How does it work?

Our waste and recycling centre (civic amenity centre) is a convenient solution for anyone that needs to dispose of large/bulky items, or general waste & recycling, in a secure and EPA-approved facility. 

Regular Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm (open during lunch) / Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Location:
Oranmore, Galway. Eircode is H91 EVW3 or Click Here for location.

Payment:
We accept cash, credit/debit card, Google Pay and Apple Pay. There is a minimum charge of €4 on all transactions. All prices include VAT at 13.5%. Please note: household customers cannot add charges to their account, business customers must be pre-authorised to add charges to their account.

Paint – effective from 23/03/2024 we will resume accepting paint.
Pricing as follows – €1/L (eg. 5L Can = €5 etc.) But if unsure, just ask at the Recycling Centre office.

 

Free to dispose:

  • Clothes (in designated clothes banks only)
  • Bottles & Cans (in designated bottle banks only)
  • Metal
  • WEEE / Electrical – any household items with a plug eg. Microwave, TV (and also includes batteries / flourescent tubes etc.)

Fixed Price Options:

1 x Bag of General Waste: €4.50 1 x Bag of Recycling Material: €2.00 Combo (1 x Bag of General Waste and 1 x Bag of Recycling): €5.50
Boot Load of Material: €17.00 Car Load of Material: €28.00 Motor Vehicle Weighing (for tax purposes): €20.00 No appointment Required
Single Mattress: €20.00 Double Mattress: €25.00 Single Bulky Item: €15.00

 

Weight Based Price Options:

General Waste: €0.26c/Kg Mixed Recycling: €0.15c/Kg Skip Waste/Builder Waste*: €0.23c/Kg
Timber Waste (including hedge cuttings and grass): €0.14c/Kg Tiles/Rubble/Soil: €0.05c/Kg *Mixed dry waste, builders waste, skip waste & hard plastic are all acceptable in this group

 

Prohibited:

  • Tyres
  • Engine or Cooking Oil
  • Asbestos
    Note: The environmental department of their local authority will advise on dealing with asbestos and any other hazardous waste.
  • Gas Barrels
  • Medical Waste
  • Commercial items – eg. office photocopiers or commercial fridges