Choose the Right Limerick Drop-Off Site Before You Load the Car
Limerick has three civic amenity centres for normal household recycling: Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West. Gortadroma is the separate route for black bags, bulky waste and several awkward items the civic amenity centres do not take.
Use this guide to check opening hours, last gate entry, charges, accepted items, not-accepted loads, maps, phone numbers and the practical sorting steps that stop a wasted journey.
Senior-friendly tip: write down the site, opening day, last entry and likely charge before leaving home.
Quick answer for Limerick residents
Use Mungret, Kilmallock or Newcastle West for sorted household recyclables. Use Gortadroma for black bag household waste, bulky waste, garden waste and several items the three civic amenity centres reject.
The biggest wasted trip is bringing general waste or a mixed bulky load to the wrong site. Choose by item first, then by distance.
Best “before you go” rule
Sort at home. Keep cardboard, glass, cans, textiles, electricals, batteries, oils, paint tins, green waste, bulky items and possible restricted items in separate groups.
For vans, trailers, mattresses, oils, paint, timber, plasterboard or black bags, phone first. That one call can save the full trip.
Full List of Limerick Recycling Centres and Waste Drop-Off Sites
If you searched for recycling centre Limerick, the right place depends on what is in your car. Mungret has the longest opening pattern, Kilmallock and Newcastle West are part-time, and Gortadroma is the route for black bag and bulky waste.
| Site | Address | Best for | Phone | Check before you go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mungret Civic Amenity Centre | Bunlicky, Mungret, Limerick | Main city-area recycling centre; longest opening pattern and Thursday/Friday late access. | 086 2053428 | Verify Mungret hours |
| Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre | Shannon Development Industrial Estate, Bruree Road, Kilmallock | South Limerick household recycling; open Tuesday and Saturday only. | 086 2053430 | Verify Kilmallock hours |
| Newcastle West Civic Amenity Centre | Station Road, Newcastle West | West Limerick household recycling; open Wednesday and Saturday only. | 086 2053427 | Verify Newcastle West hours |
| Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre | Gortadroma, Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick, V94 XY04 | Black bag waste, bulky waste, garden waste and several rejected items. | 069 82339 | Verify Gortadroma details |
Do not pick the nearest pin blindly. A bottle bank is not a staffed recycling centre, and a civic amenity centre is not always the right route for black bags, construction-style waste or bulky loads.
Limerick Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
Limerick’s revised 2026 hours give Mungret the longest access window, including late opening on Thursday and Friday. Kilmallock opens Tuesday and Saturday only, Newcastle West opens Wednesday and Saturday only, and Gortadroma opens Tuesday and Wednesday with a lunch closure.
| Site | Opening hours | Last entry / lunch note | Closed days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mungret | Monday–Wednesday 10am–5pm; Thursday–Friday 10am–8pm; Saturday 10am–5pm. | Last entry 4.45pm on 5pm days; 7.45pm on 8pm days. | Sunday closed; check Christmas and bank holidays. |
| Kilmallock | Tuesday and Saturday only, 9am–5pm. | Last entry 4.45pm. | Closed all other days; check Christmas and bank holidays. |
| Newcastle West | Wednesday and Saturday only, 10am–5pm. | Last entry 4.45pm. | Closed all other days; check Christmas and bank holidays. |
| Gortadroma | Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am–3pm. | Closed for lunch 1pm–1.30pm. | Closed Thursday–Monday. |
Practical timing: use Mungret on Thursday or Friday evening if working hours are difficult. Use Kilmallock or Newcastle West early in the day because each opens only two days a week. Do not arrive near last entry with a mixed bulky load.
Limerick Recycling Centre Charges: Cars, Trailers, Vans, Mattresses and Bulky Items
The main household gate charges for Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West are vehicle-based, with separate item charges for bulky goods such as mattresses, couches and carpets. Gortadroma has separate waste-disposal and recycling charges.
| Charge item | Price | Applies where? | Plain-English note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | €8 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Normal household car visit charge. |
| Car and trailer 6ft x 4ft | €18 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | For a car with a standard small trailer. |
| Light van | €18 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Ask first if the van looks commercial or the load is unusual. |
| Double axle trailer 8ft x 4ft | €32 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | For larger trailer loads; arrive early and sort well. |
| Single mattress incl. base | €18 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Keep separate from ordinary recyclables. |
| Double mattress incl. base | €24 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Mattresses are charged separately. |
| King / queen mattress incl. base | €30 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Phone first if bringing multiple bulky items. |
| Armchair / couches | Armchair €12; 2-seater €18; 3-seater €24 | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Bulky item charge. |
| Roll of carpet | €10 per room | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Do not mix with ordinary dry recyclables. |
| WEEE, domestic fridges, washing machines | Free | Mungret, Kilmallock, Newcastle West | Keep electrical items separate from mixed loads. |
Large quantity warning: oils, oil filters, paint tins, green waste, commercial-looking loads and repeated trips can trigger different handling or extra charges. If the boot is full of one item type, call first.
