North Road Recycling Centre
North Road, Newtownards, BT23 7GP
North Road Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Newtownards, run by Ards and North Down Borough Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to North Road Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
When you need one, book on the Ards and North Down Borough Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
A booked slot is mandatory for all vehicles, although some documentation suggests no booking is needed.
Who can use it?
North Road Recycling Centre is for residents of Newtownards and surrounding areas only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency and booking confirmation.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at North Road 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
- Gas BottlesGas cylinders are not accepted.
- Trade WasteCommercial waste is not permitted.
Site rules
- The site serves the Newtownards area and its surroundings.
Recycling centres near North Road Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownards Household Recycling Centre | 0.5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| Balloo Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:45pm; Sat and Sun 9am to 4:45pm |
| Comber Recycling Centre | 5 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| Holywood Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed, Fri and Sat 8am to 4:40pm; Sun 10am to 3:40pm; closed Thu |
| Millisle Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Booking required | Mon to Fri 8am to 4:40pm; Sat 8am to 4:10pm; closed Sun |
| Palmerston Road Recycling Centre | 7 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 12pm to 5pm |
Towns near North Road Recycling Centre
North Road Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Newtownards, Comber, Dundonald, Bangor, Ards and North Down and Donaghadee.
Questions about North Road Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at North Road Recycling Centre?
North Road Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm; Saturday, 9am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday.
Is North Road Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
North Road Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to North Road Recycling Centre?
North Road Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take gas bottles and trade waste.
Where is North Road Recycling Centre?
North Road Recycling Centre is at North Road, Newtownards, BT23 7GP.
Who runs North Road Recycling Centre?
North Road Recycling Centre is run by Ards and North Down Borough Council.