Kells Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address & Charges
Use this local guide before you load the car. Kells Recycling Centre accepts many household recyclables, bulky items, green waste, WEEE and selected chargeable waste streams, but the gate fee and item charges can change your real cost.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always confirm latest prices, access rules and bank-holiday changes with the site before travelling.
Quick answer for Kells residents
Kells Recycling Centre is at Lloyd Business Park, Cavan Road, Kells, Co. Meath. The official opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 4:45pm, and the centre is closed on bank holidays.
There is a €2 entry gate fee. Some items are free or low-cost, but bulky waste, black bags, paint cans, green waste, oils and commercial loads can add extra charges.
Best one-minute check before you travel
Ask this: “I’m bringing [item]. Is it accepted at Kells Recycling Centre today, what is the total charge including the €2 gate fee, and do I need to separate anything before arriving?”
If you are only dropping small recyclables, WEEE or batteries, still check the site rules because staff may direct you to a specific area or ask you to separate items before unloading.
Kells Recycling Centre Opening Hours
Kells Recycling Centre is listed as open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:45pm. It is listed as closed on bank holidays.
| Day | Listed hours | Practical visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am – 4:45pm | Good day for green waste if weekend gardening left bags ready. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 4:45pm | Often easier than Saturday for bulky items. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 4:45pm | Call first if bringing unusual items or commercial-type loads. |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 4:45pm | Separate glass, cardboard and WEEE before arrival. |
| Friday | 8:30am – 4:45pm | Check before late arrival; allow time to unload safely. |
| Saturday | 8:30am – 4:45pm | Can be busy. Sort the car before entering the site. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use Monday–Saturday or local bring banks for small recyclables where suitable. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Do not travel without checking official updates. |
Do not arrive at 4:44pm with a full van. The listed closing time is not a guarantee that a late, mixed or large load can be processed. Go earlier, especially with bulky waste, green waste or items that need staff advice.
Kells Recycling Centre Address, Phone Number and Contact Details
The official Kells Recycling Centre address is Lloyd Business Park, Cavan Road, Kells, Co. Meath. The listed phone numbers are 046 9293436 and 086 0200826.
Address
Lloyd Business Park, Cavan Road, Kells, Co. Meath.
Phone
046 9293436
086 0200826
environment@meathcoco.ie
Senior-friendly tip: if you are helping an older person, phone first and ask exactly where to drive, where to unload, whether staff can direct you, and what the total charge will be.
Kells Recycling Centre Charges: Gate Fee, Bags, Bulky Waste, Green Waste and Paint
The official Kells page lists a €2 entry gate fee. Many item prices do not include that gate fee, so the real visit cost can be the item charge plus the gate fee.
| Item / load | Listed charge | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry gate fee | €2 | Applies to each customer visit unless staff/site rules say otherwise. |
| Black bag / household waste bag | €5 per bag | Do not mix recyclables into black bags if they can be separated. |
| Domestic food waste | €5 | Ask staff where to place it before unloading. |
| Paint cans | €1 each | Household paint cans; commercial rules may differ. |
| Waste oil | €1 per litre | Keep sealed and ask staff where to bring it. |
| Cooking oil | €1 per litre | Do not pour oil into drains or ordinary bins. |
| Bag of carpet/lino | €5 | Separate from clean recyclables. |
| Bag of non-recyclable goods | €5 | Ask if any item can be recycled before paying as non-recyclable. |
Price warning: charges can change, and unusual loads may be assessed by staff. Always call before travelling with a van, trailer, large furniture, rubble, wood, paint, oil or mixed material.
What Are You Bringing to Kells Recycling Centre?
Choose your item type below. This does not replace the official price list, but it helps you understand what question to ask before you load the car.
Select your item
Likely action: Clean, dry household recyclables are normally accepted, but sort them before arrival and keep glass separated by colour where required.
Ask this: “Is there any charge for this item today, and where should I unload it?”
What Can You Bring to Kells Recycling Centre?
Kells accepts many domestic household recycling streams, but the item must be clean, sorted and placed in the correct area. If you arrive with a mixed boot full of loose waste, the visit becomes slower and may cost more.
| Material | Accepted examples | How to prepare it |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium cans and tins | Drink cans, food tins, tin foil trays. | Empty and rinse where possible. |
| Plastic bottles | Milk bottles, mineral bottles and similar household bottles. | Wash, empty and remove lids where required. |
| Tetrapak cartons | Milk and juice cartons. | Empty before placing in the correct stream. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Green, brown and clear glass. | Sort by colour where directed. |
| Paper and cardboard | Newspapers, magazines, comics, clean dry cardboard. | Keep cardboard clean and dry; flatten boxes. |
| Clothes | Clean and dry clothing. | No duvets or pillows in the clothing stream. |
| Scrap metal | Household metal items. | Ask staff before unloading heavy or sharp items. |
| Clean rubble | Stones and bricks. | Kells is listed as accepting clean rubble; keep it free from mixed waste. |
Faster visit: put glass, cardboard, WEEE, batteries, textiles, green waste and bulky items in separate sections of your car before you leave home.
