Sort the Boot Before the Ramstown Barrier
Gorey Recycling Centre is the main staffed household recycling centre for the Gorey area, but it is not the right route for every waste item.
Use this guide to check the official hours, lunch closure, €2.50 entry rule, free WEEE exception, accepted materials, oil limits, bring-bank alternatives, Holmestown routes and map before you travel.
Check the live Wexford County Council page before travelling around bank holidays, bad weather, lunch closure or charge changes.
Quick answer for Gorey residents
Gorey Recycling Centre is at Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 KT35. The listed phone number is 053 9431001.
The normal hours are Tuesday to Friday 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm, Saturday 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–3pm. It is closed Monday, Sunday, bank holidays and for lunch from 12 to 1.
Do not bring the wrong load
Gorey is for listed household recyclable material, WEEE, batteries, oils and similar accepted streams. For general waste, paint, green garden waste, mattresses and bulky waste, check Holmestown instead.
Sort at home: keep glass, cans, cardboard, textiles, electricals, batteries, oils, printer cartridges and food waste separate before you reach the barrier.
Recycling Centres and Drop-Off Options for Gorey Residents
If you searched for “recycling centre Gorey”, you probably need one of four routes: the Ramstown recycling centre, a bring bank, WEEE electrical drop-off, or Holmestown for wider waste types.
| Option | Best for | Check before travelling |
|---|---|---|
| Gorey Recycling Centre, Ramstown | Normal sorted household recyclables, electrical goods, batteries, oils, printer cartridges, textiles and food waste. | Hours, lunch closure, €2.50 barrier charge and WEEE-only free-entry rule. |
| Wexford Recycling Centre, Holmestown | General waste, green garden waste, paint, mattresses, sofas, armchairs, carpet and bulky waste. | Item charges, paint limits, weighbridge rules and payment method. |
| Bring banks | Small local drop-off for items shown on that bank’s signage, often bottles/cans depending on the bank. | Never leave bags beside a full bank. |
| Enniscorthy or New Ross centres | Alternative Wexford household recycling centres if that route suits your journey. | Use the official Wexford page for current hours and location. |
Local Gorey tip: if you are coming from Courtown, Riverchapel, Ballycanew, Kilanerin, Craanford or a rural road, check the lunch closure before loading the car. A 12 noon arrival can turn into a wasted hour.
Gorey Recycling Centre Opening Hours, Lunch Closure and Saturday Timing
The official Wexford County Council page lists Gorey Recycling Centre as closed Monday, Sunday and bank holidays. On open days, it closes for lunch from 12 noon to 1pm.
| Day | Listed opening | Visitor advice |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Do not travel. Sort items at home or check bring-bank alternatives. |
| Tuesday | 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm | Good quieter weekday option if you avoid lunch closure. |
| Wednesday | 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm | Bring sorted recyclables and the barrier-entry charge if not WEEE-only. |
| Thursday | 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm | Best to check Holmestown first if your load is bulky or paint-related. |
| Friday | 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–4pm | Arrive with enough unloading time before 4pm closing. |
| Saturday | 8:15am–12 noon and 1pm–3pm | Shorter day. Avoid turning up late with a mixed boot. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave waste outside the gate or beside bring banks. |
| Bank holidays | Closed | Check Wexford County Council notices before a holiday weekend. |
Lunch-break warning: the centre closes from 12 noon to 1pm. If you arrive at 11:55am with unsorted items, you may not have enough time to unload correctly.
Gorey Recycling Centre Address, Eircode, GPS and Phone Number
The official address is Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 KT35. Wexford County Council lists GPS coordinates around 52.666191, -6.309831.
For Gorey town
Use the Ramstown / Gorey Business Park location. Avoid arriving close to lunch or Saturday closing time.
For nearby villages
Check hours before loading from Courtown, Riverchapel, Ballycanew, Kilanerin, Craanford or rural roads.
For wrong items
If you have bulky items, paint, green waste or general rubbish, check Holmestown before driving to Ramstown.
Gorey Recycling Centre Charges: €2.50 Barrier Entry and Free WEEE Exception
The current Wexford County Council Gorey page lists an entry charge of €2.50 via a barrier. It also says there is no entry charge when customers bring only waste electrical or electronic goods.
| Visit type | Charge/status | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Normal household recycling visit | €2.50 entry charge | Applies to a normal visit for listed recyclable materials. |
| Only WEEE electrical/electronic goods | No entry charge | Keep the visit WEEE-only if you want the free-entry exception to apply. |
| General waste, paint, bulky items or garden waste | Check Holmestown | These are not the standard Gorey recycling-centre trip. |
| Older leaflet showing €2 | Use live page first | The old PDF leaflet may show €2, but the current Gorey page lists €2.50. |
Barrier tip: keep the entry charge ready and keep WEEE-only visits separate. If you mix WEEE with ordinary recyclables, do not assume free entry applies.
