Household Recycling Centres

There are 10 Household Recycling Centres located throughout the district.

Centre users must sort their waste for recycling. Users will not be allowed to dispose of recyclable waste in the general waste stream.

Where Is Your Local Household Recycling Centre (HRC)?

Ballykine HRC, Ballynahinch.

Bann Road HRC, Castlewellan. Telephone: 028 4377 2891

Camlough HRC, Quarter Road, Camlough. Telephone: 028 3083 7352

Cloonagh Road HRC, Downpatrick. Telephone: 079 7015 1266 (Temporary Number)

Crossmaglen, Newry Road, Crossmaglen. Telephone: 028 3086 0777

Hilltown HRC, Rostrevor Road, Hilltown. Telephone: 028 4063 8408

Kilkeel HRC, Ballymageogh Road, Kilkeel. Telephone: 028 4176 9485

Newry HRC, Chapel Road, Newry. Telephone: 028 3083 3699

Newtownhamilton HRC, Newry Road, Newtownhamilton. Telephone: 028 3087 8014

Warrenpoint HRC, Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint. Telephone: 028 4175 2952

Opening Times (Please allow sufficient time for disposal)

Late Opening: Summer Hours (1 April – 30 September)

Opening Times – Ballykine, Ballynahinch and Bann Road, Castlewellan HRC’s

Opening Times – Cloonagh Road, Downpatrick HRC

What Can I Recycle At My Local HRC?

Householders with car, small van / small trailer loads of fully sorted household waste for recycling will have free access to all sites.

Household waste is typically:

• The waste that you would normally put into your wheelie bin at home.
• Green waste from your garden.
• Items you would take with you when you move house. For example, you would not take the kitchen cabinets, doors, bathroom suites, etc. with you when you move house.

Site users must sort their waste for recycling. Users will not be allowed to dispose of recyclable waste in the general waste stream.

Large household items eg furniture is accepted - 3 items per day.

For health and safety reasons wheelie bins will not be permitted at the centre.

The following materials can be recycled at the HRC’s:

General Materials

Electrical Goods

Car Materials

Restricted Materials*

Restricted Amounts**

*Only available at specific sites:

• Plasterboard recycling only available at Kilkeel HRC and charges apply. (Maximum 6 sheets)
• Household paint is only allowed at Kilkeel, Camlough, Newry, Warrenpoint, Castlewellan and Ballynahinch HRCs.
• Tyres are only allowed at Kilkeel and Camlough HRCs. (Charges will apply)

**Limited amounts allowed per visit per day

• Cooking and engine oil restricted to 25 litres per visit per day
• Household paint restricted to 10 litres per visit per day.
• Gas Bottles should be taken to an approved gas appliance dealer.

The Council will accept commercial waste at the Kilkeel and Camlough sites ONLY. A charge will apply.

Council will not accept commercial waste at any other site.  Commercial site users must sort their waste for recycling.  Users will not be allowed to dispose of recyclable waste in the general waste stream.  A maximum of six bags of fully sorted recyclable waste can be disposed daily.

Contact Details

If you need any further information, please contact:

Waste Department Customer Services Section
Telephone: 0300 013 2233
Email: info@nmandd.org