Hilltown Recycling Centre
Rostrevor Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XU
Hilltown Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Hilltown, 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 3:45pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9am to 3:45pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 3:45pm
- Friday
- 9am to 3:45pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 3:45pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Easter Monday
- Shorter hours, 9:30am to 3:45pm
- Easter Tuesday
- Closed
- July 13th
- Closed
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Hilltown Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Standard cars do not need an appointment. However, vehicles exceeding 1.95 metres, such as horseboxes, large vans, or those towing big trailers, require a booked slot one day ahead.
Who can use it?
Hilltown Recycling Centre is for residents of Newry, Mourne and Down only.
- What to bring
- ID.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Hilltown Recycling Centre.
Vehicles taller than 1.95 metres, including horseboxes, large vans, and those with substantial trailers, need to reserve a time slot at least one day 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
- Hazardous ChemicalsThis location does not take these.
- Industrial/Tractor Tyres
- Trade WasteCommercial refuse is prohibited.
Charges
Fees apply for non-domestic refuse. Each trip is restricted to a limit of 25kg for rubble and 10 litres for paint.
Site rules
- You must separate your refuse into the appropriate containers before arrival.
- Pets and children are required to stay inside the vehicle throughout the visit.
Recycling centres near Hilltown Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenpoint Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun |
| Newry Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun |
| Kilkeel Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun |
| Castlewellan Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
| Camlough Recycling Centre | 11 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun |
| Newry Road Recycling Centre | 12 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Hilltown Recycling Centre
Hilltown Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Rathfriland, Warrenpoint, Newry, Kilkeel, Castlewellan and Newcastle.
Questions about Hilltown Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Hilltown Recycling Centre?
Hilltown Recycling Centre is open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 9am to 3:45pm. It is closed on Tuesday and Sunday.
Is Hilltown Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Hilltown Recycling Centre closes on Easter Tuesday, July 13th and Christmas Day. On Easter Monday, it opens 9:30am to 3:45pm.
What can I take to Hilltown Recycling Centre?
Hilltown Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, hazardous chemicals, Industrial/Tractor tyres and trade waste.
Where is Hilltown Recycling Centre?
Hilltown Recycling Centre is at Rostrevor Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XU.
Who runs Hilltown Recycling Centre?
Hilltown Recycling Centre is run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.