Eglinton Recycling Centre
Benbow Estate, Eglinton, BT47 3DW
Eglinton Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Eglinton, run by Derry City and Strabane District Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:30am to 4:50pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30am to 4:50pm
- Thursday
- 9:30am to 4:50pm
- Friday
- 9:30am to 4:50pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am to 4:20pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Easter Monday
- Closed
- July 13th
- Closed
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Years Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Eglinton Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Standard cars do not require a booking. Vans may visit without a booking only during the first hour of operation, from 9:30am to 10:30am.
Who can use it?
Eglinton Recycling Centre is for residents of the Derry City and Strabane District Council area only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
Yes. Vans can use Eglinton Recycling Centre.
Vans are permitted to access the site without a booking during the first hour of opening, between 9:30am and 10:30am.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Engine Oil
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Commercial/Trade Waste
- Dead Animals
- Hazardous Clinical Waste
- Trade WasteTrade and commercial waste are not accepted.
- Tyres
- Un-rinsed Food ContainersFood containers that have not been rinsed are not accepted.
Site rules
- The main gates shut ten minutes before the official closing time.
Recycling centres near Eglinton Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathfoyle Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm; Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 1pm to 5pm |
| Stradreagh Recycling Centre | 4 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm; Sat 8am to 4pm; closed Sun |
| Glendermott Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Tue to Fri 9:30am to 4:50pm; Sat 9:30am to 4:20pm; closed Mon and Sun |
| Pennyburn Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm; Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 1pm to 5pm |
| Crosh Recycling Centre (Claudy) | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Sat 8am to 5pm; closed Sun |
| Claudy Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Tue to Fri 9:30am to 4:50pm; Sat 9:30am to 4:20pm; closed Mon and Sun |
Towns near Eglinton Recycling Centre
Eglinton Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Derry/Londonderry and Limavady.
Questions about Eglinton Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Eglinton Recycling Centre?
Eglinton Recycling Centre is open Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:50pm; Saturday, 9:30am to 4:20pm. It is closed on Monday and Sunday.
Is Eglinton Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Eglinton Recycling Centre closes on Easter Monday, July 13th, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
What can I take to Eglinton Recycling Centre?
Eglinton Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take Commercial/Trade waste, dead animals, hazardous clinical waste, trade waste, tyres and Un-rinsed food containers.
Where is Eglinton Recycling Centre?
Eglinton Recycling Centre is at Benbow Estate, Eglinton, BT47 3DW.
Who runs Eglinton Recycling Centre?
Eglinton Recycling Centre is run by Derry City and Strabane District Council.