Killen Recycling Centre – Local Tip: Opening Times, Rules & Booking
Your quick guide to Killen Recycling Centre in Killen, Castlederg, covering everything from daily opening times to derry city and strabane district council policies on car bookings, check what items you can safely leave at this County Tyrone rubbish tip.
Location & Address
Scraghy Rd
Killen, Castlederg, County Tyrone
BT81 7SG
Contact Information
Phone Number
028 7137 6590Email Address
[email protected]Opening Times
Summer Hours
30 March to 30 September
- monday Closed
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday Closed
- friday Closed
- saturday Closed
- sunday Closed
Winter Hours
1 October to 29 March
- monday Closed
- tuesday Closed
- wednesday Closed
- thursday Closed
- friday Closed
- saturday Closed
- sunday Closed
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
Subject to changes depending on council schedule. Check site for details.
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Are refrigerators accepted?
No, dropping off domestic fridges is not possible.
Is dropping off a mattress permitted?
No, this waste centre does not allow mattress drop-offs.
Can I leave my old sofa at this facility?
Yes, sofas are on our list of accepted items.
What to know before visiting Killen Tip
1Getting to the Rural Collection Point
Positioned neatly to serve the rural communities outside Castlederg, this drop-off zone sits on the periphery of Killen village. The approach is well-marked, providing a vital service for households in the surrounding western countryside.
2Resident Identification Checks
The gatekeepers are obligated to confirm your municipal eligibility upon arrival. Slapping a recent water bill or your current driving credential on the dashboard will guarantee you breeze right through the checkpoint.
3Clearance for Oversized Rides
Those utilizing anything larger than a standard family estate car, such as a hired box lorry or large trailer, cannot simply show up. A digital permission mandate must be secured through the council portal to avoid an immediate U-turn.
4Safeguarding and Sorting Advice
For your own wellbeing, never wear sandals or thin-soled plimsolls when handling heavy bags or timber. It is also strongly advised to separate your metals, paper, and garden clippings before you ever reach the waste tip to ensure a rapid turnaround.
5Rejection of Business Materials
Any junk stemming from a paid occupation is strictly outlawed here. Whether you are an independent plumber or running a landscaping business, your commercial refuse belongs at a paid weighbridge, not these public skips.
6Prohibited Toxins and Salvage Options
Repurposing is encouraged, so keep an eye out for spaces dedicated to salvageable homewares. Conversely, highly reactive substances, including industrial solvents, propane tanks, and hazardous fibrous materials, will be outright refused by the attendants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to schedule my visit?
Are normal opening hours applied on bank holidays?
Do you permit trailers here?
Can I leave DIY rubble at this facility?
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