Plan Your Kilmallock Recycling Trip Before You Load the Car
Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre is on Bruree Road and currently opens only on Tuesday and Saturday. Check the 9am opening time, 4.45pm last entry, gate charges and your exact waste type before travelling.
This page covers the address, Eircode, phone number, household charges, free WEEE routes, accepted materials, restricted loads and what should go to Gortadroma instead.
Independent information guide. Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre is owned by Limerick City and County Council and operated under contract; recyclingcentreireland.org is not the council or site operator.
Quick answer for Kilmallock
Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre is at Shannon Development Industrial Estate, Bruree Road, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The currently listed Eircode is V35 FX30.
Limerick City and County Council’s current civic amenity page lists the centre as open Tuesday and Saturday, 9am–5pm, with last entry at 4.45pm. It is closed on the other normal weekdays and Sunday.
The detail most likely to save a wasted trip
Kilmallock is not a general black-bag waste site. The council lists general waste, treated timber, plasterboard, gas cylinders, insulation, MDF and several other materials as not accepted at the three main civic amenity centres.
For those loads, check Gortadroma before leaving home rather than assuming the nearest recycling-centre pin will take everything.
Kilmallock Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The current Limerick City and County Council civic amenity page lists Kilmallock as open on Tuesday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The last gate entry is 4.45pm, so 5pm should not be treated as an arrival time.
| Day | Current listed hours | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Do not travel for a normal civic amenity visit. |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm | Last entry 4.45pm. A weekday option for South Limerick households. |
| Wednesday | Closed | Check another Limerick facility if the job cannot wait. |
| Thursday | Closed | Mungret has a wider weekly schedule if appropriate for your item and location. |
| Friday | Closed | Plan for Saturday or another suitable site. |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm | Last entry 4.45pm. Sort bulky and special items before leaving home. |
| Sunday | Closed | No normal Sunday opening is listed. |
Why some websites still show 10am: an older Limerick council opening-hours page still displays a 10am start. However, the council’s 28 May 2026 announcement says Kilmallock would open from 9am from 2 June 2026, and the current civic amenity page now also shows 9am. Use the newer civic amenity page when checking before travel.
The council also warns that opening times can change during bank holidays and Christmas periods. If your visit falls near a public holiday, check the official page or call the site before loading the vehicle.
Kilmallock Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Phone Number
Official centre name
Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre
People commonly search for Kilmallock Recycling Centre, Kilmallock civic amenity site or Kilmallock dump. Use the official centre name when checking council information or map results.
Address
Shannon Development Industrial Estate
Bruree Road
Kilmallock
Co. Limerick
V35 FX30
Site phone
Use this number for a centre-specific question such as an unusual load, opening confirmation or item acceptance.
Council Customer Service
061 556000
customerservices@limerick.ie
Useful when you need council-level clarification or cannot reach the site.
Useful phone script: “I’m planning to use Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre. Can you confirm today’s opening time, last entry, charge for my vehicle and whether you accept my specific items?”
Kilmallock Recycling Centre Charges for Cars, Vans, Trailers and Bulky Items
Limerick City and County Council publishes the same main civic amenity charge schedule for Kilmallock, Mungret and Newcastle West. A vehicle charge does not necessarily replace a separate bulky-item or material charge, so check the whole load rather than only the car fee.
| Vehicle or item | Listed charge | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Car | €8 | Normal household car-load gate charge. |
| Car + 6ft x 4ft trailer | €18 | Check separately for bulky or special items in the trailer. |
| Light van | €18 | Call first if the load is commercial-looking or unusually large. |
| Double axle 8ft x 4ft trailer | €32 | Sort the load before arrival to speed unloading. |
| Single mattress incl. base | €18 | Charged separately as a bulky item. |
| Double mattress incl. base | €24 | Phone first if bringing several mattresses. |
| King / queen mattress incl. base | €30 | Secure the load safely for transport. |
| Armchair | €12 | Bulky-item charge. |
| 2-seater couch | €18 | Plan lifting help before arriving. |
| 3-seater couch | €24 | Keep separate from dry recyclables. |
| Roll of carpet | €10 per room | Do not mix wet carpet with paper/cardboard. |
| Green waste: van or car | €7 | Grass and hedge cuttings accepted; soil is excluded. |
| Green waste: van or trailer | €16–€32 | The load size matters. |
Free streams listed by the council: WEEE, domestic fridges, washing machines, fluorescent tubes and batteries are listed as free in the main charge table, though some material-specific quantity limits still apply.
What Can You Bring to Kilmallock Recycling Centre?