Free or Low-Cost Recycling at Kells: What to Check First
Some recycling streams are generally free for domestic householders, while other streams carry item charges or gate fees. The safest approach is to separate ordinary clean recyclables from chargeable bulky or waste material before arrival.
Usually simple to recycle
Cans, bottles, tins, paper, cardboard and glass are easier when clean, dry and sorted correctly.
Ask before assuming free
Oils, paint cans, black bags, green waste, carpet, mattresses and bulky items usually involve charges.
WEEE and batteries
Electrical items and household batteries should be kept separate and brought to the correct drop-off area.
Kells Recycling Centre Bulky Waste Charges: Mattresses, Couches, Carpet and Furniture
Bulky waste is where most surprise costs happen. The official Kells list shows separate charges for mattresses, divans, carpet, rugs, couches, chairs, patio items, toys and bathroom fittings. These prices are listed before the separate €2 gate fee.
| Bulky item | Listed charge | Visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| King size mattress | €30 | Keep dry where possible. |
| Double mattress | €20 | Duvet or topper listed separately at €10. |
| Single mattress | €15 | Duvet or topper listed separately at €5. |
| Double divan bed | €15 | Separate mattress charge may also apply. |
| Single divan bed | €10 | Ask before bringing base plus mattress. |
| 3 seater couch | €20 | Corner couch charge differs. |
| 2 seater couch | €15 | Keep cushions together. |
| 3 & 2 corner couch | €35 | Large load; arrive early. |
| Arm chair | €12 | Leather chair is listed separately. |
| Carpet/lino large roll | €25 | Small roll listed at €15; bag listed at €5. |
| Large plastic toy | €5 | Remove batteries if present. |
| Bath or shower tray | €10 | Bathroom fittings have separate charges. |
Do not mix bulky items with ordinary recycling. Keep mattresses, carpet, furniture and bathroom fittings separate so staff can price and direct the load quickly.
Kells Recycling Centre Green Waste Charges: Grass, Branches and Hedge Clippings
Kells accepts household green waste such as grass, trees, branches and shrubs. The official list says no clay or stones should be included. Charges depend on whether you bring bags, trailer or van load.
| Green waste load | Listed charge | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bags of greens in a car | Gate fee €2 only, once weekly; €2 per extra bag | Use bags you can lift safely. |
| Single axle trailer of greens | €10 + €2 gate fee | Keep load clean and free from soil, clay and stones. |
| Double axle trailer of greens | €20 + €2 gate fee | Arrive early and ask staff where to unload. |
| Small van of greens | €10 + €2 gate fee | Commercial-style loads may be assessed differently. |
| Large trailers | Further charges apply | Call first if trailer is 1.2m x 2.4m or greater. |
Before you go: remove plastic plant pots, stones, clay, rubble, wire, bags and general rubbish from green waste. Dirty loads slow the site down and may cost more.
Electrical Items, Batteries, Fluorescent Tubes and Household Hazardous Waste
Kells lists large and small electrical household appliances, car batteries, household batteries, fluorescent tubes, mobile phones, gas cylinders, waste oil, cooking oil, paint cans, aerosols, herbicides and pesticides among accepted streams. Some streams have charges, and household-only rules may apply.
Keep separate
- Small electrical appliances.
- Large electrical appliances.
- TVs and computer monitors.
- Household batteries.
- Fluorescent tubes.
- Mobile phones.
Ask staff first
- Paint cans.
- Aerosol cans.
- Gas cylinders.
- Waste oil and cooking oil.
- Herbicides and pesticides.
- Any leaking or unlabelled container.
Safety rule: never leave hazardous items at the gate or beside a bring bank. Hand them over only through the correct site route during opening hours.
Commercial Customers, Vans and Trailers at Kells Recycling Centre
The official Kells page says commercial customers are welcome but charges apply. If you arrive in a van, trailer, cage vehicle or with business-type material, do not assume the domestic household price applies.
| Commercial / larger load | Listed charge guide | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Single axle trailer 4ft x 8ft | €20 + €2 gate fee | Material type and whether larger trailer rules apply. |
| Double axle trailer 4ft x 8ft | €40 + €2 gate fee | Confirm before travelling with mixed loads. |
| Triple axle trailer 4ft x 12ft | €60 + €2 gate fee | Call first; large loads need staff direction. |
| Small van | €30 + €2 gate fee for listed commercial streams | Small van type includes vehicles like Caddy, Berlingo, Kangoo, Doblo, Connect, Courier. |
| Medium van | €50 + €2 gate fee for listed commercial streams | Confirm if your vehicle counts as medium. |
| Large LWB van | €80 + €2 gate fee for listed commercial streams | Do not arrive late with a large load. |
Business user tip: keep invoices, vehicle type, material type and load description ready. Staff may need to price by material stream and vehicle category.
