Rathfriland Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking
Planning a trip to the tip in Rathfriland? Here are the essential details for Rathfriland Recycling Centre, including current opening hours, armagh city banbridge and craigavon borough council van permit requirements, and a helpful list of accepted and rejected items for this Co Down site.
Location & Address
Iveagh Park Road
Rathfriland, Co Down
BT34 5DZ
Contact Information
Phone Number
0330 056 1020Opening Hours
Summer Hours
1 April to 30 September
- monday 08:30 - 19:30
- tuesday 08:30 - 16:45
- wednesday 08:30 - 16:45
- thursday 08:30 - 16:45
- friday 08:30 - 16:45
- saturday 08:30 - 15:45
- sunday Closed
Winter Hours
1 October to 31 March
- monday 08:30 - 16:45
- tuesday 08:30 - 16:45
- wednesday 08:30 - 16:45
- thursday 08:30 - 16:45
- friday 08:30 - 16:45
- saturday 08:30 - 15:45
- sunday Closed
Holiday & Closures
Bank Holidays
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Accepted Items
Rejected Items
Can I bring kitchen appliances like a fridge?
No, domestic fridges are not accepted.
Can I dispose of a mattress here?
No, mattresses are excluded from our accepted items.
Do you process old settees?
Yes, we accept most types of living room settees.
What to know before visiting Rathfriland Tip
1Reaching the Newry Road Compound
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, this compound is conveniently positioned on the Newry Road. It is clearly marked and provides an essential drop-off point for residents in the southern stretch of the borough.
2Validating Your Local Credentials
Expect a friendly stop at the entrance where staff will ask to view a recent rates bill or photo card. This simple check is designed to confirm you pay taxes in this borough before you are allowed to unload.
3Arranging Access for Bulky Carriers
Planning a major garage clear-out using a rented tipper or a hooked carriage? Ensure you have processed the required exemption certificate online beforehand to avoid an immediate barrier refusal.
4Boot Organisation and Tarmac Rules
Separate your scrap metal from your garden foliage while packing your car to save time. Once at the Tip, drive at a snail's pace, avoid sandals, and never attempt to walk through the gates carrying bin bags from the street.
5Prohibition on Enterprise Debris
The site caters strictly to personal household rubbish. Anyone bringing rubble, shop fittings, or packaging generated from a paying contract will be told to leave immediately.
6Breathing Life into Old Items
Rather than smashing up that perfectly sturdy coffee table or boxing up readable novels for the crusher, ask the operatives where the community donation section is located to help local causes.
7Banned and Lethal Materials
You cannot dispose of volatile substances like industrial solvents, large LPG cylinders, or corrugated roofing containing asbestos here due to strict regional safety legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is reserving a time mandatory?
Do you operate on bank holidays?
Are twin-axle trailers permitted?
Can I drop off rubble from home improvements?
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