Sort Your Load Before You Drive to Zone C, Mullingar Business Park
Mullingar Recycling Centre is the right place for many household drop-off items, but a visit can go wrong if a full boot arrives as one mixed pile.
Use this practical guide to check hours, last entry, fees, free WEEE, hazardous waste days, black bags, mattresses, bring-bank alternatives, map directions and what to ask before travelling.
Check live Westmeath updates before travelling with a large, paid, hazardous, trailer or unusual load.
Quick answer for visitors
Westmeath County Council lists Mullingar Recycling Centre at Zone C, Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, N91 X768. The listed phone number is 044 934 4155.
The listed hours are Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.40pm. It is closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
One-minute pre-load check
Separate WEEE, batteries, bulbs, cardboard, glass, textiles, oils, hazardous items, bulky waste and black bags before you leave home. A sorted boot is faster and easier to price.
If the item leaks, smells strongly, has a hazard symbol, contains gas, is sharp, is asbestos-related or came from business work, phone first.
Mullingar Recycling Centre Opening Hours, Last Entry and Best Time to Visit
The official Westmeath page lists the centre as open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.40pm. The fee PDF also says it is open during lunch and closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
| Day | Listed hours | Best visitor advice |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Good day for paint or hazardous questions because Mullingar hazardous waste is listed Monday–Friday only. |
| Tuesday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Good for WEEE, batteries, cardboard and sorted household loads. |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Useful for normal household recycling if the boot is already separated. |
| Thursday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Call first if bringing tyres, gas cylinders, unknown chemicals or a trailer. |
| Friday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Safer than Saturday for items that need staff direction. |
| Saturday | 9:00am–5:00pm | Can be busier. Arrive early and do not bring hazardous items unless confirmed. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave waste at the gate or beside bring banks. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check council notices around Easter, Christmas and public holidays. |
Local tip: if you have paint, WEEE, black bags, a mattress and cardboard in one car, aim before 4pm. Last entry is not the same as “start unloading at 4.39pm”.
Mullingar Recycling Centre Address, Eircode, Phone Number and Name Confusion
The official council address is Zone C, Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, N91 X768. MyWaste lists the same public site as Mullingar Civic Amenity Centre, so both names may appear in Google Maps or search results.
Address
Zone C, Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 X768.
Phone
044 934 4155. Call before travelling with hazardous, bulky, trailer, tyre, cylinder or unusual items.
Other Westmeath centre
Westmeath County Council also lists Athlone Civic Amenity Site at Golden Island, Athlone, N37 T625.
Map-search tip: use the Eircode N91 X768. Mullingar Business Park can show nearby private waste businesses, and the civic amenity pin may not be the first result you tap.
Mullingar Recycling Centre Charges: Fee PDF Explained by Visitor Type
Westmeath County Council links an official recycling-centre fee PDF. Use it as the main fee guide, but phone before a large, mixed, trailer or unusual load because charges and acceptance rules can change.
General recyclable materials and gate fee
The PDF lists a €3 gate fee and places many normal recyclable streams under that gate-fee category, including cardboard, glass packaging, newspapers, paper, plastic packaging, cans, textiles, oils, scrap metal, polystyrene, wood and similar materials.
Trailer and larger-load charges
| Load type | PDF-listed charge | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Gate fee | €3 | Applies to many general recyclable materials in the fee sheet. |
| Car + small single-axle low-side trailer | €10 | Sort before arrival so free WEEE, gate-fee items and bulky items are not mixed. |
| Car/van double-axle trailer | €20 | Call first if it looks like trade waste, construction waste or a house-clearance load. |
| Black bag residual waste | €4, 12kg max | Do not hide batteries, electricals, glass, chemicals or recyclables inside. |
Bulky waste charges from the PDF
| Bulky item | PDF-listed charge | Before you load it |
|---|---|---|
| Armchair | €10 | Keep separate from cardboard and WEEE. |
| Bed | €10 | Bring help if it is awkward to unload. |
| Couch | €14 | Do not arrive near last entry. |
| Furniture suite | €30 | Call first if bringing multiple pieces. |
| Wardrobe | €10 | Break down only if safe and manageable. |
| Large carpet/lino roll | €20 | Roll and secure before travelling. |
| Large hard plastic toys | €6 | Remove batteries if present. |
| Single mattress | €10 | Keep dry where possible. |
| Double mattress | €18 | Bring help and avoid a late visit. |
| Plastic garden furniture | €5 | Remove metal, cushions or loose parts where possible. |
Do not assume “recycling” means free. WEEE may be free, but black bags, mattresses, couches, trailers and bulky household items can still be charged.
