Dungarvan Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address & Charges
Use this practical guide before visiting Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site at Ballinamuck, Dungarvan. It explains opening hours, lunch closure, Eircode, phone number, payment method, general waste charges, green waste charges, free WEEE items, paint rules and what to sort before you drive.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always confirm live fees, public-holiday closures and unusual waste with Waterford City & County Council before travelling.
Quick answer for visitors
Dungarvan Recycling Centre is officially listed as Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site, Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, with Eircode X35 WE20. It is run through Waterford City & County Council’s civic amenity site service.
Do not load the car without sorting first. Keep free WEEE, glass, batteries, textiles, fluorescent tubes, paid dry recyclables, green waste, black bags, mattresses, paint and waste oil in separate groups.
Most important details
Phone: 058–43358. Payment: on-site vending machine with correct change required, plus major credit cards accepted. Closed: Sundays and bank holidays.
The linked charge sheet lists separate prices for general waste, green waste, dry recycling, mattresses, sofas, paint, waste oil and trailers, so the cheapest visit is the one you sort properly.
Dungarvan Recycling Centre Opening Hours and Lunch Closure
Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site has split weekday hours. It opens in the morning, closes for lunch, then reopens in the afternoon. This is the detail many visitors miss.
| Day | Opening hours | Visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Good day for mixed loads if you arrive early. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Keep WEEE, dry recycling and paid waste separate. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Call first for unusual hazardous items. |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Better than Saturday for heavier or awkward loads. |
| Friday | 8:30am – 1:00pm and 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Shorter afternoon window. Do not arrive late. |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 12:30pm | Morning only. Expect busier visitor traffic. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave waste outside the closed site. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check Waterford Council notices around public holidays. |
Timing warning: the site closes for lunch from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. If you arrive at 12:55pm with a mixed load, you may not have enough time to pay, sort and unload.
Dungarvan Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Phone Number
The official Waterford Council listing gives the site as Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site, Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Eircode X35 WE20. MyWaste also lists it at Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Waterford.
Address
Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 WE20.
Phone
058–43358. Call before bringing vans, trailers, leaking containers, paint, oil, large mattresses or unusual items.
Other Waterford site
Waterford Council also lists Kilbarry Civic Amenity Site in Waterford City.
Senior-friendly tip: put X35 WE20 into your map before leaving home. If you are not familiar with Ballinamuck or the approach road, avoid the lunch break and Saturday rush.
How Payment Works at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site
Where a charge applies, Waterford Council says payment must be made through the on-site vending machine. Correct change is needed because change cannot be given. The machine accepts €1 and €2 coins, plus €5, €10, €20 and €50 notes, and major credit cards are accepted on-site.
Practical advice: bring a card and some small cash. Do not arrive with only large notes if you are unsure what the machine accepts on the day.
Dungarvan Recycling Centre Charges: General Waste, Green Waste and Dry Recycling
The Waterford charge sheet for Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site lists separate prices for general waste, green waste, dry recycling, bulky waste and household hazardous waste. Confirm current prices before a large load because the charge sheet is a formal schedule and site staff can determine charges where a load does not fit neatly into a category.
General waste disposal charges
| General waste load | Listed charge | Plain-English note |
|---|---|---|
| Per bag | €6 | Keep black bags separate from recyclable material. |
| 240L wheelie bin | €10 | Useful reference if you are tipping a bin-sized load. |
| Car / estate / jeep | €20 | General waste car load, not clean free recycling. |
| Small van | €30 | Example given: Ford Transit Connect style vehicle. |
| Large van | €100 | Example given: Ford Transit or Toyota Hiace style vehicle. |
| Small trailer | €50 | Charge sheet example: 7ft x 5ft x 2ft. |
| Medium trailer | €100 | Charge sheet example: 8.5ft x 5ft x 4ft. |
| Large trailer / horse box | €150 | Charge sheet example: 10ft x 6ft x 7ft / horse box. |
| Price per tonne | €180 | Used where weighing applies. |
Dry recycling and green waste quick charges
| Waste type | Listed charge | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Dry recycling: 3 bags / car | €5 | Paper, cardboard and plastic may be charged as dry recyclables. |
| Dry recycling: van or car with trailer | €15 | Call first if the load is mixed or larger than normal. |
| Green waste: 2 bags | €5 | Garden waste only; keep clean and separate. |
| Green waste: car / estate / jeep | €10 | Do not include soil, stones or general waste. |
| Green waste: small van | €20 | Vehicle size changes the charge. |
| Green waste: large van | €35 | Call first if using a large vehicle. |
Ruthless money check: one visit can include free WEEE, free glass and paid general waste at the same time. Sort before you pay so you are not charged as if everything is one mixed load.
What Is Free at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site?
