​Magherafelt Recycling Centre & Tip Opening Times, Rules & Booking Info

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Find the exact opening times and entry requirements for Magherafelt Recycling Centre in Magherafelt, whether you are arriving in a car or need a van permit, check this mid ulster district council guide to see accepted items and site rules at your local County Londonderry rubbish tip.

No Car Booking Needed
No Van Permit Needed
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Location & Address

Ballyronan Road
Magherafelt, County Londonderry
BT45 6EN

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Contact Information

Phone Number

03000132132

Email Address

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 08:30 - 17:30
  • tuesday 08:30 - 19:30
  • wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
  • thursday 08:30 - 19:30
  • friday 08:30 - 17:30
  • saturday 08:30 - 17:30
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 08:30 - 17:30
  • tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
  • wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
  • thursday 08:30 - 17:30
  • friday 08:30 - 17:30
  • saturday 08:30 - 17:30
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

Christmas DayBoxing DayNew Years Day

Bank Holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Mixed glass bottles and jars
  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Mixed cans
  • Hard plastics
  • Inkjet Cartridges
  • Green Waste
  • Wood
  • Large domestic appliance
  • Small domestic appliance
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • TVs and Monitors
  • Fridges and Freezers
  • Scrap Metal
  • Mixed textiles and clothes
  • Automotive batteries
  • Household batteries
  • Cooking oil
  • Household plastic packaging
  • Plastic Bottles
  • Engine oil
  • Rubble/hardcore
  • Plasterboard
  • Paint
  • Flat Glass
  • Aerosols
  • Bikes

Rejected Items

    Can I leave a household fridge?

    Unfortunately, we cannot accept your old fridge.

    Can a mattress be dropped off at this site?

    No, you cannot dump an old mattress at this location.

    Can I bring a standard sofa?

    Yes, old sofas are accepted for recycling.

    What to know before visiting Magherafelt Tip

    1Validating Your Home Address

    To prevent out-of-bounds dumping, you have got to present a physical council tax statement or your photographic license to the gateman upon arrival.

    2Approaching the Site

    Tucked just off the busy Ballyronan Road, this local tip is a quick detour from the main bypass and a short distance from the Meadowlane shopping area.

    3Commercial Embargo

    Professional waste carriers and retail shop owners are entirely barred. This setup exists purely for domestic, everyday household refuse.

    4Securing a Large Vehicle Slot

    Planning a trip with an extended wheelbase van or a double-hitched trailer? You absolutely must arrange digital clearance through the authority website prior to showing up.

    5Trunk Management

    Do not just chuck everything in haphazardly. Stowing your plastics, metals, and green trimmings in distinct zones of your car makes the unloading phase exponentially faster.

    6Compound Precautions

    Slips and trips are easily avoided by wearing heavy-duty trainers. Remember to adhere to the designated footpaths and strictly observe the 5mph speed cap.

    7Toxic and Hazardous Bans

    Flammable items like propane tanks, alongside dangerous roofing materials such as asbestos, will be swiftly rejected due to strict health and safety handling regulations.

    8Contributing to the Circular Economy

    Have a look around for the charity containers where intact furniture and functioning appliances can be spared from the crusher and gifted to those in need.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are appointments needed here?
    No, you can just turn up.
    Are you open over the bank holiday weekend?
    Yes, you can drop your items off on a bank holiday.
    Can I bring a large trailer to the site?
    Yes, vans and cars with trailers are both allowed.
    Can I dump home DIY waste here?
    Yes, broken tiles and plaster from DIY are accepted.

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