Choose the Right Limerick Recycling Centre Before You Load the Car
This helper turns the real question — “where do I bring this in Limerick?” — into a simple next step. It is not a price guarantee; official site staff and Limerick.ie remain the final check.
What are you bringing?
Likely route: use Mungret, Kilmallock or Newcastle West depending on which is closest and open.
Before you go: check hours, last entry and current gate fee on Limerick.ie.
What Limerick Civic Amenity Centres Accept
The three civic amenity centres accept many household recyclables and several free streams, but preparation matters. Dry cardboard, clean cans and separated material move faster than a mixed boot of bags.
| Item group | Accepted? | How to prepare it |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard and dry cardboard packing | Accepted | Keep dry and flatten boxes. Wet cardboard can slow sorting. |
| Glass bottles | Accepted | Empty bottles and use the correct glass area. Flat glass is different. |
| Food cans and drink cans | Accepted | Bring clean cans and keep them separate from food waste. |
| Plastic bottles and clean plastic bags | Accepted | Empty bottles and separate from general waste. |
| Paper, books, newspapers, magazines | Accepted | Keep dry. Remove food, oil or wet material. |
| Clothing and footwear | Accepted | Bag clean, reusable textiles separately. |
| Scrap metal | Accepted | Ask staff where to place mixed metals. |
| WEEE electricals, fridges, washing machines | Free | Ask staff before unloading large appliances. |
| Batteries and fluorescent tubes | Free / limits may apply | Keep batteries separate from other items. |
| Paint tins, waste oil and oil filters | Limits/charges may apply | Keep containers closed and upright. Call first for quantity loads. |
Unload faster: put cardboard, glass, WEEE, batteries, textiles, green waste and paid bulky items in different parts of the car. Staff can direct you faster when the load is already sorted.
Items Not Accepted at Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West
The official Limerick page lists several items as not accepted at the three civic amenity centres and directs residents to Gortadroma for many of these streams. This is the section that saves the most wasted journeys.
Check before bringing these
- General waste / household rubbish
- Treated timber, creosote timber or painted timber
- Plasterboard
- Household gas cylinders
- PVC window frames
- Insulation materials
- MDF
- Pillows, duvets and suitcases
- Fibreglass items
- Plastic baths and shower trays
What to do instead
Check Gortadroma first for black bag waste, bulky waste and listed waste/recycling streams. If the item is hazardous, leaking, very large or unusual, phone before travelling.
Do not leave items outside a closed centre or beside a bring bank. That can be treated as dumping.
Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre: When to Use It Instead
Gortadroma is the key Limerick route for black bag household waste, bulky waste and several items that Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West do not take. It has a short opening pattern, so plan carefully.
| Gortadroma item / service | Official listed detail | Practical visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Opening hours | Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am–3pm; lunch closure 1pm–1.30pm. | Do not arrive near lunch or closing time with a complicated load. |
| Black bag waste | Accepted as household waste. | Minimum car charge applies; other vehicles may be pay-by-weight. |
| Bulky waste | Mattresses, beds, sofas, chairs, tables, carpets, plastic toys, untreated timber and empty plastic drums/containers are listed. | Separate bulky items from recyclables before driving in. |
| Waste disposal charges | Minimum €24 per car; other vehicles pay by weight; €320 per tonne inclusive of VAT listed. | Phone first for larger or commercial-looking loads. |
| Recycling charges | €6 per car; €15 per car and trailer / light van listed. | Useful when you have recyclable streams plus awkward waste. |
| Garden waste | Hedge and tree clippings listed at €50 per tonne. | No soil. Keep green waste separate from black bags and bulky items. |
| Large WEEE | Washing machines, cookers and fridge/freezers listed free of charge. | Ask staff where to place appliances safely. |
Why Old Limerick Recycling PDFs Should Not Be Used as the Current Price Source
Older Limerick recycling PDFs and brochures still appear in search results. They are useful for understanding older item categories, but they show outdated opening hours and old prices. For 2026 charges and opening hours, use the live Limerick.ie civic amenity page and the 2026 revised-hours notice.
Use PDFs for item clues
Old PDFs help explain historic item categories such as WEEE, furniture, carpet and commercial-style charges.
Do not use old PDF fees
Old car and bulky-item prices may differ from the live 2026 page. Treat live council pages as the price source.
Call before edge cases
Paint, oil, timber, plasterboard, vans, trailers and commercial-looking loads deserve a phone check.
Checklist Before Visiting a Limerick Recycling Centre
This checklist is for older residents, carers, families and anyone doing a household clear-out. It keeps the visit simple and avoids loading the wrong items.
Pick the correct site
Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West are civic amenity recycling centres. Gortadroma is the separate route for black bag and bulky waste.
Check today’s opening hours
Hours differ by site. Kilmallock and Newcastle West are not open every weekday. Gortadroma has a lunch closure.
