North Strand Recycling Centre: Opening Hours, Address & What You Can Bring
Use this practical Dublin guide before driving to North Strand Recycling Centre at Shamrock Terrace. It covers opening hours, phone number, charges, free drop-off items, items not accepted, map directions and the mistakes that can waste a trip.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always recheck Dublin City Council or the centre before travelling, because holiday closures and site rules can change.
Quick answer
North Strand Recycling Centre is at Shamrock Terrace, North Strand, Dublin 1. The listed opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday 10am–1pm. It is closed Sundays and bank holidays.
This site is for household use only. Commercial waste, full large vans and commercial vans are not accepted, so do not load a work van and hope staff will take it.
Best time to go
Go earlier in the day, separate materials at home, and avoid arriving close to closing time with a mixed load. If you have WEEE, bulky items, gas cylinders, rubble, paint or a mattress, check the charge and restrictions first.
For questions, call the centre on 01 836 4716 or Dublin City Council customer service on 01 222 2222.
North Strand Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The listed opening hours are straightforward, but the important detail is the early Saturday closing time. A Saturday visit is short, so arrive early and have materials separated before you queue.
| Day | Opening hours | Practical visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Good weekday option if you have a car load or mixed recycling. |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Separate items before arrival to move faster through the site. |
| Wednesday | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Useful midweek option for WEEE, cardboard, clothes and household recyclables. |
| Thursday | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Check paid loads before you travel if bringing bulky items or rubble. |
| Friday | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Avoid arriving near 4pm with a large unsorted load. |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Short opening window. Go early and call first if unsure. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use another option only after checking its official hours. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Holiday hours can change; check Dublin City Council updates before travelling. |
Do not cut it close: if you arrive late with a mixed load, staff may not have enough time to help you separate materials, check charges or process the load before closing.
North Strand Recycling Centre Address, Phone Number and Directions
The address to use is Shamrock Terrace, North Strand, Dublin 1. For directions, search for “North Strand Recycling Centre Shamrock Terrace Dublin 1” rather than only “North Strand,” because North Strand is also a wider local area.
Address
Shamrock Terrace, North Strand, Dublin 1.
Centre phone
Dublin City Council
01 222 2222
waste.management@dublincity.ie
Senior-friendly tip: ring before travelling if you are bringing anything unusual, heavy, bulky, electrical, hazardous-looking or chargeable. A 30-second call can save a wasted journey.
Household Use Only: Who Should and Should Not Use North Strand Recycling Centre
North Strand Recycling Centre is a household recycling facility. Dublin City Council recycling facilities are for household waste items, and commercial waste is not accepted. This matters for builders, landlords clearing multiple properties, tradespeople, shops, offices and full commercial vans.
Usually okay
- Householders clearing normal domestic recycling.
- Small WEEE and household electrical items.
- Free packaging recycling such as paper, glass, cans and plastics.
- Paid bulky household items, where accepted.
Risk of refusal
- Commercial waste or trade waste.
- Full large vans or commercial vans.
- Material that looks like a business clearance.
- Prohibited items such as tyres, asbestos or petrol/diesel.
Hard truth: if the load looks like trade waste, staff may refuse it. Do not disguise business or contractor waste as household waste.
What Can You Bring to North Strand Recycling Centre?
North Strand accepts a mix of free household recycling items and charged items. Sort items at home into clear groups: packaging, glass, paper/cardboard, textiles, WEEE/electricals, bulky items, green waste, oils, rubble and priority waste.
| Material type | Status | Examples | Visitor advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper and cardboard | Free if only these | Paper, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, junk mail. | Flatten boxes before arriving. |
| Packaging recycling | Free if only these | Beverage cartons, glass bottles/jars, food and drink cans, plastic bottles, plastic packaging. | Keep items clean and separated where possible. |
| Textiles and small reuse items | Free if accepted | Clothes, shoes, stamps, books and DVDs. | Keep clothes and shoes dry in a bag. |
| Batteries and lighting | Free if accepted | Domestic batteries, car batteries, fluorescent tubes. | Do not mix leaking batteries with general recycling. |
| WEEE and electrical items | Free WEEE drop-off | Mobile phones, fridges/freezers, washing machines, dryers, cookers, IT equipment, TVs, radios. | Ask staff where to place large electrical items. |
| Bulky household items | Charged | Furniture and similar bulky household waste. | Charges usually depend on load/vehicle category. |
| Mattresses | Charged | Mattresses, max 2 per load as listed. | Call first if bringing more than one. |
| Gas cylinders | Charged / restricted | Propane/butane only. | Do not bring unknown cylinders without calling first. |
| Oils, timber, rubble and flat glass | Charged | Waste engine oil, cooking oil, timber, household DIY rubble/C&D waste, flat glass. | Keep liquids sealed and do not mix rubble with packaging recycling. |
| Green waste and priority waste | Charged | Grass, hedge cuttings, steel, household priority waste such as paints, aerosols and pesticides. | Commercial green waste is not accepted. |
North Strand Recycling Centre Charges 2026
Some items are free when you are only bringing accepted packaging, WEEE or similar no-charge materials. Mixed loads, bulky items, green waste, domestic waste and certain special items can be charged. Check the table before loading the car.
| Charge category | Listed 2026 charge | What it usually means for visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Car | €21 | Charged loads arriving by normal car. |
| Estate car / Jeep / SUV | €28 | Larger vehicle category for charged material. |
| Car and single axle trailer | €55 | For larger domestic loads with a single axle trailer. |
| Van / vehicle and double axle | €95 | Check before travelling; full large or commercial vans are not accepted. |
| Green waste 80L bag | €2 | Grass and hedge cuttings in household bag size. |
| Green waste 1m³ skip bag | €16 | Larger garden load; commercial green waste not accepted. |
| Household domestic waste 80L bag | €4 | General domestic waste bag charge. |
| Food waste kitchen caddy up to 10L | €2 | Small food-waste caddy disposal. |
| Food waste kitchen caddy up to 25L | €4 | Larger food-waste caddy disposal. |
Do not rely on memory: recycling centre charges can change. Screenshot or open the official current leaflet before you load a charged item.