What Can You Bring to Mullingar Recycling Centre?
The useful question is not only “is it recyclable?” The useful question is “which container, fee group or safety route does this item belong to at Mullingar?”
| Waste stream | Examples | Before you leave home |
|---|---|---|
| Paper and cardboard | Newspapers, magazines, paper, clean cardboard. | Flatten boxes and keep dry. |
| Glass packaging | Bottles and jars. | Keep separate from ceramics, Pyrex, mirrors and window glass. |
| Plastic packaging | Plastic bottles and accepted plastic packaging. | Empty and rinse where possible. |
| Metals | Steel cans, aluminium cans, scrap metal. | Keep cans separate from bulky metal or sharp pieces. |
| Oils | Cooking oil and engine oil. | Use sealed containers and never mix oils together. |
| WEEE/electricals | Appliances, phones, batteries, tubes, bulbs. | Keep separate and remove personal data from devices. |
| Bulky waste | Mattresses, couches, armchairs, carpet, large toys. | Check charges and bring help to unload. |
| Residual waste | Black bag household residual waste. | PDF lists 12kg max; remove problem items first. |
Free WEEE, Batteries and Lightbulb Drop-Off at Mullingar Civic Amenity Centre
Westmeath County Council notes WEEE is accepted free of charge. MyWaste lists Mullingar Civic Amenity Centre as a free electrical/batteries recycling drop-off and lightbulb drop-off point.
Small electricals
Kettles, chargers, cables, radios, toys, phones and small devices should be kept out of black bags and household recycling bins.
Large appliances
White goods such as fridges, washing machines and cookers are listed as WEEE/free-entry items in the fee PDF.
Batteries and bulbs
Keep batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs separate. Do not mix them with glass jars, paper or residual bags.
Privacy tip: remove SIM cards, memory cards and personal data from phones, tablets, laptops and storage devices before recycling them.
Mullingar Hazardous Waste: Monday to Friday Only, Max 5 Items
Westmeath’s hazardous-waste guidance says common hazardous waste is collected at Mullingar Civic Amenity Site Monday to Friday only. The official fee PDF states a maximum of 5 hazardous items per visit.
PDF-listed examples
- Aerosols.
- Bleaches.
- Glue and adhesives.
- Paint cans.
- Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, molluscicides and rodenticides.
- Varnishes.
Bring safely
- Keep containers upright and sealed.
- Do not mix chemicals together.
- Keep labels visible where possible.
- Do not pour liquids into drains before travelling.
- Call first if containers leak, smell strongly or have no label.
Saturday warning: do not turn up on Saturday with paint, pesticides, aerosols or unknown chemicals unless the centre has told you otherwise. Mullingar hazardous waste is listed Monday–Friday only.
What Are You Bringing? Use This Mullingar Load Helper
This is not an official price calculator. It helps you decide what to separate, what may be free, what may be charged and when to call before driving to Zone C.
Choose your load type
Do this: Keep WEEE and electrical items separate. The official fee sheet lists several WEEE items as free entry.
Before you go: remove personal data from phones and keep batteries separate.
Recycling Centre vs Bring Bank vs Re-turn vs WEEE: Which Route Should You Use?
Not every recyclable item needs the civic amenity centre. Some items may be quicker, cheaper or more correct through a bring bank, WEEE drop-off, Re-turn machine or household bin.
| Item | Usually better route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic drink bottle or can with Re-turn logo | Re-turn machine or return point. | You may reclaim your deposit if the container is eligible, empty and undamaged. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Bring bank or civic amenity site. | Bring banks can be free and closer. |
| Old phone, kettle, charger or appliance | WEEE route or civic amenity site. | Electrical and battery waste should not go into normal bins. |
| Clothes in good condition | Charity shop or textile bank. | Reuse is better than disposal when clothes are clean and wearable. |
| Mattress, couch, wardrobe or carpet | Civic amenity centre or bulky-waste route. | Check the fee PDF before loading. |
| Paint, aerosols, bleach or pesticides | Hazardous-waste route at civic amenity site. | Mullingar hazardous waste is listed Monday–Friday only. |
Bring Banks Near Mullingar: When You May Not Need the Recycling Centre
Westmeath County Council says there are bring banks in the county for glass, aluminium cans and textiles. Most are open 24 hours, but the council asks people not to use glass banks at night because noise may disturb nearby residents.
