Plan a Quick Oscar Traynor Road Recycling Trip Without Wasting a Journey
The place many residents call Coolock Recycling Centre is officially Dublin City Council’s Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre on Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore, Dublin 5.
Use this guide before loading the car: check the opening hours, green-waste coins, current WEEE and oil restrictions, accepted materials, nearby alternatives and what to sort at home.
For live closures, temporary restrictions and unusual items, use Dublin City Council’s official page or phone before travelling.
Quick answer for Coolock residents
Coolock Recycling Centre is best searched as Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre. The official address is Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore, Dublin 5, with Dublin City Council contact on 01 222 2222.
Normal hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00–16:00, Friday 9:00–13:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00, Sunday closed, and Bank Holidays closed.
Important before you load the car
Dublin City Council’s current page warns that WEEE items are not accepted at Oscar Traynor Road from Friday 17 October, and that cooking oil plus waste engine oil are not accepted until normal service resumes.
For electrical items, oils, bulky items or anything you are unsure about, call first. That is faster than queuing with an item the site cannot take today.
Coolock Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The hours below are for Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre, the Dublin City Council site commonly searched as Coolock Recycling Centre. Always check the official page before travelling, especially before Bank Holidays or when bringing restricted items.
| Day | Opening hours | Practical visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00–16:00 | Good day for a normal household recycling run. |
| Tuesday | 9:00–16:00 | Arrive with items already separated to save time. |
| Wednesday | 9:00–16:00 | Phone first if bringing unusual or restricted items. |
| Thursday | 9:00–16:00 | Useful midweek option before the shorter Friday. |
| Friday | 9:00–13:00 | Short day. Do not leave it until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:00 | Likely busier. Sort bags at home before joining the queue. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use another authorised site or wait for opening hours. |
| Bank Holidays | Closed | Check DCC updates before a long-weekend trip. |
Friday warning: the site closes at 13:00 on Fridays. If you have green waste, coins to sort, or several materials to unload, arrive early.
Coolock Recycling Centre Address: Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore, Dublin 5
The official Dublin City Council address is Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore, Dublin 5, Ireland. Dublin City Council’s green-waste page also describes the north-side site as Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, Dublin 5, beside the Garda Station.
Best map search wording
Search for Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre rather than only “Coolock recycling centre.” This reduces the risk of confusing it with a bottle bank, private recycling site or a different north Dublin facility.
Local approach tip
If you are coming from Coolock, Artane, Kilmore, Beaumont, Darndale or Collins Avenue, check traffic around Oscar Traynor Road and arrive well before closing.
Coolock Recycling Centre Charges: What Costs Money?
The main listed charge at Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre is for green waste. Dublin City Council lists €2 per bag up to 80 litres and €16 per 1m³ skip bag.
| Item / service | Charge shown by DCC | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Green waste bag | €2 per bag, 80 litres max | Green waste must be bagged and paid for per bag. |
| 1m³ skip bag of green waste | €16 | Skip bags require two people to handle them. |
| Payment method | On-site payment machine | Exact coins only. Notes are not accepted and staff do not have coins. |
| Commercial green waste | Not accepted | Household use only. Trade or commercial green waste is refused. |
Bring coins: payment machines accept coins and exact change only. Do not arrive with notes for green-waste payment and expect staff to change them.
What Can You Bring to Coolock Recycling Centre?
The standard DCC/PDF accepted-materials list for Oscar Traynor Road includes common household recyclables. The safer approach is to sort everything before arriving, then check current restrictions for electricals and oils.
