Holywood Recycling Centre – Waste Tip: Opening Hours, Booking Rules & Info
Sort your household waste properly by knowing exactly what is accepted and rejected at Holywood Recycling Centre, before visiting this Holywood rubbish tip, verify the ards and north down borough council opening times and see if an advance car booking is required in Co Down.
Location & Address
Sullivan Place
Holywood, Co Down
BT18 9JF
Contact Information
Phone Number
0300 013 3333Email Address
[email protected]Tip Opening Times
Summer Hours
1 April to 30 September
- monday 08:00 - 16:45
- tuesday 08:00 - 16:45
- wednesday 08:00 - 16:45
- thursday Closed
- friday 08:00 - 16:45
- saturday 08:00 - 16:45
- sunday 10:00 - 15:45
Winter Hours
1 October to 31 March
- monday 08:00 - 16:45
- tuesday 08:00 - 16:45
- wednesday 08:00 - 16:45
- thursday Closed
- friday 08:00 - 16:45
- saturday 08:00 - 16:45
- sunday 10:00 - 15:45
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Will this facility take my fridge?
No, this site is unable to accept your refrigerator.
Do you take all types of mattresses?
No, we are unable to take old mattresses.
Will they accept a couch at this site?
Yes, this site will let you drop off a settee.
What to know before visiting Holywood Tip
1Getting to the Belfast Road Centre
Positioned conveniently off the busy A2 dual carriageway, this recycling hub sits near the popular Seapark recreation area. Approach carefully, as the turn-off from the main arterial route can creep up on you.
2Mandatory Pass and Residency Checks
Gatekeepers operate a strict entry policy where you must show an active reservation number. Coupling this with valid local identification ensures the grounds remain exclusive to taxpayers of the immediate district.
3Authorising Vans and Trailers
Those utilising larger commercial-style motors or towing attachments for their domestic clear-outs must ensure their exact registration and vehicle type are correctly logged when reserving their visit.
4Organising Your Boot and Ground Safety
With the recent pedestrian access trial concluded, all users must arrive by motorized transport. Protect yourself by wearing thick-soled boots, drive extremely cautiously, and arrange your glass and garden clippings before leaving the house to avoid delays.
5Business Refuse Is Strictly Forbidden
Contractors looking to discard industrial materials will find no joy here. The council vehemently protects this Rubbish Tip from commercial abuse to save on landfill taxation costs.
6Upcycling and Charity Donations
Do you have fully functioning homewares? Hand them over to the site's reuse initiative, ensuring less perfectly acceptable stuff gets needlessly buried in the ground.
7Banned Substances and Unsafe Junk
Certain highly hazardous goods fall completely outside the remit of this location. Expect to be turned around if you arrive carrying asbestos, explosive gasses, or intact oil reservoirs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is advance booking required for this centre?
Is there access to the tip on bank holidays?
Can I bring a hired van to the tip?
Can I drop off timber from a DIY job?
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