Glass bottles and jars
Do not include ceramics, Pyrex, window glass, drinking glasses, mirrors or lightbulbs.
Cans
Use bring banks where accepted, but Re-turn logo drink containers may be better through a deposit return point.
Textiles
Only bring clean and dry suitable textiles. Do not leave bags beside a full bank.
Local courtesy rule: never use glass banks late at night and never dump bags beside a full bank. That is not recycling; it creates a nuisance and may be treated as dumping.
Can Businesses Use Mullingar Recycling Centre?
The Westmeath County Council recycling-centres page states Household Use ONLY. If the waste comes from a shop, office, landlord clear-out, builder job, farm business, trade van, commercial packaging or business electricals, do not assume the household civic amenity route is allowed.
If it is household waste
Use the centre for sorted domestic recyclables, WEEE, accepted hazardous household items, bulky waste and residual bags under the published rules.
If it is business waste
Contact Westmeath County Council or a licensed waste operator. Ask for the correct commercial route before loading a van.
Mistakes That Waste Time, Cost More or Cause Refusal
Most frustrating visits happen for predictable reasons: arriving too late, mixing free and paid items, bringing hazardous waste on the wrong day or assuming every recyclable item is free.
Arriving too late
Last entry is 4.40pm. A full boot, mattress, trailer or hazardous item needs more time than a simple bottle-bank trip.
Mixing free and paid items
Electrical items may be free WEEE, but mattresses, couches, black bags, trailers and bulky waste can still be charged.
Bringing unsafe items
Leaking chemicals, unlabelled containers, asbestos or unknown hazardous material should be checked before travel.
Mullingar Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for directions to the Mullingar Civic Amenity / Recycling Centre area. Always check live hours, bank-holiday closures and unusual-item rules before travelling.
Map warning: map pins can shift or show nearby private waste businesses. Use the Eircode N91 X768, follow site signage and confirm with the centre if unsure.
Helpful video: plastics recycling in Ireland
This official recycling video is useful for understanding why clean, separated recycling matters before you visit. It does not confirm Mullingar-specific fees, hazardous-waste days or opening hours.
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FAQ: Mullingar Recycling Centre
What are Mullingar Recycling Centre opening hours?
The listed opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.40pm. The centre is closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
What is the address for Mullingar Recycling Centre?
The address is Zone C, Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 X768.
What is the phone number for Mullingar Recycling Centre?
The listed phone number is 044 934 4155. Call before travelling with hazardous, bulky, trailer, tyre, gas cylinder or unusual items.
Is Mullingar Recycling Centre the same as Mullingar Civic Amenity Centre?
Yes. MyWaste lists the public site as Mullingar Civic Amenity Centre, while many residents search for Mullingar Recycling Centre. Use Eircode N91 X768 to avoid confusion.
Is WEEE free at Mullingar Recycling Centre?
Yes. Westmeath County Council notes WEEE is accepted free of charge, and the fee PDF lists batteries, fluorescent tubes, mobile phones and white goods as free entry/WEEE items.
How much is the gate fee at Mullingar Recycling Centre?
The linked fee PDF lists a €3 gate fee for many general recyclable materials. Confirm current fees before travelling with a large or mixed load.
Can I bring a mattress to Mullingar Recycling Centre?
Yes, but mattresses are charged as bulky waste in the linked fee PDF. The PDF lists €10 for a single mattress and €18 for a double mattress.
Can I bring paint, aerosols or pesticides?
Yes, but hazardous waste at Mullingar is listed Monday to Friday only, with a maximum of 5 items per visit. Call first if containers are leaking or unlabelled.
Can I bring black bags?
The fee PDF lists residual black bag household waste at €4 with a 12kg max. Do not hide batteries, electricals, chemicals, glass or recyclables inside black bags.
Can businesses use Mullingar Recycling Centre?
The Westmeath County Council page states Household Use ONLY. Businesses should contact the council or a licensed waste operator for the correct commercial route.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
- Westmeath County Council recycling centres
- Westmeath Recycling Centre Fees PDF
- Westmeath hazardous waste guidance
- MyWaste Mullingar Civic Amenity Centre
- MyWaste A-Z waste guide
- WEEE Ireland recycling locator
- Re-turn consumer guide
- Recycling Near Me Ireland guide
- Civic Amenity Recycling Centre Ireland guide
Final takeaway: before visiting Mullingar Recycling Centre, check official hours, arrive well before last entry, separate the boot at home, keep WEEE and hazardous items apart, and phone first for unusual or unsafe material.