Midleton Recycling Centre 2026: Check Hours, Charges & Your Load Before You Travel
Midleton Skip Hire operates a public recycling and waste-disposal facility at Knockgriffin, Midleton, Co. Cork. Householders can bring several clean, separated recycling streams free, while general waste, bulky items, garden waste, rubble, timber, tyres and other materials are charged.
This guide explains the current opening hours, P25 TV07 location, phone number, free and chargeable categories, Saturday weighbridge restriction and practical sorting steps that can prevent a wasted journey.
Independent guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Midleton Skip Hire Ltd or Cork County Council. Confirm live charges and unusual loads directly with the facility.
Quick answer for Midleton residents
Midleton Recycling Centre is the public recycling and waste-disposal facility operated by Midleton Skip Hire at Knockgriffin, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 TV07. Current weekday opening is 8:30am–5:00pm.
Midleton Recycling Centre Opening Hours
The current Midleton Skip Hire website lists weekday business hours of 8:30am–5:00pm. Its dedicated public recycling-facility page lists Saturday opening from 9:00am to 1:30pm.
| Day | Current published hours | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Normal weekday visit. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Normal weekday visit. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Normal weekday visit. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Normal weekday visit. |
| Friday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Normal weekday visit. |
| Saturday | 9:00am–1:30pm on dedicated facility page | Homepage currently says 8:30am start; call before an early visit. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not travel expecting Sunday access. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Recheck around Christmas and exceptional closures. |
Saturday opening discrepancy: the dedicated recycling-centre page says 9:00am–1:30pm, while the company homepage says normal Saturday business hours are 8:30am–1:30pm. If you plan to arrive before 9:00am, phone first.
Best timing: arrive well before closing with mixed, bulky or chargeable waste so staff have enough time to assess and direct the load.
Midleton Recycling Centre Address, Eircode and Phone Number
MyWaste lists the facility at Knockgriffin, Midleton, Cork, P25 TV07. The current company phone number for recycling-centre charges, weighbridge questions and general enquiries is 021 463 2393.
Address for navigation
Midleton Skip Hire Recycling & Waste Disposal Facility
Knockgriffin
Midleton
Co. Cork
P25 TV07
Call before a complex load
Call for current prices, weighbridge availability, tyres, large amounts of rubble, commercial waste or anything not clearly listed.
Map reminder: navigation apps can get you to the site, but they do not confirm the current price, Saturday weighbridge availability or whether a particular material is accepted.
What Can Householders Recycle Free at Midleton?
Midleton Skip Hire’s current public-facility page identifies several streams that householders can recycle free, provided they meet the facility’s preparation rules.
Domestic electrical items
Domestic electrical equipment such as televisions and computers is listed for free recycling. Keep WEEE separate from paid general waste.
Clean dry domestic cardboard
Domestic cardboard is listed as free only when it is clean and dry. The operator specifically says no plastic or Styrofoam should be mixed with it.
Domestic glass jars and bottles
Household glass jars and bottles are included in the free list. Keep obvious contaminants and non-container glass separate.
Lead-acid batteries
The current facility page specifically lists lead-acid batteries only within its free battery category.
Free depends on preparation. Clean, dry and segregated material is the key wording on the operator’s page. A mixed load containing free recycling and paid waste should not be assumed to be free overall.
What Else Does Midleton Recycling Centre Accept?
Midleton Skip Hire also lists several materials that are accepted subject to a charge. The exact fee is not published as one live universal table, so confirm the current price before travelling with a bulky or heavy load.