Plan Your Gorey Recycling Centre Visit in 30 Seconds
Most wasted trips happen because people bring the wrong item to Ramstown or arrive during the lunch closure. Choose your load below before leaving home.
What are you bringing?
Likely rule: a normal household recyclable load uses the €2.50 entry charge.
Before you go: sort plastics, cardboard, glass, cans, paper, textiles, batteries and oils separately.
What You Can Bring to Gorey Recycling Centre
Gorey Recycling Centre accepts a defined list of household recyclable materials. Do not guess. If your item is not clearly listed, call the centre or check MyWaste before travelling.
| Item type | Status | How to prepare it |
|---|---|---|
| Loose dry mixed recyclables | Accepted | Includes plastics, tetra pak cartons, magazines, greeting cards, booklets and newspapers. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Accepted | Green, brown and clear glass are listed. Keep separate and clean where possible. |
| Drink cans and food cans | Accepted | Clean and sort cans by type where site signage instructs. |
| Cardboard | Accepted | Flatten boxes and keep them clean and dry. |
| Plastic bottles | Accepted | Drink and detergent bottle examples are listed. Empty bottles before bringing them. |
| Textiles | Accepted | Includes curtains, clothes, blankets, sheets and shoes. Keep clothing clean and shoes paired. |
| Fluorescent lights | Accepted with note | Spot bulbs are included, but pearl bulbs are not listed as accepted. |
| Printer cartridges | Accepted | Keep separate from ordinary mixed recyclables. |
| Christmas trees | Seasonal | Christmas time only. Check Wexford seasonal notices. |
Do not treat “recycling centre” as “everything accepted.” Gorey is for listed household recyclable material. If your load is mixed rubbish, bulky furniture, paint or garden waste, check Holmestown instead.
Electrical Goods, Batteries, Mobile Phones and Free WEEE-Only Entry
Gorey Recycling Centre accepts waste electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, mobile phones and related items. If your visit is only for WEEE electrical/electronic goods, Wexford County Council says no entry charge applies.
Electrical items listed
- TVs and screens.
- Fridges and freezers.
- Cookers and kettles.
- Other household electrical goods.
- Mobile phones, including batteries and chargers.
Battery items listed
- Household batteries.
- Car batteries.
- Electric fence batteries, maximum of 3.
- Keep batteries separate and safe during transport.
- Do not mix batteries into black bags or ordinary recycling.
Fire-risk reminder: batteries, vapes and rechargeable devices can cause fires if crushed in bins or trucks. Use proper battery and WEEE routes.
Cooking Oil, Engine Oil and Household Food Waste at Gorey Recycling Centre
The official Gorey accepted-material list includes waste cooking oil, waste engine oil and household food waste. These items need extra care because they can spill, smell or contaminate other recyclables if packed badly.
| Item | Rule to remember | Before leaving home |
|---|---|---|
| Waste cooking oil | Maximum 23 litres listed. | Use secure containers and avoid spills in the car or at the site. |
| Waste engine oil | Maximum 23 litres listed. | Do not mix with other liquids. Keep sealed and upright. |
| Household food waste | Listed as accepted. | Keep contained and separate from dry recycling. |
Strict check: if you have leaking containers, mixed liquids, chemical waste or a large quantity, call first. Do not arrive with an unsafe load and hope staff can take it.
Use Holmestown for General Waste, Bulky Items, Paint and Green Garden Waste
The biggest Gorey recycling mistake is bringing Holmestown-only style waste to Ramstown. Wexford County Council’s Holmestown page covers general waste, bulky waste, waste paint, mattresses, green garden waste and related charges.
| Waste type | Gorey Ramstown? | Better route | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal household recyclables | Yes | Gorey Recycling Centre | This is the standard Gorey-area public recycling visit. |
| General waste / refuse bags | Do not assume | Holmestown | Holmestown lists general-waste charges. |
| Mattresses, sofas, armchairs, carpet | Do not assume | Holmestown | Holmestown lists bulky-item charges. |
| Paint | Do not assume | Holmestown | Holmestown lists paint rules and maximum accepted amount. |
| Green garden waste | Do not assume | Holmestown | Holmestown lists green-waste charges. |
Rule before loading: if your item is dirty, bulky, wet, mixed, garden-related, paint-related or general rubbish, Gorey is probably not the right page to rely on. Check Holmestown first.
Gorey Bring Banks vs Gorey Recycling Centre
Bring banks are useful for simple items like glass bottles, cans and other materials listed at that specific bank. They are not staffed recycling centres, and they are not for random bags, boxes, electricals or paint unless the signage clearly says so.
Use a bring bank when
- You have simple bottle-bank or can-bank material.
- The bank signage clearly matches your item.
- You are not bringing bags of mixed waste.
- You can leave the area clean.
