​Bruslee Recycling Centre & Tip – Opening Times, Site Rules & Booking Information

Open today : 09:00 - 17:00

Your quick guide to Bruslee Recycling Centre in Ballyclare, covering everything from daily opening times to antrim and newtownabbey borough council policies on car bookings, check what items you can safely leave at this County Antrim rubbish tip.

Location & Address

Ballynure Road
Ballyclare, County Antrim
BT39 9LS

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Contact Information

Phone Number

028 9034 0056

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 20:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 20:00
  • friday 09:00 - 20:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 20:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 18:00
  • friday 09:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Holiday & Closures

12 July25 December26 December

Bank Holidays

Open as normal all other bank and public holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic pots, tubs and trays
  • Food and drinks cans
  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil
  • Cartons
  • Textiles
  • Clean clothing and shoes
  • Bathroom suites
  • Batteries
  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Building materials
  • Car batteries
  • Carpet and rugs
  • Computers
  • Cooking oil and fats
  • Electrical items
  • Engine oil
  • Food waste
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Hand and garden tools
  • Light bulbs
  • Mobile phones
  • Paint tins
  • White goods
  • Wood and timber

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Tyres
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial waste

Is refrigerator recycling offered here?

No, please do not bring fridges to this facility.

Will this facility accept my old mattress?

Unfortunately, mattresses are not permitted here.

Can I dump an old settee here?

Yes, this local tip accepts living room sofas.

Essential Visitor Guide for Bruslee Tip

1Navigating the A8 Corridor

Positioned right along the bustling A8 Belfast Road, this hub is a stone's throw from Ballyclare. The entrance lane is clearly marked, but be cautious of fast-moving commuter traffic when turning in.

2Proving Your Local Tax Status

To prevent neighboring districts from exhausting the borough's resources, marshals will request proof of your civic eligibility. A simple utility statement with your current address will satisfy this check at the Local Tip.

3Advance Notice for Flatbeds and Box Trucks

Dropping off bulky materials in a transit or a twin-axle carrier requires explicit prior authorization. You must reserve a designated time slot through the council's digital portal before setting out.

4Yard Vigilance and Load Prep

Treat the yard like an active construction zone. Sort your recyclables before leaving your driveway to reduce lingering, and strictly stick to the painted pedestrian pathways when moving between the disposal units.

5Strict Household-Only Enforcement

Corporate refuse is unequivocally outlawed. Plumbers, joiners, and other tradespeople are not permitted to use this taxpayer-funded amenity to offload their professional by-products.

6Donating to Community Causes

Don't hastily condemn perfectly good homewares to the crusher. Direct gently used furniture and working electronics to the on-site upcycling shed, which helps funnel these goods back into the local charity network.

7Vetoed Hazardous Elements

Highly reactive and unstable compounds cannot be processed safely at this depot. You must seek specialist removal for old car batteries, toxic solvents, and any fibrous insulation materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to schedule my visit?
No, advance appointments are not mandatory.
Can I drop rubbish off on a public holiday?
Yes, you are welcome to visit on bank holidays.
Are trailers accepted at this site?
Yes, we accept cars towing trailers.
Do you accept waste from home improvements?
No, we do not accept any standard household DIY waste.

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