Waterford Council’s recycling page says several items are free of charge at civic amenity sites, including glass, cans, batteries, WEEE, textiles and fluorescent lighting. The Dungarvan charge sheet also lists electrical waste, fluorescent tubes and batteries as free, along with textiles and green/brown/clear glass bottles.
| Free item type | Examples | Prepare it like this |
|---|---|---|
| Glass bottles | Green, brown and clear glass bottles. | Keep separate from ceramics, Pyrex and window glass unless staff confirms. |
| Cans | Food tins and drink cans. | Empty and rinse where possible. |
| Batteries | Household batteries and suitable battery waste. | Never hide loose batteries in black bags or mixed recycling. |
| WEEE / electrical items | Electrical waste and appliances. | Remove personal data from phones, laptops or smart devices. |
| Textiles | Clothing and suitable textiles. | Keep clean and dry; do not use textiles bags for general rubbish. |
| Fluorescent lighting | Fluorescent tubes and lighting waste. | Bring unbroken where possible and ask staff where to place them. |
Best habit: put free WEEE, glass, batteries and textiles in a separate part of the car. Do not bury them under paid black bags or green waste.
Paper, Cardboard and Plastic at Dungarvan Recycling Centre
Waterford Council says there is a charge for other dry recyclables such as paper, cardboard and plastic. The Dungarvan charge sheet lists dry recycling at €5 per 3 bags / car and €15 for a van or car with trailer.
Bring it clean
- Flatten cardboard before loading.
- Keep paper dry.
- Empty plastic containers.
- Keep food waste out of dry recycling.
Do not mix it with
- Black bags.
- Wet garden waste.
- Food waste.
- Paint, oils, chemicals or batteries.
Dungarvan Green Waste Charges: Bags, Cars, Vans and Trailers
Green waste should be clean garden waste such as grass, leaves, hedge cuttings and branches. It should not be mixed with clay, stones, plastic bags, rubble, timber or ordinary black-bin waste.
| Green waste load | Listed charge | Best preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bags | €5 | Use for small garden tidy-up loads. |
| Car / estate / jeep | €10 | Keep grass and branches separate from other waste. |
| Small van | €20 | Call if the load is mixed or heavy. |
| Large van | €35 | Confirm before travelling from outside Dungarvan. |
| Small trailer | €20 | Charge sheet example: 7ft x 5ft x 2ft. |
| Medium trailer | €35 | Charge sheet example: 8.5ft x 5ft x 4ft. |
| Large trailer / horse box | €70 | Phone first if using a large trailer or horse box. |
| Price per tonne | €70 | Used where weighing applies. |
Do not hide soil in green waste: soil, stones, rubble and mixed material can change the charge or be refused. Keep garden cuttings clean.
Mattresses, Sofas, Armchairs and Bed Frames at Dungarvan Recycling Centre
The charge sheet lists separate bulky-waste charges for mattresses, sofas, armchairs and bed frames. These items take up space and are not treated like free household recycling.
| Bulky item | Listed charge | Visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Single mattress | €20 | Keep dry if possible and bring help to unload. |
| Double mattress | €25 | Confirm if very large or unusual mattress sizes differ. |
| Armchair | €10 | Keep separate from recyclable material. |
| Sofa | €20 | Call first if it is part of a large furniture clear-out. |
| Bed frame / base | €10 | Ask staff if metal/wood parts should be separated. |
Do not travel alone with heavy items: staff may not be able to unload for you. Bring another adult if the mattress, sofa or bed base is awkward.
Dungarvan Household Hazardous Waste: Paint, Waste Oil and Oil Filters
Waterford Council says paint can be disposed at both civic amenity sites with a disposal charge of €1 per litre. The Dungarvan charge sheet also lists oil-based paint, waste oil and oil filters separately.
| Hazardous item | Listed charge | Safety step |
|---|---|---|
| Oil-based paint up to 5 litres | €4 | Keep tins sealed and upright. |
| Oil-based paint additional litre | €1 per litre | Call if bringing many tins. |
| Waste oil | €1 per litre | Use sealed containers; do not mix with water or other chemicals. |
| Oil filters | €1 each | Keep separate from general waste. |
Bring carefully
- Paint cans upright and sealed.
- Waste oil in a sealed container.
- Oil filters separated.
- Labels visible where possible.
Do not do this
- Do not mix chemicals together.
- Do not pour oil or paint down drains.
- Do not hide paint in black bags.
- Do not travel with leaking containers without calling first.
What Are You Bringing? Use This Dungarvan Visit Helper
This is not an official price calculator. It helps you decide what to check before you drive to Ballinamuck.
Choose your load type
Do this: Keep free items separate. Glass, cans, batteries, WEEE, textiles and fluorescent lighting are listed as free streams.
Before you go: Remove batteries from devices where safe, keep tubes unbroken and keep textiles clean and dry.
Dungarvan Recycling Centre Checklist Before You Leave Home
A sorted car is faster, cheaper and safer. This checklist is useful for older visitors, families, people coming from outside Dungarvan and anyone bringing a trailer or bulky item.