Before Visiting Kells Recycling Centre: Simple Checklist
Most recycling-centre problems are not complicated. They come from arriving with mixed waste, wrong opening day, no fee plan, unseparated items or a load that should have been checked by phone first.
Check today is not a bank holiday
Kells is listed as closed on bank holidays. Confirm before loading the car around long weekends.
Sort items at home
Keep glass, cardboard, WEEE, batteries, green waste, bulky waste, clothes, oils and paint separate.
Estimate the cost
Add the €2 gate fee to item charges where applicable. Call first for vans, trailers and bulky furniture.
Arrive early for large loads
Do not arrive near closing time with a mixed van, mattress, couch, trailer, rubble or green waste load.
Kells, Navan or Trim Recycling Centre: Which One Should You Use?
Kells, Navan and Trim are all Meath recycling centre options listed by Oxigen/Meath routes. Kells is especially relevant for people around Kells, Cavan Road, north Meath and nearby rural areas, but Navan or Trim may be easier depending on where you live or work.
Use Kells when
You are near Cavan Road, Lloyd Business Park, Kells town or north Meath and your item is accepted there.
Use Navan when
Navan is closer to your daily route or you need to compare centre access before travelling.
Use Trim when
Trim is closer to your home or workplace, especially for south/west Meath trips.
Kells Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Video
The map below is for direction planning only. It does not confirm today’s opening status, price, item acceptance or traffic at the site. Always use the official page or phone number for live practical questions.
Important: do not use the map pin as price proof. The official Kells page and site staff decide opening, charges, material acceptance and safety directions.
Helpful official Oxigen video context
This official Oxigen video is useful for understanding waste and recycling operations after material leaves the public drop-off point. It is not a Kells-only opening-hours video and does not replace the official Kells price list.
Common Kells Recycling Centre Questions Answered Properly
People usually search for Kells Recycling Centre because they need one of five answers: “Is it open today?”, “Where is it?”, “How much will it cost?”, “Can I bring this item?”, or “Is there a better nearby option?” This page answers those questions directly instead of stuffing a list of search terms.
If you searched opening hours
Use Monday–Saturday 8:30am–4:45pm as the listed schedule, but check bank holidays before travelling.
If you searched charges
Start with the €2 gate fee, then add item charges for bulky waste, black bags, paint, oils or green waste.
If you searched what they accept
Sort clean recyclables, WEEE, batteries, green waste, bulky waste and hazardous household items separately.
FAQ: Kells Recycling Centre 2026
What are Kells Recycling Centre opening hours?
Kells Recycling Centre is listed as open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:45pm. It is listed as closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
Where is Kells Recycling Centre?
The official address is Lloyd Business Park, Cavan Road, Kells, Co. Meath.
What is the Kells Recycling Centre phone number?
The listed phone numbers are 046 9293436 and 086 0200826. Phone before travelling with bulky items, trailers, vans or hazardous household materials.
Is there a gate fee at Kells Recycling Centre?
Yes. The official Kells page lists a €2 entry gate fee. Some item prices are additional and do not include the gate fee.
Can I bring black bags to Kells Recycling Centre?
Yes, the official Kells page says non-recyclables are accepted at a cost of €5 per black bag. Separate recyclables first so you do not pay to dispose of items that could be recycled.
Can I bring a mattress to Kells Recycling Centre?
Yes, mattress charges are listed. King size mattress is listed at €30, double mattress at €20, and single mattress at €15, with duvet or topper charges listed separately.
Does Kells Recycling Centre accept green waste?
Yes, household green waste such as grass, trees, branches and shrubs is listed, but no clay or stones should be included. Trailer and van charges may apply.
Does Kells Recycling Centre accept electrical items?
Yes, large and small household electrical appliances, televisions, computer monitors and small appliances are listed. Keep WEEE separate and ask staff where to unload.
Can I bring paint cans to Kells Recycling Centre?
Household paint cans are listed at €1 each. Ask staff before unloading paint, aerosols, pesticides, oils or any hazardous household item.
Is Kells Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
No. The official listing says Kells Recycling Centre is closed on bank holidays. Check before travelling around long weekends.
Can commercial customers use Kells Recycling Centre?
The official page says commercial customers are welcome, but charges apply. Van, trailer and commercial-type loads should be checked by phone before travel.
Is this the official Kells Recycling Centre website?
No. This is an independent Recycling Centre Ireland guide. Use Oxigen’s official Kells page or contact the site for live opening, charges and acceptance decisions.