Plan Your City Bin Co Recycling Centre Visit Before You Load the Car
The City Bin Co. operates a public recycling and civic amenity centre in Oranmore, Co. Galway, with Eircode H91 EVW3. You do not need to be a City Bin Co household-bin customer to use the public drop-off facility.
Use this guide to check the correct address, opening hours, current 2026 charges, free disposal streams, bulky-waste options and items the site explicitly refuses.
Independent information guide — recyclingcentreireland.org does not operate The City Bin Co Recycling Centre. Current facility rules and prices are set by The City Bin Co.
Quick answer: opening hours
Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm, including lunchtime.
Saturday: 9am–1pm.
Sunday: Closed.
Bank Holidays: Closed.
The company’s current FAQ specifically says the centre remains open during lunch on weekdays.
Quick answer: address
The City Bin Co. Recycling Centre & Commercial Weighbridge
Oranmore
Co. Galway
H91 EVW3
Phone: 091 787800
Email: transferstation@citybin.com
The City Bin Co Recycling Centre Address in Oranmore
The public recycling centre is in Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91 EVW3. This is also the company’s commercial weighbridge location.
Do not confuse it with The City Bin Co’s separate Galway office at Oranmore Business Park, which uses Eircode H91 X4F5. For a recycling-centre visit, use H91 EVW3.
Recycling centre
Eircode: H91 EVW3
Purpose: public waste and recycling drop-off, bulky items and commercial weighbridge.
Contact before travelling
Phone: 091 787800
Recycling-centre email: transferstation@citybin.com
Use these details for an unusual material, large load or current acceptance question.
Navigation tip: entering H91 EVW3 in your map app is the clearest way to distinguish the recycling centre from The City Bin Co’s office address.
The City Bin Co Recycling Centre Opening Hours 2026
The Oranmore facility currently opens six days a week. Unlike some civic amenity sites with a midday closure, The City Bin Co specifically states that it remains open during lunch Monday to Friday.
| Day | Opening hours | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9am–5pm | Open during lunch. |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm | Open during lunch. |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm | Open during lunch. |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm | Open during lunch. |
| Friday | 9am–5pm | Open during lunch. |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm | Shorter four-hour opening window. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave waste outside the site. |
| Bank Holidays | Closed | Check for any special holiday notice before travelling. |
Saturday planning: Saturday closes at 1pm rather than 5pm. If you have a trailer, van, bulky items or material that may need weighing, leaving the trip until the end of the Saturday window creates unnecessary risk.
What Can You Drop Off Free at The City Bin Co Recycling Centre?
The City Bin Co’s current 2026 civic amenity information specifically identifies five material groups for free disposal.
Electrical equipment
Free
Household WEEE is accepted free. Current company guidance gives examples including washing machines, TVs, kettles, electronic tools, mobile phones and other household electrical items.
Household batteries & vapes
Free
The 2026 disposal list includes household batteries and vapes. Keep batteries separate rather than mixing them into an ordinary bag of waste.
Cooking oil & metal
Free
Waste cooking oil and metal are also listed for free disposal. Engine oil is treated differently and has a separate published charge.
WEEE is not the same as ordinary recycling: electrical equipment should be presented separately so it can enter the appropriate electrical-waste stream rather than being mixed into general or dry recycling.
The City Bin Co Recycling Centre Charges 2026
The company’s current civic amenity schedule says prices are valid from 1 January 2026. It publishes a €7 minimum charge for disposal, with prices including VAT at 13.5%.
Because the minimum charge can affect a small transaction, do not assume that the listed unit price of one low-cost item will necessarily be the amount you pay at the gate.
| Waste/load type | 2026 published price | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum disposal charge | €7 | Applies to disposal transactions under the published schedule. |
| 1 black bag | €5.50 | Remember the published €7 minimum transaction charge. |
| 1 recycling bag | €3 | Remember the minimum transaction charge. |
| 1 recycling + 1 black bag | €7 | Matches the minimum disposal charge. |
| Paint | €1.50 per litre | Keep cans secure and identifiable. |
| Single mattress | €24 | Bulky item. |
| Double mattress | €29 | Bulky item. |
| Boot load | €23 | Use the site assessment for the final applicable load category. |
| Car load | €33 | Separate recyclable and free items before arrival. |
| Waste engine oil — 5L | €3 | Different from free waste cooking oil. |
| Waste engine oil — 10L | €5 | Transport in a secure container. |
| Car / van tyre | €5 each | Price applies per tyre. |
Payment: the current 2026 facility information says to pay before disposal and lists cash, Laser and credit card as accepted methods. If you intend to use a different payment method, verify it with the site first.
Car & Trailer, Van, LGV and HGV Waste Prices
The facility is not limited to bags and cars. The City Bin Co states that visitors may arrive with a trailer, van or truck, with larger loads charged by weight and material type.
| Material | Published 2026 rate | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| General waste | €275 / tonne | Silage wrap and net included in this category. |
| Organic & green waste | €175 / tonne | Keep separate from general waste. |
| Mixed dry recycling | €170 / tonne | Larger weighed recycling loads. |
| Waste timber only | €150 / tonne | Timber pallets are included. |
| Rubble & soil only | €65 / tonne | Drywall and plasterboard are not treated as rubble. |
| Plasterboard only | €230 / tonne | Do not mix into the cheaper rubble stream. |
| PVC only | €100 / tonne | Separate stream. |
| Glass only | €100 / tonne | Large weighed glass loads. |
| Ceramic & tiles | €65 / tonne | Keep separate for correct weighing. |
Sort large loads before you travel. Mixing plasterboard into rubble or mixing recyclable material into general waste can move material into a different price category. For a large renovation or unusual mixed load, call 091 787800 before loading the vehicle.
