PLEASE NOTE: We do not currently accept soft plastics, such as crisp bags, sweet wrappers and bread wrappers at our Recycling Centres in Donegal for recycling. We are reviewing options for sustainable markets for these materials.
Donegal
We operate six Recycling Recycling Centres in County Donegal. A wide range of items are collected for recycling and we also accept garden and household waste.
All our sites in Donegal are currently open as normal - opening hours can be viewed below.
Important Notice
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions on social distancing, we would ask customers to visit our Recycling Centres earlier in the day, especially on a Saturday, as we are currently experiencing a high level of visitors in the last hour of opening.
- Please note that all sites close for lunch from 12.30pm - 1.15pm each day.
- You must not enter the site if you or someone you live with has symptoms of COVID-19, such as a high temperature or a new, continuous cough.
- All items and materials need to be sorted before entering; thank you for helping us to recycle.
- Customers must unload their own materials at the Recycling Centres unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are bringing any heavy items to the site please bring someone with you to help move them.
- Maintain social distancing at all times when on-site.
- Priority hours for older users at our Recycling Centres are during the first two hours of opening each day.
Opening Hours
All sites will close for lunch from 12.30pm - 1.15pm each day.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Letterkenny |
Closed | 8.30am - 5pm | 8.30am - 5pm | 10:30am - 7pm | 8:30am - 5pm | 8:30am - 2pm |
| Milford | Closed | Closed | 10.30am - 7pm | Closed | 8:30am - 5pm | 8:30am - 2pm |
| Stranorlar | Closed | 8:30am - 5pm | Closed | 10:30am - 7pm | Closed | 8:30am - 2pm |
| Carndonagh | 8:30am - 4.30pm | Closed | 8.30am - 4.30pm | Closed |
Closed |
8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Laghey | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30am - 5pm | 8:30am - 2:30pm | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
| Dungloe | Closed | 10.30am - 5pm (Jul - Aug) | Closed | 10:30am - 5pm | 8:30am - 5pm | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
Bank Holidays
Our sites will be closed on the following dates:
- Monday 5th April 2021
- Monday 3rd May 2021
- Monday 7th June 2021
- Monday 2nd August 2021
- Monday 25th October 2021
- Saturday 25th December 2021
Locations
Letterkenny Recycling Centre, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. F92EW80
Milford Recycling Centre, Moyle Road, Milford, Co. Donegal. F92KO91
Stranorlar Recycling Centre, Railway Road, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. F93W296
Carndonagh Recycling Centre, Station Road, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal. F93KV67
Laghey Recycling Centre, Laghey, Co. Donegal. F94HX09
Dungloe Recycling Centre, Udaras na Gaeltachta Industrial Estate, Dungloe, Co. Donegal. F94X452
What Items are Accepted
At our Recycling Centres we have containers for different recyclable materials. To make your visit easier and quicker please sort your recycling materials at home. All items for recycling should be clean. Our staff will be happy to help you in any way they can.
| Category | Material | Charge |
|---|---|---|
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Free of charge
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Glass bottles & jars Food & drinks cans Aerosols Textiles Lightbulbs Batteries Car batteries Small appliances Large appliances TVs & monitors Mobile phones Scrap metal Sewing machines
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Free of Charge |
|
Charge applies |
Paper Cardboard Cartons Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (no plants pots please) Used engine oil Cooking oil |
€1 for a standard black bin bag (this may contain smaller bags or sorted materials)
|
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Food waste (must be in a compostable bag or wrapped in newspaper) |
€1 for 0-2kg €2 for 3-5kg €4 for 6-10kg |
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| Gas bottles | €2 per bottle | |
| Garden waste | €2 per bag | |
| Polystyrene | €2 per bag | |
| Tyres | €4 per tyre | |
| Commercial appliances | €0.50 per kg | |
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Bulky Items Charge applies |
Small items of furniture such as bedside table or dining room chair, toilet, sink, pram/buggy and blinds. | €15 |
| Large items of furniture e.g. armchair, wardrobe, cot, bed base, shower tray and door. | €25 | |
| Mattresses | Single €15, Double €25, King size €30 | |
| Carpet | €25 minimum (This will increase according to the size of the roll) |
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| Sofa | €30 minimum (This will increase if larger/heavier than normal) |
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| Wood | Charged by weight - €0.40 per kg | |
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Plasterboard, insulation, paint and hazardous liquids are not accepted at our sites. |
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Household Waste |
€5 per bag weighing up to 10kg.
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Information Leaflet
For more information on our Donegal recycling centres click on the link below.
Educational Tours
We offer free tours for school groups at all our Recycling Centres in Donegal. During these visits pupils can discover how to recycle a wide range of items from their homes and schools.
We will work with schools to tailor our visits to their needs providing a fun and educational day out for all. Schools interested in making a booking should contact Bryson Recycling on 086 777 9325.
Customer Feedback
Bryson Recycling is committed to providing you with the best possible service. We value what our customers have to say and are happy to receive any suggestions or comments regarding how we can improve our services.