Funded by the Irish Government and part financed by the European Union under the National Development Plan 2000 - 2006.
Laghey Recycling Centre opened it's gates to the public on Friday 7th December 2007. This facility accepts a wide range of materials for recycling from householders in the South Donegal area. For more information on Recycling contact David Friel, Recycling Officer at (074) 91 76274 or email dfriel@donegalcoco.ie
Opening Hours:
Thursday 10.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am – 2.30pm
Saturday 8.30am – 2.30pm
January 2012 New Charges For Laghey Recycling Centre
You should note that the following list may not cover all waste items accepted at the facility. Items not otherwise specified will be charged on the basis of the nearest comparable item. The decision of site staff will be final.
Recycling
Free Recycling
The following recyclable items will be accepted Free of Charge:
- Glass bottles/jars
- Food and drink cans, aerosol cans
- Textiles (No duvets, pillows / cushions accepted)
- Fluorescent Tubes
- Household Batteries
- Car Batteries
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- Print Cartridges/Mobile Phones
€4 & €8 Recycling
€4 will allow access for private vehicles (without trailers) and €8 for private vehicles with small car trailers (e.g. 6' by 4') depositing a combination of the following waste items and materials:
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Plastic
- Milk & Drinks Cartons
- Waste Engine Oil
- Waste Cooking Oil
- Mixed metals (e.g. steel sink, beer barrel, bicycle, bin, barbecue, radiator, water tank)
Bulky Items Charges
€8 Charge:
A charge of €8 per item will apply for the deposit of the following bulky items:
- Mattress (Single), Single Bed – excl. mattress, Crate
- Kitchen/Dining Chair, Buggy, Bedside Locker
- Garden Chair, Rocking Horse, Pram
- High Chair, Slide, Large Toys
- Ironing Board, Stepladder, Curtain/Blind
- Toilet, Cistern, Bathroom Sink
€20 Charge:
A charge of €20 per item will apply for the deposit of the following bulky items
- Double Bed – excl. mattress, Chest of Drawers, Table
- Mattress (Double), Bath, Sofa
- Armchair, Shower Tray, Door
- Wardrobe, Cot, Linoleum (per room/roll)
- Carpet (per room/roll)
Note
Vehicles with large, agricultural, silage or livestock trailers will not be allowed access to the Council’s Recycling Centre.
Construction and demolition wastes, such as windows, fireplaces, ceramic tiles, slates, roof tiles and timber, will not be accepted at the Council’s Recycling Centre.
Items not otherwise specified will be charged on the basis of the nearest comparable item. The decision of site staff will be final. It you are unsure whether an item will be accepted, you should contact,
Contact Details Environment Section
Stranorlar: (074) 91 72222
Laghey: (074) 97 24400
Carndonagh: (074) 93 73700
Letterkenny: (074) 91 94200
Milford: (074) 91 53900
Dungloe: (074) 95 61300
Payment Methods:
Payments for Laghey Recycling Centre may be made at the site by Laser card or Credit Card. Cash is not accepted at the site. Payments may also be made by way of purchasing a pre-paid €4.00 Recycling Ticket. These recycling tickets are available in local shops in Laghey, Ballintra and Donegal Town.
- Kee’s Esso Filling Station, Laghey.
- Kee’s Eurospar, Laghey.
- Laghey Post Office, Laghey.
- Ballintra Post Office, Main Street, Ballintra.
- CENTRA, 31 Clar Road, Donegal Town.
- Quinlan’s Shop, The Diamond, Donegal Town.
Funded by the Irish Government and part financed by the European Union under the National Development Plan 2000 - 2006. Your Plan - Your Future.