Check last gate entry
Do not work from closing time only. If last entry is 4.45pm, be at the gate before that.
Separate the boot at home
Cardboard, WEEE, glass, textiles, green waste, paid bulky waste and oils should not be in one mixed pile.
Bring payment and item details
Have a rough list of what you are bringing and check charges for cars, vans, trailers, mattresses, furniture and green waste.
Phone before awkward loads
Call first for vans, trailers, paint, oil, treated timber, plasterboard, bulky mixed loads, leaking containers or commercial-looking material.
Limerick Bring Banks Are Not Mini Recycling Centres
Bring banks are for the streams shown on the bank signage. Do not leave mattresses, black bags, furniture, paint, DIY waste, tyres or bulky items beside bring banks.
Local risk: if you pay someone to remove waste and it is later found illegally dumped, council guidance warns you can be responsible. Use authorised routes and keep proof.
Limerick Recycling Centre Map and Helpful Video
The map below uses Mungret Civic Amenity Centre because it is the main city-area site and has the broadest opening pattern. Use the full list above if Kilmallock, Newcastle West or Gortadroma is the correct site for your item.
Helpful video: Limerick recycling centre context
This South Regional Waste video is useful for the visitor intent: sort before travelling, use the correct drop-off area and avoid treating a civic amenity site like a general dumping area. No VideoObject schema is added because full video schema details were not verified.
Limerick Recycling Centre Contact Details
Use official contact routes for live questions, especially when bringing vans, trailers, bulky items, oil, paint, mattresses, black bag waste, large WEEE or uncertain material.
| Contact need | Use this | Prepare before contacting |
|---|---|---|
| General civic amenity query | 061 556000 or customerservices@limerick.ie | Site name, item list, vehicle type and planned visit day. |
| Mungret site question | 086 2053428 | Ask about evening hours, last entry and item acceptance. |
| Kilmallock site question | 086 2053430 | Ask before travelling because the site opens only Tuesday and Saturday. |
| Newcastle West site question | 086 2053427 | Ask before travelling because the site opens only Wednesday and Saturday. |
| Gortadroma black bag/bulky waste query | 069 82339 | Ask about black bags, bulky items, weight charges and lunch closure. |
| Litter or illegal dumping incident | 1800 201151 | Give exact location and details as requested by council guidance. |
FAQ: Limerick Recycling Centres, Hours and Charges
How many main recycling centres are in Limerick?
Limerick City and County Council lists three main Civic Amenity Centres: Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West. Gortadroma is a separate Waste & Recycling Centre for black bag waste, bulky waste and some items not accepted at the three civic amenity sites.
Where is Mungret Civic Amenity Centre?
Mungret Civic Amenity Centre is at Bunlicky, Mungret, Limerick. The official phone number listed on Limerick.ie is 086 2053428.
What are Mungret Recycling Centre opening hours?
Mungret opens Monday to Wednesday 10am–5pm, Thursday and Friday 10am–8pm, and Saturday 10am–5pm. Sunday is closed. Last entry is 4.45pm on 5pm days and 7.45pm on 8pm days.
What are Kilmallock Civic Amenity Centre opening hours?
Kilmallock opens Tuesday and Saturday only from 9am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.45pm. It is closed all other days and may change around bank holidays.
What are Newcastle West Civic Amenity Centre opening hours?
Newcastle West opens Wednesday and Saturday only from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.45pm. It is closed all other days and may change around bank holidays.
How much does a car cost at Limerick civic amenity centres?
The revised householder gate charge listed for a car is €8. A car plus 6ft x 4ft trailer is €18, and a light van is €18.
Can I bring black bag waste to Mungret, Kilmallock or Newcastle West?
No. General waste is listed as not accepted at those three civic amenity centres. Check Gortadroma for black bag household waste and bulky waste.
Where should I bring black bag waste or bulky waste in Limerick?
Use Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre after checking its hours and charges. It opens Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am to 3pm and closes for lunch from 1pm to 1.30pm.
Are WEEE electrical items free?
WEEE, domestic fridges and washing machines are listed as free at the civic amenity centres. Large WEEE is also listed as free at Gortadroma for examples such as washing machines, cookers and fridge/freezers.
Can I bring a van or trailer?
Yes, but phone first if the load looks commercial, bulky, mixed or unusual. Vans, trailers and larger loads can have different charges and may need staff direction.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
- Limerick Civic Amenity Centres official page
- 2026 revised opening-hours notice
- Gortadroma Waste & Recycling Centre official page
- Limerick litter and waste guidance
- MyWaste Ireland
- ERP electrical and battery recycling locator
- Recycling Near Me Ireland guide
- Civic Amenity Recycling Centre Ireland guide
- Recycling Guide Ireland
Final takeaway: use Mungret, Kilmallock or Newcastle West for normal sorted household recyclable material. Use Gortadroma for black bags, general waste and many bulky or not-accepted items. Always check official hours, last entry, bank holiday changes and current charges before loading the car.