Holywood Recycling Centre
Sullivan Place, Holywood, BT18 9JF
Holywood Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Holywood, 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
- Closed
- Friday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 4:40pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 3:40pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Holywood Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Ards and North Down Borough Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every vehicle requires a pre-booked slot, which you can secure via the council app or online portal. Walk-in visits are not allowed.
Who can use it?
Holywood Recycling Centre is for residents of Ards and North Down Borough only.
- What to bring
- ID or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Holywood Recycling Centre.
Vans must book a slot, as every vehicle needs a booking.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Clinical Waste
- Gas Bottles
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
- Un-cut Oil Tanks
Site rules
- The site gates shut 10 to 15 minutes prior to the official closing time.
- Pedestrian access trials occur between 8am and 9am on certain days.
Recycling centres near Holywood Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston Road Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 12pm to 5pm |
| Alexandra Park Avenue Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 12pm to 5pm |
| O'Neill Road Recycling Centre | 4 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 6pm; closed Sun |
| Ormeau Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 12pm to 5pm |
| Newtownards Household Recycling Centre | 6 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| North Road Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking varies | Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Holywood Recycling Centre
Holywood Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Holywood, Dundonald, Belfast City, Newtownabbey, Belfast, Belfast City District, Carrickfergus, Newtownards, Bangor, Ards and North Down, Ballyclare and Larne.
Questions about Holywood Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Holywood Recycling Centre?
Holywood Recycling Centre is open Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8am to 4:40pm; Sunday, 10am to 3:40pm. It is closed on Thursday.
Is Holywood Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Holywood Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day.
What can I take to Holywood Recycling Centre?
Holywood Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, clinical waste, gas bottles, trade waste, tyres and Un-cut oil tanks.
Where is Holywood Recycling Centre?
Holywood Recycling Centre is at Sullivan Place, Holywood, BT18 9JF.
Who runs Holywood Recycling Centre?
Holywood Recycling Centre is run by Ards and North Down Borough Council.