Items The City Bin Co Recycling Centre Says It Does Not Accept
The 2026 civic amenity information explicitly identifies three prohibited material groups. Do not drive to Oranmore with these items expecting the site to take them.
Gas cylinders
Not accepted
Use an authorised cylinder supplier, take-back system or other approved disposal route.
Asbestos
Not accepted
Asbestos requires specialist handling and should not be mixed into rubble, construction waste or general waste.
Contaminated soils
Not accepted
Ordinary rubble/soil pricing does not mean contaminated soil can be deposited at the centre.
Unsure about an item? The operator specifically asks visitors with uncertain material to call 091 787800. A phone check is particularly worthwhile for hazardous, construction-related, chemical or unusually large loads.
How to Prepare for The City Bin Co Recycling Centre
A few minutes of sorting at home makes it easier to use the correct price category and keeps free disposal streams away from chargeable general waste.
Use the correct Eircode
Enter H91 EVW3 for the recycling centre. Do not accidentally navigate to the separate Galway office at H91 X4F5.
Separate free items first
Keep WEEE, household batteries, vapes, waste cooking oil and metal apart from your chargeable waste so they can enter the appropriate free stream.
Separate material by price stream
For trailers and vans, do not mix rubble, plasterboard, timber, glass, PVC, green waste and general waste if they need separate weighing or pricing.
Check prohibited material
Remove gas cylinders, asbestos and contaminated soil from the load. Contact the appropriate specialist route instead.
Check the short Saturday window
Saturday opening is 9am–1pm. Larger or complex loads are better planned with enough time for weighing, unloading and site instructions.
Heavy item? The operator’s current facility guidance says on-site help is available for heavy loads. If the item is exceptionally large or awkward, phone first rather than assuming staff can safely handle it.
The City Bin Co Oranmore Commercial Weighbridge
The Oranmore site also operates a vehicle weighbridge that is open to both public and business customers. The company describes it as NSAI approved for vehicles up to 60 tonnes.
The published uses include weighing for Motortax.ie, RSA, CVRT and VRT purposes. This weighbridge service is distinct from dropping off ordinary household recycling, so contact the operator if the vehicle weighing itself is your reason for visiting.
Weighbridge capacity
Vehicles up to 60 tonnes according to the current operator information.
Map to The City Bin Co Recycling Centre, Oranmore
For navigation, use the facility’s published Eircode H91 EVW3. A map pin confirms the route, but current opening hours, prices and item acceptance should still be checked directly when your load is unusual.
Oranmore, Co. Galway · H91 EVW3
The City Bin Co Recycling Centre FAQ
Where is The City Bin Co Recycling Centre?
The public recycling centre and commercial weighbridge is in Oranmore, Co. Galway. Its published Eircode is H91 EVW3.
What are The City Bin Co Recycling Centre opening hours?
The centre is normally open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, including lunchtime, and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. It is closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Do I need to be a City Bin Co customer to use the recycling centre?
No. The company states that the Oranmore recycling centre is open to the public. You do not need to have a City Bin Co household-bin account to use the public drop-off service.
What is The City Bin Co Recycling Centre Eircode?
The recycling centre Eircode is H91 EVW3. Do not confuse this with the company’s separate Galway office Eircode, H91 X4F5.
How much is a car load at The City Bin Co Recycling Centre?
The current 2026 civic amenity schedule lists a car load at €33 and a boot load at €23. The operator also publishes a minimum disposal charge of €7.
Can I bring a mattress?
Yes. The current 2026 price list includes mattresses. A single mattress is €24 and a double mattress is €29 under the published schedule.
Are electrical items free?
The company’s current civic amenity information lists household WEEE for free disposal. Household batteries, vapes, waste cooking oil and metal are also listed as free.
Does The City Bin Co Recycling Centre accept paint?
Yes. Paint cans are currently accepted, with the published 2026 price listed as €1.50 per litre.
Can I bring tyres?
The current price schedule lists waste car and van tyres at €5 each.
Does the centre accept asbestos?
No. The operator explicitly lists asbestos among the materials that must not be brought to the Oranmore recycling centre.
Can I bring gas cylinders?
No. Gas cylinders are currently listed as not accepted. Use an appropriate authorised cylinder return or specialist disposal route instead.
What phone number should I call before visiting?
The City Bin Co lists 091 787800 for the Oranmore recycling centre and asks visitors to call if they are unsure whether an item will be accepted.
Official Sources and Verification
The practical details in this guide were checked against current information published by The City Bin Co. Opening hours, prices and accepted waste streams can change, so use the operator’s live information for a final check when your trip involves an unusual or large load.
- The City Bin Co — Civic Amenity Site (Oranmore)
- The City Bin Co — current FAQ and 2026 civic amenity prices
- The City Bin Co — official contact, office and recycling-centre information
- The City Bin Co — Oranmore public recycling and WEEE information
Final item check: phone 091 787800 or email transferstation@citybin.com if the material is hazardous, unusual, very large or not clearly covered by the published list.
Before You Drive to Oranmore
Use Eircode H91 EVW3, separate free WEEE and other free streams from chargeable waste, and sort large trailer or van loads by material type. Remember that Saturday closes at 1pm and that gas cylinders, asbestos and contaminated soils are not accepted.
Independent information guide: recyclingcentreireland.org is not affiliated with or operated by The City Bin Co. The operator’s current prices, opening notices and on-site instructions take precedence if details change.