Check the lunch break
Monday to Friday has a lunch closure from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. Friday also closes earlier at 3:00pm.
Sort free from paid waste
Keep WEEE, glass, batteries, textiles and tubes separate from paid dry recycling, black bags, green waste and bulky items.
Bring suitable payment
The vending machine requires correct change if using cash. Major credit cards are also accepted on site.
Phone first for unusual loads
Call for trailers, vans, horse boxes, leaking containers, large amounts of paint, waste oil or mixed loads.
Ask before unloading
Staff can direct you to the right area, especially for batteries, fluorescent tubes, oils, paint and electrical items.
Mistakes That Waste Time or Cost More at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site
Most bad visits happen because the visitor arrives during lunch closure, mixes free items with paid waste, forgets payment, or brings a van/trailer without checking the fee category.
Arriving at lunch
The site closes from 1:00pm to 1:30pm on weekdays. Plan around it, especially if travelling from outside town.
Mixing free and paid streams
Free glass, batteries and WEEE should not be buried under black bags or garden waste.
Guessing with trailers
Trailer size changes the charge. Call first if you are using a trailer, van or horse box.
When a Bring Bank May Be Easier Than Dungarvan Recycling Centre
If you only have simple glass bottles, cans or suitable textiles, a bring bank may be faster than visiting the civic amenity site. But do not leave waste beside bring banks and do not use them for black bags, electricals, paint, oil, mattresses or bulky items.
| Use a bring bank for | Do not use it for | Best habit |
|---|---|---|
| Glass bottles and jars. | Black bags, Pyrex, ceramics, window glass. | Sort by colour where the bank asks you to. |
| Cans. | Food waste or dirty containers. | Empty before dropping off. |
| Good-condition textiles where accepted. | Duvets, pillows, wet or dirty textiles. | Bag clean and dry clothes properly. |
Dungarvan Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for directions to Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site at Ballinamuck. Use the Eircode X35 WE20, and check live closures or weather changes before travelling.
Map warning: map pins can shift. Use the Eircode X35 WE20 and follow local signage when you arrive near Ballinamuck.
Helpful video: waste prevention and recycling in Ireland
For this page, a confirmed Dungarvan-only official centre tour video was not the safest source. A MyWaste Ireland recycling video is more useful for residents because it explains the kind of sorting behaviour civic amenity sites expect.
Common Dungarvan Recycling Questions Answered Properly
People searching for Dungarvan recycling usually need practical answers: opening hours, lunch break, address, Eircode, phone number, charges, whether WEEE is free, how much green waste costs, whether paint is accepted and what to do with mattresses. This guide answers those questions in useful sections instead of repeating keywords.
If you need opening hours
Check split weekday hours, Friday early close, Saturday morning opening and Sunday/bank holiday closure.
If you need charges
Use the charge tables for general waste, green waste, dry recycling, mattresses, sofas, paint and oils.
If you need the address
Use Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Eircode X35 WE20, and phone 058–43358 if unsure.
FAQ: Dungarvan Recycling Centre
What are Dungarvan Recycling Centre opening hours?
Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site is listed as open Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Friday from 8:30am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 3:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am to 12:30pm. It is closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
What is the address for Dungarvan Recycling Centre?
The address is Ballinamuck, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The official Eircode is X35 WE20.
What is the phone number for Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site?
The official Waterford Council listing gives the phone number as 058–43358.
Is WEEE free at Dungarvan Recycling Centre?
Yes. The charge sheet lists electrical waste, fluorescent tubes and batteries as free, and Waterford Council lists WEEE and batteries among free civic amenity site streams.
How much is a black bag at Dungarvan Recycling Centre?
The charge sheet lists general waste disposal at €6 per bag. Confirm current charges before travelling with several bags.
How much is green waste at Dungarvan Recycling Centre?
The charge sheet lists green waste at €5 per 2 bags, €10 for a car/estate/jeep, €20 for a small van, €35 for a large van, €20 for a small trailer, €35 for a medium trailer and €70 for a large trailer or horse box.
Can I bring paint to Dungarvan Recycling Centre?
Yes. Waterford Council says paint can be disposed of at both civic amenity sites with a charge of €1 per litre. The Dungarvan charge sheet also lists oil-based paint charges.
Can I bring a mattress to Dungarvan Recycling Centre?
Yes. The charge sheet lists a single mattress at €20 and a double mattress at €25. Call first if your item is oversized or part of a larger furniture load.
How do I pay at Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site?
Payment for charged disposal is made through the on-site vending machine. Correct change is required if using cash, and major credit cards are accepted on-site.
Is Dungarvan Recycling Centre closed on bank holidays?
Yes. Waterford Council lists Dungarvan Civic Amenity Site as closed on Sundays and bank holidays.