| Material | Status to check | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Standard accepted stream | Keep dry and separate from food waste. |
| Cans | Standard accepted stream | Empty cans before bringing them. |
| Cardboard | Standard accepted stream | Flatten boxes before you leave home. |
| Tetra Pak | Standard accepted stream | Empty cartons and keep separate if directed on site. |
| Plastics | Standard accepted stream | Bring household recyclables, not trade waste. |
| Textiles | Standard accepted stream | Bag clothes clean and dry. |
| Batteries | Standard accepted stream | Tape terminals on loose rechargeable batteries when appropriate. |
| Light bulbs | Standard accepted stream | Keep bulbs protected so they do not break in transit. |
| Printer cartridges | Listed in 2026 PDF | Keep separate from general plastics. |
| Glass and flat glass | Standard accepted stream | Handle sharp edges carefully and follow staff directions. |
| Books | Listed in 2026 PDF | Keep dry and separate from mixed recycling. |
| Small WEEE | Check current restriction | Official page currently advises using Ballymun or North Strand for unwanted WEEE. |
| Cooking oil / waste engine oil | Check current restriction | Official page currently says oils are not accepted until normal service resumes. |
| Green waste | Accepted with charge | Bag it first and bring exact coins. |
Current WEEE, Cooking Oil and Engine Oil Restrictions at Oscar Traynor Road
This is the section that can save you a wasted trip. Dublin City Council’s current page warns that WEEE items are not accepted at Oscar Traynor Road from Friday 17 October, and advises people to use Ballymun Recycling Centre or North Strand Recycling Centre for unwanted WEEE until further notice.
The same official page also says cooking oil and waste engine oil are not accepted at Oscar Traynor Road until normal service resumes. Because the 2026 PDF still lists the standard materials, the live DCC page should be treated as the final check before travelling.
If you have electrical items
Do not load a microwave, kettle, toaster, lamp, monitor or other WEEE item without checking. Use Ballymun or North Strand if DCC’s restriction is still active.
If you have cooking oil
Call first or check another authorised route. Do not leave oil beside a container or at the gate.
If you have engine oil
Check DCC’s live page before travelling. Waste engine oil should never be poured into drains, soil or ordinary bins.
What Are You Bringing? Use This Before Travelling
Choose the item type below. This is not a live acceptance guarantee; it tells you the safest next step before going to Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre.
What do you want to bring?
Best next step: sort clean household recyclables before you leave and use the official page for any live restriction.
Do not do this: do not mix everything into one bag and try to sort at the containers.
What the Dublin City Council 2026 Bring Centre PDF Adds
The 2026 Bring Centre PDF is useful because it gives the site-level operating rules in one place. It confirms Oscar Traynor Road’s north-city listing, standard accepted materials, green-waste charges, speed limit, household-only rule and safety conditions.
Household waste only
The PDF states Dublin City Council recycling facilities are solely for household waste items. Commercial waste of any type is not accepted.
Separate before arrival
The PDF asks users to separate recyclables before arriving. This is a real time-saver on Saturdays and near closing.
8 km/h site speed
The PDF lists a 5MPH / 8KMH speed limit and says children must be under adult care at all times.
Live page beats PDF: the PDF lists standard materials, but the current live DCC page adds temporary WEEE and oil restrictions. Always follow the live page before travelling.
Green Waste at Coolock Recycling Centre: Bags, Skip Bags and Exact Coins
Green waste means biodegradable garden waste such as hedge trimmings, lawn clippings, small branches and leaves. Dublin City Council lists Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, as a north-side green-waste location.
Bag it before you leave home
All green waste must be bagged. Loose clippings, branches and leaves slow down the site and may create problems at payment.
Bring exact coins
The payment machine accepts coins and exact change only. Notes are not accepted, and staff do not have coins.
Do not bring commercial garden waste
Dublin City Council says commercial green waste is not accepted. Landscapers and trade loads need an authorised commercial route.
Use two people for skip bags
DCC states skip bags require two people to handle them. Do not arrive alone with a heavy 1m³ skip bag.
Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre Safety Rules and Local Tips
Dublin City Council tells users to take care inside the bring centre. The 2026 PDF states a 5MPH / 8KMH site speed limit, and children must be under adult supervision at all times.
Separate at home
DCC advises separating recyclables before arrival. This saves time and reduces stopping around containers.
Drive slowly
Keep to the site speed limit and watch for pedestrians, staff, reversing cars and container servicing.
Do not leave waste outside
If the site is closed or your item is restricted, take it home or use another authorised facility.
Parking disclaimer: DCC’s page says vehicles are parked at the bring centre at the owner/driver’s risk. Lock your car, keep valuables out of sight, and unload only what you need.
