Plan Your Holmestown Recycling Trip Before You Load the Car
Holmestown Waste Management Facility near Barntown is Wexford County Council’s recycling and waste centre for sorted recyclables plus domestic waste, garden waste, paint, mattresses and other bulky household items.
Check the lunch closure, €2.50 entry charge, item-specific disposal fees and accepted-material limits before travelling, especially with paint, oils, green waste, trailers or a large clear-out load.
Holmestown Recycling Centre at a Glance
Holmestown Waste Management Facility is at Barntown, Wexford, Y35 Y28W. Wexford County Council lists it as open Tuesday to Friday from 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm, and Saturday from 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–3pm.
It is closed Monday, Sunday and bank holidays. The site also closes for lunch from 12 noon to 1pm on normal opening days.
Unlike a basic bring bank or recycling-only drop-off point, Holmestown can handle several charged household waste streams including domestic refuse, green waste, waste paint, mattresses, sofas and carpet.
Only bringing electricals?
Wexford County Council says the normal entry charge does not apply when the visit is exclusively for waste electrical or electronic equipment.
Bringing paint?
Paint is charged by litre. Keep each paint type in its original container and do not mix gloss, emulsion, varnish or other paints.
Doing a house or garden clear-out?
Check the load category first because larger cars, vans, trailers, bulky goods and green-waste loads have separate prices.
Do not confuse the public recycling and waste centre with the former landfill. Wexford County Council’s development-plan material says the Holmestown landfill is not operating, while the recycling and waste facility continues to serve the public.
Holmestown Recycling Centre Opening Hours
The lunch closure is the detail most likely to cause an unnecessary wait. Do not plan to arrive between 12 noon and 1pm.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | — | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open |
| Thursday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open |
| Friday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–4pm | Open |
| Saturday | 8:15am–12 noon | 1pm–3pm | Open |
| Sunday | — | — | Closed |
| Bank holidays | — | — | Closed |
Before a Christmas or holiday-week visit: check the live council page again. Seasonal opening arrangements can replace the normal timetable.
Holmestown Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Phone
For navigation, the most useful detail is the Eircode. The official council listing gives the facility address as Holmestown Waste Management Facility, Barntown, Wexford, Y35 Y28W.
When calling helps
Phone before travelling with an unusual material, unusually large load, commercial-looking vehicle, multiple bulky items or anything not clearly included in the council’s accepted-material list.
Map check: map listings can help with directions, but use Wexford County Council for current hours, charges and acceptance rules.
Holmestown Recycling Centre Charges
Wexford County Council currently lists a €2.50 entry charge. There is no normal entry charge when you are bringing only WEEE electrical or electronic goods.
General waste, garden waste, paint and bulky items have additional disposal prices. Treat the figures below as the council’s current published schedule and check again before a large or expensive load.
General and bulky household waste
| Load or item | Published charge | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse sack | €5 | Per sack |
| Domestic car | €25 | Maximum 5 bags or equivalent volume |
| Single-axle trailer / car van / estate car | €65 | Maximum 13 bags or equivalent volume |
| Single-axle trailer, larger load | €100 | Council larger-load category |
| Double-axle trailer / large van | €100 | Maximum 20 bags or equivalent volume |
| Double-axle trailer, larger load | €150 | Council larger-load category |
| Extra-large van | €180 | Confirm unusual loads before travelling |
| Load over 20 bags/equivalent | €200/tonne | Weighbridge; minimum €200 charge |
| Armchair | €14 | Per item |
| 2-seater sofa | €21 | Per item |
| 3-seater sofa | €28 | Per item |
| Single mattress or base | €14 | Mattress and base are listed separately |
| Double mattress or base | €28 | Per mattress or base |
| Carpet | €21 | Council lists 12ft × 12ft unit |
| Bagged polystyrene | €2 | Pilot scheme; polystyrene must be bagged |
Green garden waste
| Green-waste load | Published charge |
|---|---|
| Bag, approximately 100cm × 60cm | €5 |
| Car load, maximum 6 bags | €30 |
| Single-axle trailer / van / estate car, max 15 bags | €65 |
| Double-axle trailer / large van / horse box, max 25 bags | €100 |
| Double-axle larger load | €150 |
| Extra-large van | €180 |
| Larger weighed load | €200/tonne, minimum €200 |
Payment: the council says cash, Visa Debit and credit cards are accepted. If paying cash, it asks customers to have the exact fee ready.
Price-check rule: do not estimate a full van or trailer from the basic entry charge. The disposal charge changes substantially with the type and volume of the load.
What Items Does Holmestown Recycling Centre Accept?
The council asks customers to segregate recyclable materials. Sorting before loading the car makes unloading easier and reduces the risk of putting material into the wrong container.
