​Rathfriland Recycling Centre: Rubbish Tip Opening Hours, Rules & Booking

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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.

No Car Booking Needed
No Van Permit Needed
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Location & Address

Iveagh Park Road
Rathfriland, Co Down
BT34 5DZ

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0330 056 1020
Reuse Shop No
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance No
Trailers Allowed Yes
Local ID Required Yes
Height BarrierNone

Opening 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

6 April7 April4 May25 May

Bank Holidays

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Accepted Items

  • Aluminium foil
  • Batteries
  • Books
  • Cans
  • Cardboard boxes
  • CDs
  • Cooking oil
  • Dense plastic
  • Electrical goods
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Garden waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Metals
  • Mobile phones
  • Oil and oil filters
  • Paint
  • Paper
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer cartridges
  • Prescription Glasses
  • Textiles
  • TVs and computer monitors
  • White goods
  • Fridges and Freezers
  • Wood

Rejected Items

  • plasterboard
  • asbestos
  • gas cylinders
  • fire extinguishers
  • chemicals
  • commercial fridges/freezers
  • tyres
  • low VOC paint
  • trade paint
  • wheelie bins

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?
No, you can freely visit without any reservation.
Do you operate on bank holidays?
Yes, the facility does not shut for bank holidays.
Are twin-axle trailers permitted?
Yes, you can safely drop off your waste using a trailer.
Can I drop off rubble from home improvements?
No, we do not have facilities for DIY rubbish.

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