Use Gorey Recycling Centre when
- You have multiple sorted recyclable streams.
- You have WEEE electrical items, batteries or oils.
- You need a staffed site and clear receptacles.
- You want to avoid contaminating a bring-bank area.
Never leave items beside a bring bank. If the bank is full or your item does not fit, take it home and use the proper recycling centre, MyWaste route or another official drop-off point.
Senior-Friendly Checklist Before Visiting Gorey Recycling Centre
This checklist is for older residents, carers, families and anyone doing a simple household recycling run. The goal is to make the visit quick, safe and not stressful.
Check the opening day and lunch break
Monday, Sunday and bank holidays are closed. The centre also closes from 12 noon to 1pm on open days.
Bring the €2.50 entry charge
No entry charge applies only if your visit is WEEE electrical/electronic goods only.
Sort everything before loading
Separate cardboard, glass, cans, textiles, plastics, batteries, electricals, oils and food waste at home.
Keep children and pets safe
The Wexford leaflet says children must be supervised by an adult and pets must be kept in your car.
Ask staff if confused
Do not put items into the wrong receptacle. If unsure, ask a member of staff before unloading.
Gorey Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Recycling Video
The map is for directions to Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Y25 KT35. It does not replace official opening-hour checks, lunch closure or item-acceptance rules.
Map warning: do not leave waste outside gates, bring banks or nearby roads if the site is closed. Use another official route or bring the material home.
Helpful video: waste prevention and recycling context
This MyWaste Ireland video supports the same visitor intent: sort before you travel, avoid wrong items, and use the correct recycling route. It does not replace Wexford County Council’s official Gorey page.
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Common Gorey Recycling Centre Questions Answered Properly
Most visitors need practical answers, not a keyword list. This guide covers the real decisions: where the Gorey centre is, whether it is open today, lunch closure, €2.50 entry, free WEEE, accepted materials, bring banks and when Holmestown is the better route.
If you need opening hours
Check Tuesday–Saturday timing and remember Monday/Sunday closed, bank holidays closed and lunch closure from 12 noon to 1pm.
If you need charges
Use the €2.50 barrier entry rule and remember the WEEE-only free-entry exception before you travel.
If you need full list
Use Gorey for normal recyclables, bring banks for simple local drop-off, and Holmestown for wider waste types.
FAQ: Recycling Centre Gorey
Where is Gorey Recycling Centre?
Gorey Recycling Centre is at Gorey Business Park, Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 KT35.
What is the Gorey Recycling Centre phone number?
The official phone number listed for Gorey Recycling Centre is 053 9431001.
What are Gorey Recycling Centre opening hours?
It is open Tuesday to Friday from 8:15am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm, and Saturday from 8:15am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm. It is closed Monday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Is Gorey Recycling Centre open on Saturday?
Yes. The listed Saturday hours are 8:15am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm. It also closes for lunch from 12 noon to 1pm.
How much is Gorey Recycling Centre entry?
The current Wexford County Council Gorey page lists an entry charge of €2.50 via a barrier. No entry charge applies if you are bringing only WEEE electrical or electronic goods.
What can I bring to Gorey Recycling Centre?
Accepted materials include loose dry mixed recyclables, glass bottles and jars, drink cans, cardboard, plastics such as drink or detergent bottles, textiles, fluorescent lights, metals, batteries, electrical goods, mobile phones, printer cartridges, waste cooking oil, waste engine oil and household food waste.
Can I bring electrical goods for free?
If you are bringing only WEEE electrical or electronic goods such as TVs, fridges, freezers, cookers or kettles, Wexford County Council says no entry charge applies.
Can I bring paint, garden waste or bulky waste to Gorey?
Do not assume so. Use Holmestown for paint, green garden waste, bulky items and general waste charges, or call Wexford County Council before travelling.
Are bring banks the same as Gorey Recycling Centre?
No. Bring banks are local drop-off points for limited items such as those shown on the bank signage. Gorey Recycling Centre is a staffed household recycling centre with wider accepted-material options.
What is the best recycling centre near Gorey for general waste?
For general waste, bulky items, garden waste and paint, check Wexford Recycling Centre – Holmestown rather than assuming Gorey Recycling Centre accepts those items.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
- Official Wexford County Council Gorey Recycling Centre page
- Wexford recycling-centres information leaflet PDF
- Wexford recycling and waste disposal centres
- Wexford Recycling Centre – Holmestown
- Wexford bring bank locations
- MyWaste Gorey Recycling Centre listing
- MyWaste A-Z waste guide
- WEEE Ireland recycling locator
- Recycling Near Me Ireland guide
- Civic Amenity Recycling Centre Ireland guide
- Enniscorthy Recycling Centre guide
Final takeaway: for a normal Gorey recycling run, use Ramstown, check the lunch closure, bring the €2.50 barrier charge unless it is WEEE-only, and keep every material separated before you arrive.