​Guide to Banbridge Recycling Centre & Tip: Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

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Find everything you need to know about Banbridge Recycling Centre in Banbridge, whether you are looking for the latest opening times, van permit rules, or simply need to check if you must book your car before visiting this armagh city banbridge and craigavon borough council rubbish tip in Co Down, we have you covered.

No Car Booking Needed
No Van Permit Needed
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Location & Address

Scarva Road
Banbridge, Co Down
BT32 3QD

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0330 056 1020
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:30 - 19:30
  • tuesday 08:30 - 16:45
  • wednesday 08:30 - 19:30
  • thursday 08:30 - 16:45
  • friday 08:30 - 16:45
  • saturday 08:30 - 15:45
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:30 - 16:45
  • tuesday 08:30 - 16:45
  • wednesday 08:30 - 16:45
  • thursday 08:30 - 16:45
  • friday 08:30 - 16:45
  • saturday 08:30 - 15:45
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

6 April7 April4 May25 May

Bank Holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Aluminium foil
  • Batteries
  • Books
  • Cans
  • Cardboard boxes
  • CDs
  • Cooking oil
  • Dense plastic
  • Electrical goods
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Garden waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Metals
  • Mobile phones
  • Oil and oil filters
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer cartridges
  • Prescription Glasses
  • Textiles
  • TVs and computer monitors
  • White goods
  • Fridges and Freezers
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • plasterboard
  • asbestos
  • gas cylinders
  • fire extinguishers
  • chemicals
  • commercial fridges/freezers
  • tyres
  • low VOC paint
  • trade paint
  • wheelie bins

Is it okay to drop off a fridge?

No, we do not accept fridges for recycling.

Can I get rid of an old mattress at this site?

No, mattress drop-offs are not permitted.

Is a settee permitted at this location?

Yes, this waste centre processes old couches.

What to know before visiting Banbridge Tip

1Where to Head in Banbridge

Take the Scarva Road heading out of the main town centre. Keep an eye out for the commercial and industrial units on your right, where the civic amenity site is clearly signposted for easy access.

2Verifying Your Home Address

To get past the entry checkpoint smoothly, a piece of official mail matching your photographic ID is compulsory. This simple step ensures that only genuine ratepayers are utilizing the facilities.

3Rules for Over-Sized Motors

Planning to arrive in a commercial 4x4 or dragging a large utility attachment? You absolutely must arrange a specific vehicle permit in advance through the borough's official web pages.

4Efficient Sorting and Pace Limits

Keep your speed to an absolute crawl across the facility. To make your trip to this Local Tip seamless, split your scrap wood, electronics, and green trimmings into distinct piles before you pack the boot.

5Keeping It Strictly Domestic

Tradesmen trying to ditch plasterboard, shop fittings, or bulk landscaping green waste will face immediate refusal. The location strictly caters to everyday family refuse.

6Second-Hand Drop Off

Help the local circular economy by placing fully functional homewares and gently worn books into the salvage bays, ensuring they benefit community initiatives.

7Prohibited Loads

Industrial chemicals, unvented fuel tanks, and hazardous roofing materials containing asbestos are completely blacklisted here for the safety of everyone on the ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit the recycling centre without a booking?
No, a confirmed booking is not needed to enter.
Is the centre open on bank holidays?
Yes, bank holidays are included in our normal opening days.
Do you accept vehicles with trailers?
Yes, this location is accessible for vans and trailers.
Can I bring mixed DIY waste here?
No, old tiles, bricks, and DIY waste are not accepted.

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