| Material | Published status | What to know before arrival |
|---|---|---|
| White goods | Chargeable per item | Examples given include fridges, dryers and washing machines. |
| Commercial cardboard | Chargeable | The operator refers to charges for small or large vans. |
| Bags of domestic waste | Chargeable | Large and small bags are listed. |
| Mixed dry recyclables | Chargeable / specific bag rule | They must be clean, dry and in Midleton Skip Hire’s designated bags. |
| Sofas and furniture | Chargeable | Bulky household items are listed. |
| Beds and mattresses | Chargeable | Ask whether the fee is per item before travelling with several. |
| Carpets | Chargeable | Keep separate from clean dry recycling. |
| Grass and hedging | Chargeable | Garden waste is accepted subject to a fee. |
| Soil and stone | Chargeable | Heavy loads may require different handling; call first. |
| Timber / wood | Chargeable | Keep it separate from cardboard and general waste. |
| Household DIY waste | Chargeable | Describe the actual material when asking for a quote. |
| Tyres | Chargeable | Ask for the current per-tyre or load charge before travel. |
Describe the load, not just the vehicle. “Car boot of cardboard” and “car boot of mixed DIY rubble” are very different loads even though both arrive in the same type of car.
Midleton Recycling Centre Charges in 2026
The current Midleton Skip Hire website does not publish a complete live price list for the recycling centre or weighbridge. Instead, it directs customers to call for current charges.
No current household price table means no safe price guessing. Do not rely on an old leaflet, review, cached page or another customer’s historic charge as your 2026 rate.
What can affect what you pay?
Material type
Clean domestic cardboard can be free, while domestic waste, timber, soil, mattresses and other streams are charged.
Quantity or item count
White goods are described as chargeable per item, while other waste may be assessed differently.
Vehicle or weighbridge use
Large van, trailer or commercial loads may need a different charging method or weighbridge process.
Best price question: “I am a household customer bringing [material], approximately [quantity], in a [car/van/trailer]. What will the current charge be, and will I need the weighbridge?”
Saturday Weighbridge Restriction at Midleton
Midleton Skip Hire’s current homepage states that there will be no weighbridge operations on Saturdays from Saturday 9 May 2026 until further notice.
This does not necessarily mean the entire recycling facility is closed on Saturday. The company separately continues to publish Saturday business/recycling hours. The restriction specifically concerns weighbridge operations.
Who should pay attention to this?
- Customers bringing large van loads.
- Trailer loads that may be assessed by weight.
- Commercial or trade customers.
- Truck loads.
- Anyone specifically told their waste must go over the weighbridge.
If you are unsure whether your load needs weighing, call before choosing Saturday. A weekday visit may avoid returning with the load still in the vehicle.
Items Not Clearly Covered by the Public List
The operator publishes a useful accepted-material list, but it is not an exhaustive permission list for every possible waste type. Potentially hazardous or specialist items need separate confirmation.
Paint and chemicals
The current public facility page reviewed does not list ordinary paint or household chemicals among its standard accepted categories. Check before travelling.
Gas cylinders
Gas cylinders are not identified on the current public accepted-material list reviewed. Use a supplier-return or confirmed approved route rather than assuming acceptance.
Asbestos
Do not bring suspected asbestos without specialist advice. It requires controlled handling and must not be mixed into ordinary DIY or rubble waste.
Large commercial loads
The company accepts commercial waste streams, but the public household facility list does not provide a price for every commercial load. Phone before dispatching a van or truck.
Use MyWaste for unusual items: if an item is not clearly listed by Midleton Skip Hire, use Ireland’s national waste guidance or contact the facility directly before travelling.
How to Prepare for a Midleton Recycling Centre Visit
Decide whether your load is free or chargeable
Separate free domestic electricals, clean dry cardboard, glass and lead-acid batteries from paid waste.
Sort the vehicle before leaving home
Keep cardboard, glass, WEEE, bulky waste, green waste, timber, tyres and rubble in distinct groups so unloading is faster.
Check the current charge
Phone before bringing mattresses, furniture, soil, stone, tyres, large DIY loads or commercial waste.
Check Saturday weighbridge status
If your load may need weighing, do not assume Saturday will work while the current no-Saturday-weighbridge notice remains in effect.
Ask staff before unloading
Let site staff identify the correct bay or charging category before emptying a mixed load.
Do not contaminate free recycling. The operator specifically requires free household recycling to be clean, dry and segregated where applicable.
