​Drumlough Recycling Centre (Rubbish Tip) Guide: Opening Hours, Booking & Rules

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Planning a trip to the tip in Hillsborough? Here are the essential details for Drumlough Recycling Centre, including current opening hours, lisburn and castlereagh city council van permit requirements, and a helpful list of accepted and rejected items for this Co Down site.

No Car Booking Needed
No Van Permit Needed
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Location & Address

Dromara Road
Hillsborough, Co Down
BT26 6QA

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Contact Information

Phone Number

028 9244 7300

Email Address

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 10:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 12:00 - 19:00
  • wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 12:00 - 19:00
  • friday 10:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 10:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 10:00 - 17:00
  • friday 10:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

13 July4th May 9.00am to 3.00pm25th May 9.00am to 3.00pm13th July Closed14th July 9.00am to 3.00pm31st August 9.00am to 3.00pm

Bank Holidays

09:00 - 15:00 on selected bank holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Aerosols
  • Batteries
  • Cardboard
  • Car Tyres
  • Electrical
  • Engine oil - Max 10L
  • Food Waste
  • Garden Waste
  • Gas canisters
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Hand Tools
  • Hardcore and rubble
  • Household and garden chemicals
  • Household metal packaging
  • Mattresses
  • Miscellaneous
  • Non-recyclable glass
  • Non-recyclable household waste
  • Non-recyclable paper
  • Non-recyclable plastics
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plastic pots, tubs, trays and bottles
  • Scrap metals
  • Textiles
  • Wood and timber

Rejected Items

  • Domestic heating oil tanks

Do you handle household fridge recycling?

No, we do not accept fridges for recycling.

Is it okay to bring a mattress to this tip?

Yes, you can bring your worn-out mattress here.

Is dropping off a sofa allowed?

Yes, dropping off an old settee is permitted.

What to know before visiting Drumlough Tip

1Traveling to the Dromara Road Facility

Nestled in the countryside south of Hillsborough, this rural amenity is easily accessible via the Dromara Road. It offers a crucial disposal lifeline for the surrounding farming communities and village dwellers.

2Address Verification Mandate

Council operatives are mandated to protect the municipal budget from out-of-bounds users. Carrying a physical driver’s card or a current broadband statement is the most efficient way to prove you belong to the correct catchment area.

3Securing Transport Clearances

Unplanned visits in commercial-style transport or vehicles pulling heavy axles will be rejected. You are strictly required to reserve a timeslot via the local authority portal to ensure your heavy-duty conveyance is permitted entry.

4Orderly Unloading and Attire

Packing your vehicular cargo methodically—keeping garden clippings separate from cardboard—dramatically cuts down your offloading time. Additionally, always don sturdy, flat footwear to navigate the concrete surroundings of the waste tip safely.

5Corporate Waste Exclusion

Any debris generated by profit-making activities is entirely unacceptable. The supervisors are highly trained to intercept and refuse entry to individuals suspected of offloading refuse from a paid job or enterprise.

6Second-Hand Donations and Toxic Bans

Before throwing everything into the crushers, check if your old furniture can be left in the salvage area. Conversely, environmental hazards including liquid paints, fibrous asbestos, and bottled propane are absolutely forbidden on the premises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is reserving a time mandatory?
No, you can just turn up on the day.
Is it open on bank holiday Mondays?
Yes, bank holidays are regular working days here.
Is van access allowed at this tip?
No, we cannot accommodate vans or trailers.
Do you accept DIY waste?
Yes, this facility accommodates home DIY waste.

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