Plan Your Clonakilty Recycling Centre Visit Before You Pack the Car
Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site is at Clogheen Industrial Estate, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 RP30. The current MyWaste listing gives Tuesday to Saturday opening from 9:00am to 4:30pm, with the Cork County civic amenity guidance indicating a lunchtime closure for full-day sites.
Use this page to check the address, phone number, normal hours, accepted recyclables, items that need special handling, published charges and the preparation steps that can prevent a wasted journey.
Before bank holidays, Christmas periods or a trip with bulky or unusual waste, confirm the site is operating normally.
Quick answer
Clonakilty Recycling Centre is the Cork County Council civic amenity site at Clogheen Industrial Estate, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 RP30.
The current MyWaste listing shows it open Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00am–4:30pm. Cork County’s civic amenity guidance says sites operating for the full 9:00am–4:30pm day normally close 12:30pm–1:30pm for lunch, unless otherwise agreed locally.
One call can save the trip
Phone 023 8850982 before travelling with paint, oil, mattresses, sofas, timber, green waste, large quantities, commercial-looking loads or anything you are unsure about.
A useful question is: “Are you open today, and do you accept these items in the quantity I have?”
Clonakilty Recycling Centre Opening Hours
MyWaste currently lists Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site as open from 9:00am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Saturday. Monday and Sunday are not listed as opening days.
Cork County Council’s civic amenity brochure adds an important practical detail: where a centre operates all day from 9:00am to 4:30pm, it normally closes between 12:30pm and 1:30pm for lunch, unless the Site Manager or Council has arranged otherwise.
| Day | Normal hours | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Do not make the trip unless a special opening notice says otherwise. |
| Tuesday | 9:00am–4:30pm | Allow for the normal 12:30pm–1:30pm lunch closure. |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–4:30pm | Allow for the normal 12:30pm–1:30pm lunch closure. |
| Thursday | 9:00am–4:30pm | Phone first if bringing a large or unusual load. |
| Friday | 9:00am–4:30pm | Avoid arriving close to closing time with unsorted waste. |
| Saturday | 9:00am–4:30pm | Weekend demand can make sorting at home particularly useful. |
| Sunday | Closed | Cork County civic amenity sites are also closed on bank holidays. |
Holiday warning: normal weekly hours should not be treated as confirmation for bank holidays, Christmas, severe weather or temporary operational closures. Check before setting out.
Where Is Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site?
Address
Clogheen Industrial Estate
Clonakilty
Co. Cork
P85 RP30
Some online sources spell the industrial estate as “Cloheen”. The current MyWaste facility listing uses Clogheen Industrial Estate and Eircode P85 RP30; using the Eircode is the clearest navigation method.
Contact before travelling
Site phone: 023 8850982
Use the site phone for uncertain materials, quantities, bulky waste, temporary closures or a load likely to attract an additional disposal charge.
Navigation tip: use the Eircode rather than relying on a generic “recycling centre near me” result. Search engines and mapping apps can retain old opening times even when the location itself is correct.
Items Accepted at Clonakilty Recycling Centre
Cork County Council’s civic amenity guidance lists a broad range of recyclable materials across its centres. It also warns that there can be differences between individual sites, so the safest approach for an unusual item is to call Clonakilty before travelling.
Dry household recycling
- Cardboard
- Newspapers and magazines
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic bottles
- Beverage and food cans
- Flat glass
Electrical and metal
- Waste electrical and electronic equipment
- Household batteries
- Scrap metal
- Fluorescent tubes and lightbulbs through supported collection routes
Special household materials
- Cooking oil
- Engine oil
- Paint
- Textiles
- Green waste
- Timber
Electrical items and batteries
MyWaste specifically identifies Clonakilty as a free electrical/battery recycling drop-off and a lightbulb drop-off. Cork County Council guidance states that customers presenting only WEEE or batteries do not pay the normal entry charge.
Keep WEEE separate. If the only things in the vehicle are electrical equipment or batteries, tell site staff when you arrive so the WEEE/battery-only rule can be applied correctly.
Bulky and residual household waste
Cork County’s civic amenity guidance says its centres also deal with bagged domestic waste, food waste and bulky household items such as mattresses, furniture and carpets. These are disposal services rather than free recycling categories, so charges may apply.
Do not assume every material is accepted in every quantity. The council specifically notes that acceptance varies between centres. Phone 023 8850982 for plasterboard, rubble, large timber loads, large quantities of paint or oils, trailers, commercial material or anything not clearly listed.
Clonakilty Recycling Centre Charges
The Cork County Council brochure currently linked from the MyWaste Clonakilty listing publishes an €4 entry charge for vehicles/pedestrians, while WEEE/battery-only customers are exempt from that entry charge.
The brochure also lists extra charges for several disposal categories. Because the price document itself predates 2026, use these figures as the council’s published brochure rates to check against the site before travelling rather than assuming every price is unchanged.
| Item | Published brochure charge | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | €4 | Normal entry charge in the council brochure. |
| WEEE / batteries only | No entry charge | Tell staff if these are the only items in the vehicle. |
| Standard refuse bag, 80L | €5 | Charge is additional to applicable entry arrangements. |
| Single mattress/baseboard | €10 | Keep bulky items accessible for staff inspection. |
| Double mattress/baseboard | €20 | Phone first if bringing several mattresses. |
| Single armchair | €15 | Bulky disposal charge. |
| Double sofa/settee | €25 | Bulky disposal charge. |
| 3-seater sofa/settee | €30 | Confirm current rate before loading. |
| Bagged green waste, 1–3 bags | €5 | Larger quantities may be treated differently. |
Price verification matters. The Cork County brochure remains the document linked from the current MyWaste listing, but the brochure is older. For a paid or bulky load, call the centre and ask for the current charge for your exact item and quantity.
