Eden Park Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address & Charges
Use this practical guide before visiting Eden Park Recycling Centre in Dún Laoghaire. Check opening hours, address, charges, accepted clean household recyclables, free WEEE/battery/lightbulb drop-off, and what not to bring.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Eden Park is a free clean-household-recyclables facility — not a general dump and not for commercial waste.
Quick answer for local residents
Eden Park Recycling Centre is a Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown recycling centre for clean household recyclables only. The official council page says commercial waste is not permitted and no charges are imposed.
Use it for clean recycling such as glass, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles, plastic packaging, cans, textiles, batteries, lightbulbs and related household recyclables. Do not bring dirty mixed rubbish or commercial loads.
Opening hours summary
Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–4:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 8:30am–3:30pm
Sunday, bank holidays and public holidays: Closed
MyWaste also lists Eden Park at Summerhill Rd, Dún Laoghaire, A96 AY89. If you see conflicting hours online, trust the council page or call before travelling.
Eden Park Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The official Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council page lists Eden Park Recycling Centre as open Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
| Day | Official council hours | Best advice before visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am – 4:00pm | Good weekday option for sorted household recyclables. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 4:00pm | Sort materials before arrival to make the visit quick. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 4:00pm | Check official page if another listing shows different Wednesday hours. |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 4:00pm | Do not arrive close to closing with a car full of unsorted recycling. |
| Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm | Shorter day. Arrive earlier if bringing several bags or boxes. |
| Saturday | 8:30am – 3:30pm | Can be busier. Avoid last-minute arrival before 3:30pm. |
| Sunday | Closed | Also closed on bank holidays and public holidays. |
Practical warning: Eden Park can close for maintenance, weather or council notices. If your trip is urgent, check the council page before loading the car.
Eden Park Recycling Centre Address and Location
MyWaste lists Eden Park Recycling Centre at Summerhill Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland, A96 AY89. It is often searched by residents around Dún Laoghaire, Glasthule, Sandycove, Monkstown, Sallynoggin and nearby areas.
Before you leave home
- Separate glass, paper, cardboard, textiles, plastic bottles and cans.
- Keep batteries and lightbulbs safe in a small box or bag.
- Make sure everything is clean and household-only.
- Do not bring commercial waste or mixed black-bag rubbish.
For senior citizens
- Visit earlier in the day if possible.
- Bring someone to help with heavy boxes or bags.
- Do not lift awkward items alone.
- Call DLR Council if you are unsure whether an item is accepted.
Eden Park Recycling Centre Charges: Is It Free?
Yes — the official Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council page says Eden Park Recycling Centre is a free facility and that no charges are imposed.
| Visit type | Charge position | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Clean household recyclables | Free | Items must be clean and accepted by the site. |
| Electrical/battery recycling | Free drop-off listed | MyWaste lists Eden Park for free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off. |
| Lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes | Accepted/listed | Carry carefully so bulbs or tubes do not break. |
| Commercial waste | Not permitted | Do not bring business, tradesperson or commercially collected waste. |
| Paint, car batteries, carpets, duvets | Not accepted | Use another correct disposal route instead. |
Money-saving logic: Eden Park is free because it is for clean household recyclables. Once your load becomes dirty, mixed, bulky, commercial or unsuitable, Eden Park is no longer the right place.
What Can You Bring to Eden Park Recycling Centre?
The official council page lists the following accepted items. The key phrase is clean household recyclables. If an item is food-covered, dirty, mixed with rubbish or from a business, do not assume it will be accepted.
| Accepted item | How to prepare it | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols | Empty where possible and keep separate. | Do not bring leaking or unknown chemical containers. |
| Aluminium and steel cans | Rinse food/drink residue. | Crush lightly if you need more space. |
| Batteries | Keep in a small bag or box. | Do not put loose batteries into household bins. |
| Cardboard and paper | Flatten boxes and keep dry. | Remove food, plastic film and polystyrene where needed. |
| Glass | Rinse bottles and jars. | Separate carefully to avoid breakage. |
| Lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes | Carry in original packaging or a safe box. | Do not smash bulbs or tubes. |
| Plastic bottles and packaging | Clean and empty before bringing. | Dirty food packaging can cause problems. |
| Polystyrene white | Keep clean and dry. | Check if it is white packaging polystyrene, not dirty food trays. |
| Printer cartridges and toners | Keep sealed if possible. | Avoid spills in the car. |
| Tetra Pak cartons | Empty and rinse milk, juice or soup cartons. | Flatten to save space. |
| Textiles | Bag clothes, shoes, blankets, curtains and bed linen. | Keep textiles dry and separate from dirty waste. |
What Eden Park Recycling Centre Does Not Accept
The official page lists several items that are not accepted. This is where most wasted trips happen: people assume “recycling centre” means “any waste centre.” Eden Park is narrower than that.
| Not accepted | Why it is a problem | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|
| Car batteries / paint | Special handling and hazardous-waste rules may apply. | Use an approved hazardous or civic amenity route. |
| Pyrex or crockery | Not the same as ordinary bottle/jar glass. | Check MyWaste for correct disposal route. |
| Sweet/crisp packets | Flexible mixed packaging may not fit the site stream. | Check household recycling rules or general waste guidance. |
| Foam food trays / clingfilm | Food contamination and material type can cause rejection. | Use the correct household route after checking MyWaste. |
| Meat trays / burger cartons | Food contamination risk. | Do not mix with clean recyclables. |
| Video cassettes | Not accepted in Eden Park’s listed streams. | Use another waste route. |
| Saucepans / frying pans | Not listed as accepted at this facility. | Check metal recycling or civic amenity options. |
| Pillows, duvets or carpets | Bulky textile/waste stream, not clean recyclable textile drop-off. | Use bulky waste or civic amenity guidance. |
| Commercial waste | Official page says commercial waste is not permitted. | Use a licensed commercial waste provider. |
Hard rule: if it is dirty, greasy, food-covered, from a business, bulky, hazardous, mixed rubbish or not listed, do not assume Eden Park will take it.
