Kilkeel Recycling Centre

Booking: Book for vans and trailersVans: Van permit needed

Greencastle Pier Road, Kilkeel, BT34 4EE

Kilkeel Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Kilkeel, 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
9am to 3:45pm
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
Closed
Easter Tuesday
9am to 3:45pm
July 12th
Shorter hours, 9:30am to 3:45pm
July 13th
Shorter hours, 9:30am to 3:45pm

Do you need to book?

Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Kilkeel Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.

Standard cars do not need a booking. Vehicles exceeding 1.95 metres in height, such as horseboxes, large vans, or those with large trailers, must book 24 hours ahead.

Who can use it?

Kilkeel Recycling Centre is for residents of Newry, Mourne and Down only.

What to bring
Proof of address.

Can I take a van?

Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Kilkeel Recycling Centre.

Apply for a permit on the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).

Vans and large trailers might encounter access limitations or require a permit.

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
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Industrial/Tractor Tyres
  • Trade Waste

Charges

You are restricted to a maximum of 10 litres of paint or 25kg of rubble per visit.

Site rules

  • You must sort your waste into the correct skips before you arrive.

Recycling centres near Kilkeel Recycling Centre

CentreDistanceBookingUsual hours
Hilltown Recycling Centre8 milesVans and trailers bookMon and Wed to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Tue and Sun
Warrenpoint Recycling Centre10 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun
Newry Recycling Centre13 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun
Castlewellan Recycling Centre14 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun
Camlough Recycling Centre17 milesVans and trailers bookMon to Sat 9am to 3:45pm; closed Sun
Newry Road Recycling Centre21 milesNo booking neededMon to Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; closed Sun

Towns near Kilkeel Recycling Centre

Kilkeel Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Kilkeel, Warrenpoint, Newcastle and Castlewellan.

Questions about Kilkeel Recycling Centre

What are the opening times at Kilkeel Recycling Centre?

Kilkeel Recycling Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 3:45pm. It is closed on Sunday.

Is Kilkeel Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?

Kilkeel Recycling Centre closes on Easter Monday. On Easter Tuesday, it opens 9am to 3:45pm. On July 12th, it opens 9:30am to 3:45pm. On July 13th, it opens 9:30am to 3:45pm.

What can I take to Kilkeel Recycling Centre?

Kilkeel Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, engine oil, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, commercial waste, hazardous chemicals, Industrial/Tractor tyres and trade waste.

Where is Kilkeel Recycling Centre?

Kilkeel Recycling Centre is at Greencastle Pier Road, Kilkeel, BT34 4EE.

Who runs Kilkeel Recycling Centre?

Kilkeel Recycling Centre is run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.