If Coolock / Oscar Traynor Road Cannot Take Your Item
If an item is restricted at Oscar Traynor Road, do not dump it beside a container. DCC’s current notice points WEEE users to Ballymun Recycling Centre or North Strand Recycling Centre while the Oscar Traynor WEEE restriction is active.
| Situation | Better next step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical / WEEE item | Check Ballymun or North Strand before travelling. | Oscar Traynor Road has a current WEEE restriction notice. |
| Cooking oil or waste engine oil | Call DCC or use a confirmed alternative site. | Oscar Traynor Road currently warns oils are not accepted. |
| Commercial waste | Use a licensed commercial waste provider. | Dublin City Council bring centres are for household waste. |
| Bulky household item | Use a full recycling centre or confirm with DCC first. | Bring centres do not always take bulky household waste. |
| Unsure item | Search MyWaste and call before loading. | Accepted streams can differ by site and by temporary restriction. |
Coolock Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre location context. It does not confirm today’s restrictions, green-waste payment machine status, queue length or temporary closures.
Map warning: a map pin does not tell you whether WEEE, cooking oil, waste engine oil or a special item is accepted today. For restricted items, call first.
Helpful video: Ballymun Recycling Centre walk-through
This video is useful because DCC currently advises Ballymun as an alternative for unwanted WEEE while the Oscar Traynor Road restriction is in place. It is background guidance only and does not replace the official Oscar Traynor Road page.
Common Coolock Recycling Centre Questions Answered Without Keyword Stuffing
People searching this topic usually need a practical answer, not a keyword list. This guide covers the real jobs: opening hours, address, charges, accepted materials, WEEE restrictions, oils, phone number, map and nearby alternatives.
If you searched for opening hours
Use the weekday and Saturday table above, but check Dublin City Council for Bank Holiday or temporary changes.
If you searched for charges
The key listed charge is green waste: €2 per 80L bag or €16 per 1m³ skip bag, paid on-site with exact coins.
If you searched for electrical recycling
Do not assume WEEE is currently accepted at Oscar Traynor Road. Check Ballymun or North Strand first.
FAQ: Coolock Recycling Centre Opening Hours, Address and Charges
What is the official name of Coolock Recycling Centre?
The official Dublin City Council listing is Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre. Many people search for it as Coolock Recycling Centre because it is in the Coolock / Dublin 5 area.
Where is Coolock Recycling Centre located?
It is at Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore, Dublin 5, Ireland. Dublin City Council also describes the green-waste location as Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock, Dublin 5, beside the Garda Station.
What are the Coolock Recycling Centre opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 9:00–16:00, Friday 9:00–13:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00, Sunday closed, and Bank Holidays closed. Check the official page before travelling.
What is the phone number for Coolock Recycling Centre?
Dublin City Council Waste Management and Environment can be contacted on 01 222 2222 for bring-centre questions.
Are there charges at Coolock Recycling Centre?
Green waste charges are listed as €2 per bag up to 80 litres and €16 per 1m³ skip bag. Payment machines accept exact coins only and notes are not accepted.
Can I bring WEEE or electrical items to Oscar Traynor Road?
Check before travelling. The official page currently warns that WEEE items are not accepted at Oscar Traynor Road from Friday 17 October and advises patrons to use Ballymun or North Strand for unwanted WEEE until further notice.
Can I bring cooking oil or waste engine oil?
Check before travelling. The official page currently says cooking oil and waste engine oil are not being accepted at Oscar Traynor Road until normal service resumes.
Is commercial waste accepted?
No. Dublin City Council bring and recycling facilities are for household waste. Commercial or trade waste should use licensed commercial waste routes.
Do I need to separate recycling before arriving?
Yes. Dublin City Council advises users to have recyclables separated before arriving. This saves time and keeps the site safer for everyone.
Is this the official Dublin City Council page?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use the official Dublin City Council page for live opening hours, restrictions and final disposal decisions.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
Use these links before travelling with green waste, electrical items, oils, bulky items or any material you are unsure about.
- Dublin City Council: Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre
- Dublin City Council: Bring Centre Information 2026 PDF
- Dublin City Council: Green Waste Recycling
- Dublin City Council: Learn About Bring Centres
- Dublin City Council: Find a Bring Centre
- MyWaste: Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre listing
- Dublin City Council: Ballymun Recycling Centre
- North Strand Recycling Centre guide
- Recycling Near Me Ireland guide
Final takeaway: Coolock Recycling Centre is best searched as Oscar Traynor Road Bring Centre, Dublin 5. Check hours before travelling, bring exact coins for green waste, sort materials at home, and call 01 222 2222 before bringing WEEE, cooking oil, waste engine oil or any unusual item.