Recycling Centre / Council
Comber Recycling Centre
31 Ballygowan Rd, Comber, Newtownards BT23 5PG
Opening hours
Visit information
- Monday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Contact details
Address & Contact
- Address
- 31 Ballygowan Rd, Comber, Newtownards BT23 5PG
- Location
- Belfast
- Telephone
- 0300 013 3333
- GPS
- 54.547176957764, -5.7558059692383
- Website
- Visit official website
Plan your visit
Location
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What can I take to Comber Recycling Centre?
- Garden waste
- Fridges and freezers
- Large appliances
- Small appliances
- Household batteries
- Car batteries
- Engine oil
- Cooking oil
- Fluorescent tubes
- Paint
- Glass bottles and jars
- Paper
- Food and drink cans
- Textiles
- Cardboard
- Wood and timber
- Scrap metal
- TVs and monitors
- Plastic bottles
- Books
- Hard plastics
- Carpets
- Mattresses
This is a summary, not a complete list. If an item isn’t shown, check with the council before you travel.
Book each visit and separate all recyclable items before arrival.
Not accepted
- Large quantities of soil
- Construction, building and demolition rubble loads beyond the small household DIY allowance at Balloo
ID and proof of address
- Borough residents only. Bring proof of your address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, rates bill or bank statement, and show it on entry.
Trailers
- Trailers accepted
- Cars with small single-axle trailers are accepted with a booked visit. Enter other eligible trailer types in the booking system; former permit vehicle types are limited to six visits per address per calendar year.
- Permit required
- No separate permit application; the booking system recognises eligible vehicles and trailers.
Official sources
About this listing
Listing information
Comber Recycling Centre is located at 31 Ballygowan Rd, Comber, Newtownards, Ireland. Comber Tip is for use with residents from the local area only to dispose of their recyclable items or waste. Comber Dump is controlled by Ards And North Down Borough Council Waste Management Services.
Want to see other recycling centres in Ards and North Down? Browse the full list of Ards and North Down Borough Council Recycling Centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can anyone use the recycling centres, or only local residents?
A: The centres are strictly for people who live within the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Q: What documents should I bring with me when visiting?
A: You should carry official paperwork that shows your local address, such as a licence, bill, or bank statement.
Q: What happens if I turn up with unsorted waste?
A: You’ll be expected to separate recyclable and non-recyclable items before disposal, as mixed waste is not accepted.
Q: Will I need to queue when visiting the recycling centre?
A: At busy times you may need to wait before entering, especially during site servicing or peak hours.
Q: Do the centres accept items that can still be reused?
A: Yes, suitable items are passed on to a partner charity so they can be repaired and used again instead of being thrown away.
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