Civic Amenity Site (Oranmore)
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 – Friday: 9am – 5pm (open during lunch) / Saturday: 9am – 1pm / 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