The official Limerick civic amenity list covers a broad range of household recycling, WEEE, limited household hazardous materials, garden waste and bulky goods. Sort items into separate groups before you leave home instead of arriving with one mixed boot or trailer.
| Material | Status | Preparation or limit |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard and cardboard packaging | Accepted | Dry only. Flatten where practical. |
| Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines | Accepted | Keep dry and separate from food-contaminated waste. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Accepted | Separate from flat glass if directed by site signage. |
| Food and drink cans | Accepted | Council list specifies clean cans. |
| Plastic bottles and hard plastics | Accepted | Keep different plastic streams easy to identify. |
| Clean plastic bags | Accepted | Do not mix with dirty or food-covered film. |
| Tetra Paks | Accepted | Empty before arrival. |
| Clothing and footwear | Accepted | Bag separately and keep dry. |
| Scrap metal | Accepted | Ask staff where mixed metal should be unloaded. |
| Electrical goods / WEEE | Free | Keep TVs, appliances and electronics separate from general material. |
| Domestic fridges and washing machines | Free | Ask staff before unloading large appliances. |
| Fluorescent tubes, lamps and bulbs | Free | Transport carefully to avoid breakage. |
| Batteries | Limits apply | Council list says up to 2kg is free; check larger quantities before travel. |
| Garden waste | Charge applies | Grass and hedge cuttings are listed; no soil. |
| Tree cuttings | Accepted | Council limit says less than 5 inches in diameter. |
| Untreated timber | Accepted | Painted, creosote-treated or otherwise treated timber is excluded. |
| Bricks, concrete, tiles and ceramics | Accepted | Domestic quantities only unless the site confirms otherwise. |
| Flat glass | Accepted | Handle broken pieces safely and follow staff directions. |
| Large household furniture and carpeting | Accepted / charged | Separate bulky-item charges can apply. |
Unload faster: put cardboard, WEEE, batteries, glass, textiles, green waste, rubble and bulky paid items in different parts of the vehicle. You should be able to reach each stream without emptying the whole boot onto the ground.
Paint, Oil, Batteries and Other Items With Limits
Some accepted items come with household limits or extra charges. These are the loads worth checking by phone because a simple “accepted” label does not tell you how much the site will take at the normal charge.
Paint tins
The council lists paint tins as accepted and states that up to five tins are covered before an additional €2 per tin charge applies.
Engine and cooking oil
The council states a normal limit of 10 litres for engine and cooking oil. Above the applicable limit, extra charges are published.
Oil filters
Oil filters are accepted with limits. Keep oily items contained rather than placing them loose beside clean recyclables.
Do not transport leaking containers loosely. Keep paint and oils closed, upright and separated from cardboard, clothing and electrical items. If you have a large quantity, phone before travelling.
Special 2026 route for recalled sand-based toys
Current CCPC and MyWaste public guidance lists Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre, V35 FX30 among the civic amenity sites accepting certain recalled sand-based toys affected by potential asbestos contamination. This is a special disposal arrangement, not permission to bring ordinary asbestos-containing building material to the site.
If your toy is affected, follow the current CCPC handling and recall instructions before transport. Do not improvise disposal steps for suspected asbestos-containing material.
Items Not Accepted at Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre
Limerick City and County Council lists several materials as not accepted at Kilmallock, Mungret and Newcastle West. Do not assume a civic amenity centre takes every household item simply because it is bulky or difficult to put in a wheelie bin.
Do not bring these blindly
- General waste / normal black-bag rubbish
- Treated, painted or creosote timber
- Plasterboard
- Household gas cylinders
- Fibreglass items
- Insulation materials
- MDF
- Plastic baths and shower trays
- PVC window frames
- Pillows and duvets
- Suitcases
- Ink and toner cartridges
What to do instead
The council points many of these streams toward Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre. Check Gortadroma’s own accepted-item list and charges before travelling because it operates on a different schedule and price system.
If the material is hazardous, unusual or not clearly listed, use MyWaste or contact Limerick City and County Council before putting it in the vehicle.
General waste warning: black bags are specifically different from sorted civic-amenity recyclables. If the load is mainly household rubbish rather than separated recyclable material, check Gortadroma or your authorised household waste collector.
Before You Go to Kilmallock Recycling Centre
A five-minute check at home is more useful than discovering the wrong rule at the gate. Use this sequence for ordinary household trips.
Confirm that today is an opening day
Kilmallock’s normal current schedule is Tuesday and Saturday only. Recheck around bank holidays and Christmas.
Work from the 4.45pm last-entry time
Do not plan to reach the gate at 5pm. Give yourself unloading time, especially with trailers, rubble, garden waste or furniture.
Write down everything in the load
A rough list makes it easier to identify free WEEE, normal recyclables, bulky charges and items that belong elsewhere.
Separate the vehicle before leaving
Keep paper/cardboard dry, electricals together, liquids upright, rubble contained and paid bulky items accessible.
