Palmerston Road Recycling Centre
2-4 Palmerston Road, Belfast, BT4 1QA
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Belfast, run by Belfast City Council. Cars can visit without booking; vans and trailers need a booked slot.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 12pm to 5pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Easter Monday
- Closed
- Easter Tuesday
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- July 12th/13th
- Closed
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
Do you need to book?
Only for a van or trailer. Cars can visit Palmerston Road Recycling Centre without booking, but vans and trailers need a booked slot.
Vans and large trailers must book an appointment online, but standard cars can visit without a booking.
Who can use it?
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre is for residents of Belfast only.
- What to bring
- Photographic ID and proof of address.
Can I take a van?
Yes, if you book. Vans and trailers need a booked slot at Palmerston Road Recycling Centre.
Vans and trailers must book a slot online before visiting.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Commercial Waste
- Gas Cylinders
- Liquid Chemicals
- Tyres
Site rules
- Visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes before the site closes.
- Pedestrians are not allowed on site.
Recycling centres near Palmerston Road Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormeau Recycling Centre | 2 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 | 3 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 12pm to 5pm |
| Holywood Recycling Centre | 3 miles | Booking required | Mon to Wed, Fri and Sat 8am to 4:40pm; Sun 10am to 3:40pm; closed Thu |
| Blackstaff Way 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 | 5 miles | Vans and trailers book | Mon to Sat 9am to 6pm; closed Sun |
| Carryduff Recycling Centre | 6 miles | No booking needed | Mon, Wed and Fri 10am to 5pm; Tue and Thu 12pm to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; closed Sun |
Towns near Palmerston Road Recycling Centre
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Belfast City, Belfast, Belfast City District, Dundonald, Holywood, Newtownabbey, Comber and Carrickfergus.
Questions about Palmerston Road Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Palmerston Road Recycling Centre?
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm; Saturday, 9am to 5pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm.
Is Palmerston Road Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre closes on Easter Monday, July 12th/13th, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Easter Tuesday, it opens 8:30am to 5:30pm.
What can I take to Palmerston Road Recycling Centre?
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take asbestos, commercial waste, gas cylinders, liquid chemicals and tyres.
Where is Palmerston Road Recycling Centre?
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre is at 2-4 Palmerston Road, Belfast, BT4 1QA.
Who runs Palmerston Road Recycling Centre?
Palmerston Road Recycling Centre is run by Belfast City Council.