Midleton Skip Hire Options for Larger Clear-Outs
If the load is too large or awkward for a recycling-centre trip, the same operator offers domestic and commercial skip hire within a general service radius of about 20 miles from Midleton.
| Skip | Operator description | Important restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cubic yard midi | Household or office clear-out | Do not overload. |
| 7 cubic yard builders | Rubble, topsoil and general non-hazardous waste | Do not overload. |
| 14 cubic yard | Household/office clear-outs and garden greenery | Not suitable for rubble, topsoil or construction/demolition material. |
| 20 cubic yard roll-on/off | General dry non-hazardous, office, retail waste and rubble | Call for exact suitability. |
| 40 cubic yard roll-on/off | High-volume commercial/industrial dry waste and recyclables | No construction/demolition waste or rubble. |
Skip rules are not recycling-centre rules. A material that can be dropped at the facility may not be suitable for every skip size, and vice versa. Confirm the correct service for your job.
Midleton Recycling Centre Contact Details
| Contact item | Current detail | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Midleton Skip Hire Ltd | Recycling centre, waste disposal and skip hire. |
| Address | Knockgriffin, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 TV07 | Navigation and facility visits. |
| Phone | 021 463 2393 | Charges, accepted items, weighbridge and opening queries. |
| Official site | midletonskiphire.ie | Current notices and operator information. |
If Midleton Is Not the Right Recycling Route
Midleton Skip Hire is a privately operated recycling and waste facility. County Cork also has council civic amenity sites, and your nearest useful option depends on the item and where you are travelling from.
Compare Cork recycling centres
Use the county-wide guide to compare council civic amenity sites, opening patterns and alternative East Cork routes.
Electricals and batteries
For WEEE or batteries, MyWaste can help identify approved drop-off locations if Midleton is inconvenient.
Midleton Recycling Centre FAQs
What are Midleton Recycling Centre opening hours?
The current operator website lists Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The dedicated recycling-facility page lists Saturday from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Sundays and bank holidays are closed.
Is Midleton Recycling Centre open on Saturday?
Yes. The dedicated recycling-facility page currently lists Saturday from 9:00am to 1:30pm, while the homepage gives an 8:30am start. Phone 021 463 2393 before an early Saturday visit.
Is the Midleton weighbridge open on Saturday?
Midleton Skip Hire currently states that there are no weighbridge operations on Saturdays from 9 May 2026 until further notice.
Where is Midleton Recycling Centre?
MyWaste lists the facility at Knockgriffin, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 TV07.
What is the Midleton Recycling Centre phone number?
The current operator lists 021 463 2393 for recycling-centre charges, weighbridge information and other enquiries.
What can I recycle free in Midleton?
Midleton Skip Hire currently lists clean and segregated domestic electrical items, clean dry domestic cardboard, domestic glass jars and bottles, and lead-acid batteries as free household recycling streams.
Can I bring a mattress or sofa to Midleton Recycling Centre?
Yes. Beds, mattresses, sofas, carpets and other furniture are listed among chargeable bulky-waste categories. Call for the current price first.
Does Midleton Recycling Centre take garden waste?
Yes. Grass, hedging and other garden waste are listed as accepted subject to a charge.
Can I bring soil, stone or DIY rubble?
Soil and stone plus household DIY waste are listed as chargeable categories. Heavy or large loads should be confirmed before travel, particularly if a weighbridge may be required.
How much does Midleton Recycling Centre cost?
The operator does not currently publish a complete live recycling-centre price table. Its website instructs customers to call 021 463 2393 for current recycling-centre and weighbridge charges.
Sources Checked for This Midleton Guide
The operational information in this guide is based primarily on Midleton Skip Hire’s current recycling-facility and company pages, supported by the MyWaste national recycling-centre listing. Historic price information has not been reused as current 2026 pricing.
Before You Drive to Midleton
Check whether your material is free or chargeable, sort the load before leaving home and call for current fees when bringing bulky, heavy or unusual waste.
If you need the weighbridge, avoid assuming Saturday is suitable while the current no-Saturday-weighbridge notice remains in place. For an early Saturday visit, confirm the opening time because the operator’s two current pages differ by 30 minutes.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Midleton Skip Hire Ltd, Cork County Council or MyWaste.