Castlewellan Recycling Centre
Bann Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AJ
Castlewellan Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Castlewellan, 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 Castlewellan Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Standard cars do not need an appointment. Vehicles taller than 1.95 metres, including large vans, horseboxes, or those with big trailers, must reserve a slot one day beforehand.
Who can use it?
Castlewellan Recycling Centre is for residents of Newry, Mourne and Down only.
- What to bring
- Proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Castlewellan Recycling Centre.
If your vehicle, such as a van, horsebox, or one towing a large trailer, exceeds 1.95 metres in height, you are required to reserve a visit time.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Commercial Waste
- Explosives/Flares
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Industrial/Tractor Tyres
- Trade Waste
Charges
Fees are applicable for waste that is not classified as household rubbish.
Site rules
- Waste must be sorted before arrival to improve recycling.
- For safety, pets and children are required to stay inside the vehicle.
Recycling centres near Castlewellan Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltown Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon and Wed to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Tue and Sun |
| Ballynahinch 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 |
| Dromore Recycling Centre, BT25 | 13 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 |
| Kilkeel Recycling Centre | 14 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun |
| Newry Road Recycling Centre | 14 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Castlewellan Recycling Centre
Castlewellan Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Castlewellan, Newcastle, Rathfriland, Ballynahinch, Downpatrick and Kilkeel.
Questions about Castlewellan Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Castlewellan Recycling Centre?
Castlewellan Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Castlewellan Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Castlewellan Recycling Centre closes on Easter Monday, July 13th and Christmas Day. On Easter Tuesday, it opens 9am to 5pm.
What can I take to Castlewellan Recycling Centre?
Castlewellan Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, commercial waste, Explosives/Flares, hazardous chemicals, Industrial/Tractor tyres and trade waste.
Where is Castlewellan Recycling Centre?
Castlewellan Recycling Centre is at Bann Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AJ.
Who runs Castlewellan Recycling Centre?
Castlewellan Recycling Centre is run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.