Eden Park Recycling Centre Visit Helper: What Should You Do Next?
Choose what you are bringing. This turns common Google/Bing searches into useful next steps without stuffing keywords into a raw list.
What are you bringing?
Do this: Flatten cardboard, keep it clean and dry, and remove food or plastic contamination.
Good fit: Eden Park accepts cardboard and paper as clean household recyclables.
Free Electrical, Battery and Lightbulb Drop-Off at Eden Park
MyWaste lists Eden Park Recycling Centre as a free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off location. This is useful for small household electrical waste, batteries, bulbs and fluorescent tubes when handled carefully.
Batteries
Keep batteries separate and do not place loose batteries into ordinary household bins. Tape terminals on loose lithium batteries where appropriate.
Lightbulbs
Carry bulbs and fluorescent tubes carefully. Broken bulbs may need safer handling than a normal drop-off.
Small electricals
Remove personal data from phones, laptops or smart devices before recycling. Keep cables and chargers together where possible.
Safety note: batteries and electrical items should not be hidden inside bags of mixed recycling. Keep them separate so staff and recycling systems can handle them safely.
Best Time and Way to Visit Eden Park Recycling Centre
Eden Park is most useful when your car is pre-sorted. If you arrive with mixed bags, you will slow yourself down and may discover some items are not accepted.
Sort at home
Put glass, cardboard, textiles, batteries, bulbs, plastics and cans into separate bags or boxes before leaving.
Check the “not accepted” list
Paint, car batteries, carpets, pillows, duvets, crockery, Pyrex and commercial waste are common trip-wasters.
Arrive with time to unload
Do not arrive near closing, especially on Friday or Saturday when closing is 3:30pm.
Ask before unloading if unsure
If you are not sure which bay or container to use, ask staff before putting material in the wrong place.
If Eden Park Does Not Accept Your Item: Nearby DLR Options
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council lists Eden Park, Ballyogan Civic Recycling Facility and Shanganagh Recycling Centre under its recycling centre services. Use a different facility if your item is not suitable for Eden Park’s clean-recyclables-only setup.
Ballyogan Civic Recycling Facility
Check this option for wider civic amenity needs, but always confirm accepted items and charges before travel.
Shanganagh Recycling Centre
Useful for residents closer to Shankill, Ballybrack or Shanganagh. Confirm hours and accepted streams first.
MyWaste Ireland
Best for checking where to bring paint, hazardous items, bulky waste, WEEE, batteries, textiles or unusual materials.
Eden Park Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for route planning only. Opening hours, closures and accepted items should still be checked on the official council page before travelling.
Map warning: the map does not tell you whether an item is accepted. Use the council accepted/not-accepted list first.
Helpful video: recycling electricals, batteries and lighting waste
A centre-specific official Eden Park video was not found during the audit. Since Eden Park is listed for electrical/battery and lightbulb drop-off, the most useful video context is WEEE Ireland’s guidance on recycling household electrical, lighting and battery waste for free.
Eden Park Recycling Centre Contact and Official Links
The council page footer lists Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council contact details: County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, A96 K6C9, telephone 01 205 4700 and email info@dlrcoco.ie. Use official pages for final confirmation.
| Question | Best wording | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Opening today | “Is Eden Park open today, and are there any temporary closures?” | Avoid wasted travel during maintenance or public holiday changes. |
| Item accepted? | “I have [item]. Is it accepted at Eden Park or should I use another facility?” | Prevents turning up with paint, carpets or other refused items. |
| Free visit? | “I am only bringing clean household recyclables. Is that still free?” | Confirms you are using the site correctly. |
| Nearby alternative | “If Eden Park does not take this, which DLR facility should I use?” | Gets you to Ballyogan, Shanganagh or another correct route if needed. |
FAQ: Eden Park Recycling Centre Opening Hours, Address and Charges
What are Eden Park Recycling Centre opening hours?
The official Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council page lists Monday to Thursday 8:30am–4:00pm, Friday and Saturday 8:30am–3:30pm, and closed on Sundays, bank holidays and public holidays.
Where is Eden Park Recycling Centre located?
MyWaste lists the address as Summerhill Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland, A96 AY89.
Is Eden Park Recycling Centre free?
Yes. The official council page says Eden Park Recycling Centre is a free facility and no charges are imposed.
Does Eden Park accept commercial waste?
No. The official council page says commercial waste is not permitted. Eden Park is for clean household recyclables only.
Can I bring batteries to Eden Park Recycling Centre?
Yes. Batteries are listed on the council accepted list, and MyWaste lists Eden Park as a free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off.
Can I bring lightbulbs or fluorescent tubes?
Yes. The council accepted list includes lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes, and MyWaste lists Eden Park as a lightbulb drop-off location.
Does Eden Park accept paint?
No. The council not-accepted list includes car batteries and paint. Use a different approved route for paint disposal.
Does Eden Park accept carpets, duvets or pillows?
No. The council not-accepted list includes pillows, duvets and carpets.
Can I bring plastic packaging?
Yes, the council accepted list includes plastic packaging such as bags, yoghurt pots, bubble wrap and fruit/vegetable containers. It should be clean.
Is this the official Eden Park Recycling Centre website?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and MyWaste for live opening, accepted-item and closure information.