​O'Neill Road Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

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Location & Address

O'Neill Road, Glengormley
Newtownabbey, County Antrim
BT36 6UQ

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Contact Information

Phone Number

028 9034 0056

Email Address

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

Tip Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 20:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 20:00
  • friday 09:00 - 20:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 20:00
  • sunday Closed

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 18:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 18:00
  • friday 09:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 09:00 - 18:00
  • sunday Closed

Holiday & Closures

12 July25 December26 December

Bank Holidays

Open as normal all other bank and public holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Plastic bottles
  • Plastic pots, tubs and trays
  • Food and drinks cans
  • Aerosols
  • Aluminium foil
  • Cartons
  • Textiles
  • Clean clothing and shoes
  • Bathroom suites
  • Batteries
  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Building materials
  • Car batteries
  • Carpet and rugs
  • Computers
  • Cooking oil and fats
  • Electrical items
  • Engine oil
  • Food waste
  • Furniture
  • Garden waste
  • Gas bottles
  • Hand and garden tools
  • Light bulbs
  • Mobile phones
  • Paint tins
  • White goods
  • Wood and timber

Rejected Items

  • Asbestos
  • Tyres
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial waste

Do you permit fridge disposal?

No, this location does not permit fridge disposal.

Can I bring a heavy mattress?

No, domestic mattresses are not accepted.

Do you handle sofa recycling?

Yes, you can dispose of household settees here.

What to know before visiting O'Neill Road Tip

1Getting to the Newtownabbey Facility

Situated closely to the Valley Leisure Centre in the Glengormley area, this disposal yard sits conveniently on O'Neill Road. Commuters should keep an eye out for the nearby roundabout junction, which feeds directly into the main entrance lane.

2Validating Your Neighbourhood Status

The borough strictly polices entry to ensure these amenities are reserved solely for legitimate taxpayers of the region. Be prepared to present a physical utility bill or your driving card to the marshals guarding the Waste Tip.

3Organising Entry for Substantial Vehicles

Arriving in a standard estate car is perfectly fine without notice, but navigating the gates in a hired transit or hauling a massive flatbed necessitates prior planning. Make sure to lock in a digital appointment on the council's web page to guarantee your admission.

4Maximising Efficiency and Personal Safety

Try to categorize your plastics, greens, and metals in your boot before you set off from home to streamline your visit. Once you are out of your car, it is vital to don robust shoes and stick rigidly to the designated walkways to avoid the heavy compactors moving around the Tip.

5Corporate Dumping is Completely Unauthorised

Operating a commercial venture? You must find an alternative, paid route for your leftover materials. Site managers at this Local Tip are instructed to thoroughly inspect suspected business hauls and will unceremoniously turn away independent tradesmen trying to dodge fees.

6Supporting the District's Upcycling Efforts

Rather than automatically chucking functioning kettles or solid wood tables into the crushers, assess if they could serve another family. Hand over decent quality items to the on-site charity containers so they can be resold to support local initiatives.

7Items Wholly Banned from the Premises

To maintain the safety of the municipal workers, severely unstable materials are blacklisted from the yard. Never bring along things like pressurised patio gas bottles, toxic farm chemicals, or any type of asbestos boards to this Rubbish Tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register before going?
No, booking a slot is not needed.
Does the site remain open on bank holidays?
Yes, we welcome visitors on public holidays.
Are transit vans allowed?
Yes, we allow access for vans and trailers.
Can I leave DIY rubble at this facility?
No, you cannot bring your DIY construction debris here.

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