Ballynahinch Recycling Centre
Magheraknock Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8TJ
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Ballynahinch, run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Easter Monday
- Closed
- Easter Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- July 13th
- Closed
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Ballynahinch Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Standard cars do not require a booking. However, vehicles taller than 1.95 metres, including large vans, horseboxes, or those with large trailers, must book a slot 24 hours in advance.
Who can use it?
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre is for residents of Newry, Mourne and Down only.
- What to bring
- ID and proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Ballynahinch Recycling Centre.
Vehicles over 1.95 metres in height, such as large vans, horseboxes, or those towing large trailers, must reserve a visit at least 24 hours before arriving.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Commercial Waste
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Industrial/Tractor Tyres
- Trade Waste
Charges
Fees apply for the disposal of non-household waste items.
Site rules
- Waste must be sorted before arrival to improve recycling.
- For safety reasons, children and pets are required to stay inside the vehicle.
Recycling centres near Ballynahinch Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carryduff Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 5pm; Tue and Thu 12pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
| Ballygowan Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| Dromore Recycling Centre, BT25 | 9 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon and Wed 8:30am to 4:45pm; Tue, Thu and Fri 8:30am to 7:30pm; Sat 8:30am to 3:45pm; closed Sun |
| Drumbeg Recycling Centre | 10 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 5pm; Tue and Thu 12pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
| Castlewellan Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
| Downpatrick Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Ballynahinch Recycling Centre
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Ballynahinch, Saintfield, Downpatrick, Killyleagh, Castlewellan and Newcastle.
Questions about Ballynahinch Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Ballynahinch Recycling Centre?
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Ballynahinch Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre closes on Easter Monday, July 13th and Christmas Day. On Easter Tuesday, it opens 9am to 5pm.
What can I take to Ballynahinch Recycling Centre?
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, commercial waste, hazardous chemicals, Industrial/Tractor tyres and trade waste.
Where is Ballynahinch Recycling Centre?
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre is at Magheraknock Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8TJ.
Who runs Ballynahinch Recycling Centre?
Ballynahinch Recycling Centre is run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.