Calculate vehicle and item charges separately
A €8 car charge does not mean every mattress, couch, carpet or green-waste load is included.
Phone before an awkward load
Call for unusually large quantities, vans, trailers, paint, oils, questionable timber, building materials or anything not clearly listed.
When Kilmallock Is the Wrong Site: Check Gortadroma
Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre is the council’s separate route for black-bag household waste, bulky waste and several materials excluded from the main civic amenity sites.
| Gortadroma detail | Current official information |
|---|---|
| Opening days | Tuesday and Wednesday |
| Opening hours | 9am–3pm |
| Lunch closure | 1pm–1.30pm |
| Black-bag household waste | Accepted |
| Minimum car waste-disposal charge | €24 |
| Other vehicles | Charged by weight |
| Address | Gortadroma, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, V94 XY04 |
| Phone | 069 82339 |
Kilmallock, Mungret or Another Drop-Off Route?
Kilmallock is convenient for many South Limerick households, but its two-day opening pattern means another route can sometimes be more practical. The correct choice still depends on the waste type, not only the shortest drive.
Kilmallock
Best when Tuesday or Saturday suits you and your load appears on the civic amenity accepted-material list.
Mungret
Mungret has a broader weekly opening pattern, including late Thursday and Friday opening under the current 2026 schedule.
Nearest suitable drop-off
If you only have batteries, WEEE, glass or another single stream, a more local approved drop-off may save a longer civic amenity trip.
For a broader explanation of civic amenity sites and Irish terminology, the site’s Recycling Centres in Ireland guide explains the difference between recycling centres, bring banks and other drop-off routes.
Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre Map
Use the map for route planning to Shannon Development Industrial Estate on Bruree Road. A map pin does not confirm that the gate is open or that your particular load will be accepted, so check the council page first if your trip is time-sensitive.
Kilmallock Recycling Centre FAQ
What are Kilmallock Recycling Centre opening hours?
Limerick City and County Council’s current civic amenity page lists Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre as open Tuesday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.45pm. The council says hours can change around bank holidays and Christmas periods.
Where is Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre?
It is at Shannon Development Industrial Estate, Bruree Road, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The Eircode V35 FX30 is listed by current public-sector waste guidance.
How much does a car cost at Kilmallock Recycling Centre?
The current Limerick civic amenity charges list a car at €8. A car with a 6ft x 4ft trailer is €18, a light van is €18, and a double axle 8ft x 4ft trailer is €32.
Can I bring electrical items to Kilmallock Recycling Centre?
Yes. The council lists WEEE, domestic fridges and washing machines as free at its civic amenity centres. Batteries and fluorescent tubes are also listed as free, although quantity limits can apply to some battery loads.
Can I bring general waste or black bags to Kilmallock?
No. General waste is listed as not accepted at Kilmallock, Mungret or Newcastle West civic amenity centres. Limerick City and County Council directs these materials and several other excluded waste streams to Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre.
Are mattresses and couches accepted at Kilmallock?
Yes. The council lists bulky goods as accepted and publishes separate charges for mattresses, armchairs and couches. Check the latest charge before travelling with multiple bulky items.
What is the phone number for Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre?
The current Limerick civic amenity page lists 086 2053430 for Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre. Limerick City and County Council Customer Service is 061 556000.
Is Kilmallock Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Do not assume normal Tuesday or Saturday hours apply on a bank holiday. Limerick City and County Council says civic amenity opening times are subject to change during bank holidays and Christmas periods, so check the official page before travelling.
Can I bring paint or waste oil to Kilmallock?
The council lists paint tins, engine oil, cooking oil and oil filters as accepted with limits and extra charges above those limits. Keep liquids closed and upright, and call first if you have more than a small household quantity.
What should I do with an item Kilmallock does not accept?
Check the council’s Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre page or MyWaste before travelling elsewhere. The council specifically directs several excluded streams, including general waste, treated timber, plasterboard, gas cylinders, insulation and MDF, to Gortadroma.
Official Sources and Further Checks
Opening hours, prices and accepted materials can change. These are the primary sources used for the current operational details on this page:
- Limerick City and County Council — Civic Amenity Centres
- Limerick City and County Council — 2026 revised opening hours and gate fees
- Limerick City and County Council — WEEE and battery recycling
- Limerick City and County Council — Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre
- CCPC — current sand-based toy recall and disposal guidance
- MyWaste Ireland — waste and recycling locator
Before leaving home: confirm that it is Tuesday or Saturday, work from the 4.45pm last-entry time, sort the load, check separate bulky-item charges and make sure none of your items belong at Gortadroma instead.
This is an independent visitor guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. It is not operated by or affiliated with Limerick City and County Council or the Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre.