Ballygowan Recycling Centre
Moss Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6JF
Ballygowan Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Ballygowan, run by Ards and North Down Borough Council. You need to book before you visit.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Friday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4:10pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Ballygowan Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Ards and North Down Borough Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
You must reserve a slot beforehand using the council website or the Bin-ovation app. Entry is not permitted without a valid booking reference.
Who can use it?
Ballygowan Recycling Centre is for residents of Ards and North Down Borough only.
- What to bring
- Photo ID and proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Ballygowan Recycling Centre.
All vehicles, including vans and trailers, must book a slot in advance.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
Taken with limits
- Oil TanksMust be drained completely and cut in half.
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Gas Bottles
- Large Loads of Rubble/SoilLarge quantities of soil or rubble are not accepted.
- Plasterboard
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
- Tyres
Site rules
- Households are limited to 15 visits per year across all council recycling centres.
- Gates usually close 10 to 15 minutes before the official closing time to allow for site clearance.
Recycling centres near Ballygowan Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comber Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| Carryduff Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 5pm; Tue and Thu 12pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
| North Road Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Newtownards Household Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| Ormeau Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 12pm to 5pm |
| Ballynahinch Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Ballygowan Recycling Centre
Ballygowan Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Saintfield, Comber, Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Killyleagh and Downpatrick.
Questions about Ballygowan Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Ballygowan Recycling Centre?
Ballygowan Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:40pm; Saturday, 8am to 4:10pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Ballygowan Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Ballygowan Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.
What can I take to Ballygowan Recycling Centre?
Ballygowan Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles, wood and oil tanks. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, gas bottles, large loads of Rubble/Soil, plasterboard, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Ballygowan Recycling Centre?
Ballygowan Recycling Centre is at Moss Road, Ballygowan, BT23 6JF.
Who runs Ballygowan Recycling Centre?
Ballygowan Recycling Centre is run by Ards and North Down Borough Council.