Items Cork County Says Its Civic Amenity Centres Do Not Accept
The council’s civic amenity guidance specifically identifies several materials that should not be brought through the normal centre route.
Do not place these in a normal recycling load
- Asbestos
- Chemicals
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Silage or bale wrap
- Foil-lined plastics
- Needles and syringes
If your item is hazardous or unusual
Do not put it into another container to make it look like ordinary household waste. Call the centre or Cork County Council first and ask for the correct authorised disposal route.
This is particularly important for asbestos, agricultural chemicals, sharps and unidentified liquids.
Never mix hazardous material into an ordinary bag or recycling box. A rejected hazardous load is harder to deal with once you are already at the gate.
How to Prepare for a Clonakilty Recycling Centre Visit
Sorting at home makes the visit faster and helps prevent recyclable material being mixed into chargeable residual waste. Cork County’s guidance asks users to keep recyclable categories separate and to place each material in the correct container once on site.
Check the day and lunch closure
Make sure it is Tuesday–Saturday and avoid relying on the 9:00am–4:30pm headline alone if you plan to arrive around 12:30pm.
Separate the load before leaving home
Keep cardboard, glass, cans, plastics, electricals, batteries, oils, paint, textiles, green waste and chargeable waste in separate groups.
Clean and flatten recyclables where practical
The council recommends clean, dry recyclables and asks users to flatten boxes and remove plastic packaging from paper and cardboard.
Put uncertain items where staff can inspect them
Do not bury paint, electricals, oils or bulky items under ordinary bags. Ask staff which bay or container to use.
Confirm charges for a bulky or mixed load
Describe the quantity as well as the item. “Three mattresses and six bags” is more useful than simply asking whether mattresses and household waste are accepted.
- Use Eircode P85 RP30 for navigation.
- Keep the site phone number, 023 8850982, available.
- Check special opening arrangements around public holidays.
- Keep WEEE and batteries separate if they are your only drop-off items.
- Ask before travelling with agricultural, hazardous or construction-related material.
When You May Not Need Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site
A civic amenity centre is useful for mixed household recycling and waste, but it is not always the simplest route for one small item. Choosing the correct specialist route can save an unnecessary trip.
Electrical item only
Use an approved WEEE drop-off or retailer take-back option where appropriate. Clonakilty itself is listed by MyWaste as a free electrical and battery drop-off.
Deposit-return container
If the bottle or can carries the Irish Re-turn logo and is eligible for a deposit refund, use a participating return point rather than placing it into ordinary recycling.
Only glass bottles or jars
A convenient bring bank may be sufficient. Check that the bring bank accepts the exact glass type before using it.
Related Cork recycling guides
Clonakilty Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Clonakilty Recycling Centre opening hours?
MyWaste lists Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Cork County’s civic amenity guidance says full-day sites normally close from 12:30pm to 1:30pm for lunch unless otherwise arranged.
Is Clonakilty Recycling Centre open on Monday?
No. The current MyWaste listing shows Tuesday to Saturday opening, so Monday is not a normal opening day.
Is Clonakilty Recycling Centre open on Sunday or bank holidays?
No normal Sunday opening is listed, and Cork County Council’s civic amenity guidance states that its centres are closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
What is the Clonakilty Recycling Centre address?
The current MyWaste listing gives Clogheen Industrial Estate, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 RP30.
What is the phone number?
Call Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site on 023 8850982.
Can I bring electrical appliances to Clonakilty Recycling Centre?
Yes. MyWaste identifies the centre as a free electrical and battery recycling drop-off. The council guidance says WEEE/battery-only customers do not pay the standard entry charge.
Does Clonakilty Recycling Centre accept mattresses and furniture?
Cork County Council’s civic amenity guidance says its centres accept bulky household items such as mattresses, furniture and carpets for disposal, with charges applying. Phone before bringing multiple or unusually large items.
Can I bring paint or engine oil?
The Cork County materials list includes paint and engine oil, but quantity-related charges or limits can apply. Keep them separate and confirm the current arrangement before travelling with a large quantity.
Can I take asbestos or chemicals to Clonakilty?
Not through the normal civic amenity route described by Cork County Council. The council lists asbestos, chemicals, pesticides and herbicides among materials not accepted. Ask for the correct authorised disposal route instead.
Do all Cork County recycling centres accept exactly the same things?
No. Cork County Council explicitly states that there are variations between sites. For an unusual item, contact Clonakilty directly before travelling.
Official and Primary Sources Used
- MyWaste — Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site listing: current location, Eircode, contact number, hours and WEEE/battery/lightbulb service categories.
- Cork County Council — Waste & Recycling Centres brochure: opening-pattern notes, charges, accepted materials, restricted materials and civic amenity FAQs.
- Cork County Council — Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site directory page: official facility destination for checking current Council information.
Verification note: opening arrangements, site acceptance and charges can change. Check the live MyWaste/Cork County information or phone the centre before a long journey, a bank holiday visit or a bulky/chargeable load.
Before You Leave for Clonakilty
Check the day, allow for the normal lunchtime closure, sort the load at home and phone 023 8850982 if anything is bulky, hazardous, unusual or likely to be charged.
This is an independent information guide. Recycling Centre Ireland is not Cork County Council and does not operate Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site.