheny Wheelie Bins & Recycling on the Callan Road, Greenstar/Panda in Kilkenny and Grannagh Recycling Centre. Contact the operator directly before travelling because private charges and accepted streams can change.
Callan Area Office and Kilkenny County Council Contact Details
The recycling banks sit behind the Callan Area Office, but the office itself is a council facility rather than a staffed recycling-centre reception.
| Contact | Details | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Callan Area Office | Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RK06 | Location reference for the bring centre. |
| Callan Area Office phone | 056 7755520 | Council-area enquiries. |
| Kilkenny County Council | 056 7794000 | General council enquiries. |
| Environment / waste queries | 056 7794470 | Household waste and Dunmore questions. |
If a bank is overflowing: do not leave recycling on the ground. Report the issue to the council or use another approved location.
Map to Callan Recycling Centre
The bring centre is behind the Callan Area Office on Clonmel Road. The Eircode R95 RK06 is the most useful navigation reference.
Map caution: use the council-area-office location as your reference. Map services sometimes label small bring banks as full recycling centres even when their services are much more limited.
Callan Recycling Centre Checklist
Identify the material
If it is not glass, a food/drink can or suitable textile, do not assume Callan is the right site.
Separate it at home
Keep glass, cans and textiles in different containers so you can use the correct bank immediately.
Use R95 RK06 for navigation
The bring centre is behind the council’s Callan Area Office on Clonmel Road.
Take packaging away with you
Do not leave cardboard boxes, carrier bags or other material beside the recycling banks.
Use Dunmore for a mixed load
If you are clearing a shed, house or garden, check Dunmore’s current fee and acceptance list before travelling.
Callan Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Callan Recycling Centre opening hours?
Current local Callan information lists the recycling bring centre as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This refers to the bring-bank access, not the opening hours of the adjacent council office.
Where is Callan Recycling Centre?
It is behind Kilkenny County Council’s Callan Area Office, Clonmel Road, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RK06.
Is Callan Recycling Centre free?
Yes for the published bring-centre streams: glass, food cans, drink cans and textiles/clothing. It is not a general-waste disposal centre with a gate fee.
What can I recycle at Callan?
Kilkenny County Council currently lists Callan for glass, cans and textiles. Local Callan guidance specifies glass, food cans, drink cans and clothing.
Can I bring black bags to Callan Recycling Centre?
No general-waste service is listed for the Callan bring centre. Use an authorised household waste route such as Dunmore or another permitted service.
Can I bring a mattress to Callan?
The Callan bring centre is not listed for mattresses. Dunmore currently accepts mattresses for €20 per item.
Can I recycle electrical items in Callan?
WEEE is not listed as a Callan bring-centre stream. Kilkenny County Council says Dunmore and Grannagh accept household WEEE and batteries free, and approved retailers or WEEE collection points may provide other routes.
Can I bring garden waste to Callan?
Garden waste is not listed for the Callan bring centre. Dunmore currently accepts green waste for €85 per tonne or €2 per black bag.
What is the nearest full council recycling centre option?
Kilkenny County Council operates Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre outside Kilkenny City. It accepts much wider waste streams than the Callan bring centre.
What should I do if the Callan recycling banks are full?
Take your material away and use another approved location or return later. Do not leave bags, boxes or recycling beside an overflowing bank.
Official and Local Sources Checked
- Kilkenny County Council — Bring Centres for the current Callan glass, cans and textile listing.
- VisitCallan — Recycling & Waste Disposal for the Callan location, 24/7 access and free listed streams.
- Kilkenny County Council — Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Centre for current 2026 hours, charges and accepted waste.
- Kilkenny County Council — Waste and Recycling for county waste routes and WEEE guidance.
- Kilkenny County Council — Roads / Area Offices for the published Callan Area Office contact number.
Opening arrangements, banks and waste-service charges can change. For anything beyond Callan’s basic free glass/cans/textile service, check the relevant operator or Kilkenny County Council before travelling.
Best Next Step for Callan Residents
If you only have glass bottles or jars, food/drink cans or suitable clothing/textiles, use the free Callan bring centre behind the Area Office at R95 RK06. If the load includes rubbish, garden waste, mattresses, paint, oil, electricals or mixed recycling, check Dunmore or another authorised facility first.
Independent guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Kilkenny County Council and does not operate the Callan bring centre.