Not on the list? Do not assume an item is accepted because Holmestown handles general waste. Call 053 9196455 before travelling with chemicals, building material, gas cylinders or another unusual waste stream.
WEEE, Paint, Oil, Green Waste and Bulky Items
Electrical and electronic goods
TVs, fridges, freezers, cookers, kettles and other household electrical goods are accepted. If your load consists only of WEEE, the council says the normal entry charge does not apply.
Paint
The current council price is €1 per litre, with a maximum of 60 litres accepted. Paint types must not be mixed and containers should remain original.
Cooking and engine oil
The council lists a maximum of 23 litres for waste cooking oil and 23 litres for waste engine oil. Keep oils secure and separate during transport.
Garden waste
Holmestown has a separate green-waste price schedule for bags, cars, trailers, vans, horse boxes and larger weighed loads.
Mattresses and furniture
Mattresses, bases, armchairs, sofas and carpet are listed as chargeable bulky items. Check special council amnesty notices separately because temporary free or reduced-cost events can use different rules.
Polystyrene
The current page lists a pilot scheme at €2 per bag and states that the polystyrene must be bagged. Recheck before relying on this scheme because pilot arrangements can change.
Paint rule worth remembering: the council says charges apply per container regardless of how much paint remains, and different paint products should not be mixed.
How to Prepare for a Holmestown Recycling Visit
A few minutes of sorting at home can make the difference between a simple drop-off and a confusing mixed load at the site.
Check the opening day
Remember the site is closed Monday, Sunday and bank holidays, and closes for lunch from noon until 1pm.
Identify every waste stream
Separate normal recycling, WEEE, batteries, oils, food waste, green waste, paint, general refuse and bulky goods before loading.
Estimate the chargeable load
Check whether you have bags, a car load, trailer, van, mattress, sofa, carpet, paint or garden waste because the prices differ.
Call about anything unusual
Use 053 9196455 if the material is not clearly listed or if the quantity is unusually large.
Follow site signs and staff instructions
Keep recycling streams separated and place each material only in its correct container or disposal area.
Other Recycling Centres in County Wexford
Wexford County Council also operates recycling centres at Enniscorthy, New Ross and Gorey. Holmestown is particularly relevant when you need a disposal route for domestic waste, green waste, paint or bulky goods rather than only normal recyclable material.
New Ross
For households closer to New Ross that are bringing normal recyclable material, see the site’s dedicated opening-hours and address guide.
Enniscorthy
The Enniscorthy centre is another Wexford recycling option, but do not assume it handles every Holmestown-only waste category.
Holmestown Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Holmestown Recycling Centre opening hours?
Normal hours are Tuesday to Friday 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm, and Saturday 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–3pm. Monday, Sunday and bank holidays are closed.
Does Holmestown close for lunch?
Yes. The normal council timetable includes a lunch closure from 12 noon until 1pm.
Where is Holmestown Recycling Centre?
Wexford County Council lists the facility at Holmestown Waste Management Facility, Barntown, Wexford, Eircode Y35 Y28W.
What is the phone number?
The current council contact number for the Holmestown facility is 053 9196455.
How much is the Holmestown entry charge?
The current Wexford County Council page lists an entry charge of €2.50. Separate charges apply to general waste, green waste, paint and bulky items.
Is electrical recycling free at Holmestown?
The council states that no entry charge applies when customers are bringing only waste electrical or electronic WEEE goods.
Does Holmestown accept mattresses?
Yes. Mattresses and bases are listed as chargeable bulky items. The current standard price is €14 for a single mattress or base and €28 for a double mattress or base.
Can I bring garden waste?
Yes. Holmestown accepts green garden waste such as grass and hedge cuttings under a separate price schedule based on the size of the load.
Can I bring paint?
Yes. The council currently lists waste paint at €1 per litre with a maximum of 60 litres. Paint types should not be mixed and should remain in their original containers.
Does Holmestown accept general household rubbish?
Yes. Unlike Wexford’s recycling-only centres, Holmestown has published charges for domestic/general refuse as well as recyclable material.
Official Information Used for This Guide
Opening times, the address, phone number, charges and accepted-material rules were checked against Wexford County Council’s current Holmestown page. MyWaste was used as an additional public recycling-location reference.
- Wexford County Council — Wexford Recycling Centre, Holmestown
- MyWaste — Holmestown Waste Management Facility
Opening times, fees, temporary schemes and item-acceptance rules can change. For an unusual or expensive load, check the council page or call the facility before leaving home.
Independent information guide. RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Wexford County Council and does not operate Holmestown Waste Management Facility.
Use the official council information for final confirmation of opening hours, charges and whether a specific waste item will be accepted.