​Hilltown Recycling Centre (Waste Tip): Booking Rules & Opening Times

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Planning a trip to the tip in Hilltown? Here are the essential details for Hilltown Recycling Centre, including current opening hours, newry mourne and down district council van permit requirements, and a helpful list of accepted and rejected items for this County Down site.

Location & Address

Rostrevor Road
Hilltown, County Down
BT34 5UY

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0330 137 4542

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required No
Height Barrier1.95m

Opening Hours

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 15:45
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 15:45
  • thursday 09:00 - 15:45
  • friday 09:00 - 15:45
  • saturday 09:00 - 15:45
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 15:45
  • tuesday Closed
  • wednesday 09:00 - 15:45
  • thursday 09:00 - 15:45
  • friday 09:00 - 15:45
  • saturday 09:00 - 15:45
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

Bank Holidays

All Household Recycling Centres will be open as normal on Monday 25 May

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Accepted Items

  • separated recyclable materials
  • wood
  • glass
  • metal
  • cardboard/papers
  • plastics
  • fluorescent tubes
  • Small electrical items
  • waste oil / cooking oil / used motor oil
  • Batteries
  • Bicycles for reuse
  • Garden/green waste
  • Construction/DIY materials
  • rubble
  • paint
  • Wooden doors
  • Bulky items
  • Mattresses
  • Bed frame/base
  • Furniture
  • Large electrical items
  • Domestic bathroom suite for homeowner
  • Kitchen units

Rejected Items

  • Agricultural wastes
  • fence batteries
  • Boilers, oil or gas tanks
  • Commercial bagged waste
  • Commercial electrical equipment or appliances
  • Construction and demolition wastes
  • Large car parts
  • Tyres
  • Paint/Waste oils from commercial sources
  • Waste in wheeled bins
  • soil and stones
  • powdered plaster
  • gypsum products
  • hazardous wastes

Can I drop a fridge off at this location?

No, bringing a fridge is not allowed.

Do you take unwanted mattresses?

Yes, feel free to bring your mattress down.

Do you accept sofas?

Yes, there is a designated skip for sofa disposal.

What to know before visiting Hilltown Tip

1Confirming District Residency

Be ready to prove your home falls within the council territory; a quick inspection of a digital energy statement or paper correspondence ensures your entry is approved.

2Mourne Mountain Approach

Found along the Rostrevor Road, this remote local tip provides an essential waste drop-off point for surrounding agricultural townlands right below the peaks.

3Prohibition of Trade Matter

Private builders, landscape professionals, and commercial businesses cannot offload debris here. The facility is heavily monitored to deter industrial misuse.

4High-Capacity Vehicle Clearances

Hauling your goods in an oversized box van or via a heavy-duty twin-axle trailer requires pre-registering your arrival time on the local authority's web portal.

5Smart Vehicular Arrangement

Stack your junk sequentially, keeping cardboard and electronic goods on top so they can be distributed first without disrupting the rest of your cargo.

6Site Hazard Prevention

Heavy-duty footwear is required to prevent stepping on stray metal debris. Always look twice before backing into open bays and keep your hazard lights active.

7Prohibited Volatile Materials

Pressurized gas cylinders, liquid fuels, and severe carcinogens are entirely excluded from the accepted items registry due to severe operating hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone just arrive at the tip?
No, you can just show up with your waste.
Are bank holiday Mondays open as usual?
Yes, we are open on bank holidays.
Are commercial vans permitted?
Yes, you can use a trailer to bring your recycling.
Do you accept waste from home improvements?
Yes, this waste centre takes DIY rubbish.

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