Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Waste:

Ballyogan Recycling Park

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The Civic Recycling Facility (CRF) at Ballyogan Recycling Park accepts a wide range of items for recycling as outlined in the table below. Waste Management Company Greenstar has been awarded the contract to run the facility on behalf of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Non-recyclable wastes will also be accepted at the CRF for the appropriate charges. Charges are outlined below. This facility is for domestic use only. There have been queues at peak times at weekends, so try and plan your journey for during the week, if possible

How to get there?

The Civic Recycling Facility (CRF) is very close to the old landfill entrance on Ballyogan Road. Once you drive into the facility, turn right just before the weighbridge gates. Once you enter the CRF, there are two distinct areas. The Bring Centre for standard items is straight ahead and there is no charge here. To enter the main CRF area for recycling all other materials, turn left at the kiosk. Many items are accepted free of charge. Items accepted for a charge are outlined in the table below.

What can I bring to the Civic Recycling Facility? (CRF)

Bring Centre Area (no charge)

Material	Yes	No
Paper	newspapers, white paper, junk mail, magazines	Plastic wrapping, remove glossy covers
Cardboard
Plastic Bottles	soft drinks, shampoo, washup liquid (nos. 1 & 2)	Yogurt cartons, butter tubs, cling film, meat packaging, biscuit/sweet wrappers, polystyrene
Plastic Packaging	plastic bags, heavy duty wrapping (no. 4)
Aluminium Cans	drinks cans
Steel Cans	baked beans, dog food
Glass	clear, brown & green bottles & jars	pyrex, crockery, window glass
Clothing	rewearable clothing & accessories	Torn or soiled clothing
Textiles	blankets, old clothes, curtains	Duvets, pillows or carpets
Tetra Pak Cartons	Milk, juice, soup cartons

Main Civic Recycling Area

Items accepted free of charge

Material	Examples
Metals
White Goods	washing machines, cookers
Fluorescent Tubes
Batteries	car batteries, mobile phone batteries, AA etc
Gas Cylinders
Fire Extinguishers
Waste Oils – Motor & Veg
Fridges/Freezers
Household Hazardous Waste	Paints, old medicines, pesticides, bleaches
Electronic & Electrical Waste	computers, monitors, printers

CRF Items accepted for a charge

Wood	garden, hardwood flooring, doors
Bulky Items	furniture, plasterboard
Soil, Stones & Household Construction Demolition Waste	bricks, paving slabs, concrete, soil, rocks
General Waste	domestic refuse, small household items
Green Garden Waste*	grass, hedge cuttings, plants

Charges in Main CRF Area (for items indicated above, plus green garden waste)

Commercial vehicles and large vans (e.g. transit vans) and trailers, will not be allowed to enter the facility

Vehicle Type	Charge
Cars (including estate cars and people carriers)	€20
Small vans, 4 wheel drives, car vans and small Trailers up to1.8m x 1.2m with low sides	€50
Intermediate vans and intermediate trailers up To 2.4m x 1.8m with low sides	€100

*Charges in Main CRF Area for Green Waste Only

Commercial vehicles and large vans (e.g. transit vans) and trailers, will not be allowed to enter the facility

Vehicle Type	Charge
Cars (including estate cars and people carriers)	€5
Small vans, 4 wheel drives, car vans and small Trailers up to1.8m x 1.2m with low sides	€25
Intermediate vans and intermediate trailers up To 2.4m x 1.8m with low sides	€50

Opening Hours for Civic Recycling Facility

Monday – Friday	8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday	8.30am to 6pm
Sunday/Bank Holidays	10.30am to 6pm

How do you use the CRF?

There is a separate container or skip for each type of material at the CRF, all materials must be segregated. Wet or dirty material can contaminate other dry recyclables resulting in a whole load having to be disposed of in a residual landfill. Materials such as metals, wood and green waste can be recycled and reused if collected separately.

Points to remember:

Recyclables should be as clean & dry as possible

Rinse out all remaining foods & liquids

Flatten or squash boxes, cartons and cans

Remove plastic packaging from cardboard & paper

Check that your plastic containers are recyclable

Make sure you are putting the correct material in each container

For further information on materials accepted, charges etc, contact the Civic Recycling Facility directly on 291 3600

Page last updated 05 February 2007

Ciarán Cuffe is a TD for the Dún Laoghaire Dáil Constituency. Ciarán can be contacted at Dáil Éireann, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 or 96 Patrick Street, Dún Laoghaire Tel. 284 6060 or 618 3082, Fax 618 4341, Email Ciaran CiaranCuffe.com, or Text Ciaran on 087 265 2075.