Items Not Accepted at North Strand Recycling Centre
The official leaflet says some items are not accepted. This matters because bringing the wrong item can mean a wasted journey, a refusal at the gate, or unsafe handling for staff and other visitors.
No Polystyrene
Do not bring polystyrene unless the facility officially confirms a special route has changed.
No Tyres
Use a proper tyre disposal route. Do not leave tyres at the centre or outside the site.
No Oil tanks
Oil tanks need specialist handling and are not a normal household recycling-centre item.
No Petrol and diesel
Fuel is hazardous. Call the council or use a specialist route instead of turning up with it.
No Asbestos
Asbestos is dangerous and requires licensed specialist disposal. Do not bring it to this site.
No Commercial waste
Trade and business waste is not accepted at Dublin City Council household recycling facilities.
Safety rule: if you are not sure what something is, do not put it in your car and hope for the best. Call first, especially for chemicals, fuel, asbestos, gas cylinders or old building material.
What Are You Bringing? Use This North Strand Visit Helper
This helper turns the common “can I bring this?” searches into practical advice. It is not a replacement for staff guidance, but it can help you decide whether to call before travelling.
Choose your load type
Likely route: clean packaging recycling such as paper, cardboard, glass bottles, cans and plastic packaging may be accepted without a charge if that is all you are bringing.
Before you go: keep items clean, dry and separated so staff can direct you quickly.
North Strand Recycling Centre Checklist Before You Leave Home
Most bad visits happen because people arrive with mixed material, wrong items, a full commercial-looking van, no idea about charges, or a load that should have gone to a specialist route.
Separate the load at home
Keep cardboard, paper, glass, textiles, batteries, WEEE, oils, rubble, timber, green waste and bulky items separate. Do not make staff sort a mixed boot.
Check if your load is free or charged
Free packaging recycling is not the same as a mixed car load with furniture, green waste, rubble or general waste.
Call first for unusual items
Phone 01 836 4716 for anything heavy, hazardous-looking, bulky, restricted or likely to be refused.
Do not bring commercial waste
If you are clearing a rental, shop, office, building site or business premises, confirm the correct commercial disposal route instead.
Use on-site parking and follow staff instructions
The leaflet asks patrons not to park vehicles outside the centre when recycling. Use on-site parking and keep children under adult care.
Common North Strand Recycling Centre Questions Answered Properly
Instead of stuffing a page with repeated keywords, this section answers what Dublin residents usually mean when they search for North Strand opening hours, address, phone number, prices, WEEE drop-off, furniture disposal, mattress disposal and what items are accepted.
If you searched for opening hours
The key point is the Saturday 1pm close and Sunday/bank-holiday closure. Check before travelling during holidays.
If you searched for charges
Free drop-off depends on what you bring. Mixed loads, green waste, bulky waste and domestic bags may be charged.
If you searched for electrical recycling
WEEE and electrical items are listed as accepted, but call first for very large or unusual items.
North Strand Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map below is for directions to the general North Strand Recycling Centre location. Always follow local signs and staff instructions when you arrive.
Helpful official national video: waste prevention and recycling
This MyWaste Ireland video is useful for understanding recycling and waste-prevention habits before you use a civic amenity or recycling centre. It does not replace the North Strand leaflet for opening hours, charges or site restrictions.
FAQ: North Strand Recycling Centre 2026
Where is North Strand Recycling Centre?
North Strand Recycling Centre is at Shamrock Terrace, North Strand, Dublin 1.
What are the North Strand Recycling Centre opening hours?
The listed hours are Monday to Friday 10am–4pm and Saturday 10am–1pm. It is closed Sundays and bank holidays.
What is the North Strand Recycling Centre phone number?
The centre phone number is 01 836 4716. Dublin City Council customer service is 01 222 2222.
Is North Strand Recycling Centre free?
Some accepted materials are free when you bring only those materials, such as packaging recycling and WEEE. Charged items include bulky items, green waste, domestic waste bags and some mixed loads.
Can I bring electrical items and WEEE?
Yes, the official leaflet lists electronic and IT equipment, WEEE, brown goods, fridges/freezers and white goods among accepted materials. Call first for very large or unusual items.
Can I bring furniture or a mattress?
Bulky items such as furniture are listed as accepted with a charge. Mattresses are also listed with a maximum of 2 per load. Check the charge before travelling.
Can I bring green waste?
Green waste is listed as accepted with a charge: 80L bag €2 and 1m³ skip bag €16. Commercial green waste is not accepted.
Can I bring asbestos, tyres or petrol?
No. The official leaflet lists polystyrene, tyres, oil tanks, petrol and diesel, and asbestos under “No thank you.” Use a specialist disposal route for hazardous items.
Can a business use North Strand Recycling Centre?
No. Dublin City Council states its recycling facilities are for household waste items and commercial waste is not accepted. Full large or commercial vans may also be refused.
Should I call before going?
Yes, call 01 836 4716 if you are bringing anything unusual, charged, bulky, heavy, hazardous-looking, electrical or restricted.