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Are Dublin bottle banks free?
Yes. Dublin bottle banks and recycling centres are free for household glass, but you still need to store, sort, load and drop it off yourself.
Bottle Bank Locations in Dublin
Looking for a bottle bank near you in Dublin? Below you'll find recycling centres and bring bank locations across Dublin's four council areas. Or skip the trip entirely — GlassBag collects glass from your doorstep.
Skip the Bottle Bank — From €8/monthDublin has a network of recycling centres and unmanned bottle banks (also called bring banks) spread across the city and county. Glass cannot go in your household recycling bin in Ireland — it must be brought to a bottle bank or recycling centre. Below are the main locations across Dublin's four local authority areas.
For a full, up-to-date list of every bottle bank in Ireland, visit mywaste.ie.
Can glass go in the household recycling bin?
No. In Ireland, glass bottles and jars must go to a bottle bank, recycling centre, or a doorstep collection service such as GlassBag.
What is the easiest alternative?
GlassBag collects from homes across all Dublin postcodes, so you can recycle your glass without driving to a bring bank or sorting by colour.
Need more than a locations list?
Use these pages if you want the doorstep option, local coverage details, or the next collection date.
Dublin City Council
Recycling centres and bring banks across Dublin 1–24
Ringsend Recycling Centre
Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Recycling CentreNorth Strand Recycling Centre
Shamrock Terrace, North Strand Road, Dublin 1
Recycling CentreBallymun Recycling Centre
Carton Way, Dublin 11
Recycling CentreGrangegorman Bring Centre
Upper Grangegorman Road, Dublin 7
Bring CentreDublin City Council operates 80+ bottle bank sites. View full list
South Dublin County Council
Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan and surrounding areas
Ballymount Civic Amenity Centre
Ballymount Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 12
Recycling CentreThe Square, Tallaght
Level 3 Car Park, The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin 24
Bring BankThe Mill, Clondalkin
The Mill Shopping Centre Car Park, Dublin 22
Bring BankCorkagh Park
Off Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Bring BankFull map of SDCC bring banks at sdcc.ie
Fingal County Council
Swords, Malahide, Blanchardstown and North Dublin
Coolmine Recycling Centre
Coolmine Industrial Estate, Dublin 15
Recycling CentreEstuary Recycling Centre
Seatown Park, Swords, Co. Dublin
Recycling CentreMalahide Castle Car Park
Malahide Castle, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Bring BankSwords Manor Shopping Centre
Swords Manor, Swords, Co. Dublin
Bring BankFingal operates 59 bring bank sites. View full list
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Dún Laoghaire, Stillorgan, Dundrum and South Dublin
Ballyogan Recycling Park
Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18
Recycling CentreShanganagh Recycling Centre
Shanganagh, Shankill, Dublin 18
Recycling CentreStillorgan Shopping Centre
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Bring BankMarlay Park
Grange Road Car Park, Dublin 16
Bring BankDLR operates 34+ bring bank sites. View full list
The Downside of Dublin's Bottle Banks
Driving & parking
You need a car, and finding parking at busy recycling centres can be a challenge.
Heavy lifting
Glass is heavy. Loading bottles into the car and carrying them to the bank is hard work.
Noise restrictions
Bottle banks are loud. You can't use them early morning or late evening without disturbing neighbours.
Overflowing after weekends
Bottle banks often overflow after bank holidays and busy weekends — meaning a wasted trip.
Sorting by colour
Most bottle banks require you to sort glass into clear, green and brown — one more chore.
Limited opening hours
Recycling centres have set hours. Bring banks are 24/7 but you still need to make the trip.
Skip the Bottle Bank Entirely
GlassBag collects glass bottles and jars from your doorstep across all of Dublin.
- No driving — we come to your door on a scheduled collection day
- No sorting — we accept all glass bottles and jars, including broken glass
- No heavy lifting — just leave your bag out the night before
- Text reminders the night before and 1 hour before collection
- Your reusable GlassBag is delivered on your first collection
- Plans from just €8/month
How Doorstep Glass Collection Works
1
Choose Your Plan
Annual (€8/mo), Monthly (€10/mo) or Once-Off (€15).
2
Fill Your Bag
Collect glass at home. Your reusable GlassBag is delivered on your first collection.
3
We Collect & Recycle
Put it out on collection day. We pick up, recycle 100% of the glass and return your bag.
Plans & Pricing
Annual
€8 / month
Billed €96/year. Save 20%.
Monthly
€10 / month
Flexible. Cancel anytime.
Once-Off
€15 / collection
No subscription needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Dublin bottle banks free to use?
Yes. All bottle banks and bring banks across Dublin are free to use for household glass recycling. Civic amenity centres (recycling centres) are also free for glass, though some charge for other materials like bulky waste.
Can I put glass in my household recycling bin?
No. In Ireland, glass cannot go in your kerbside recycling bin. It must be recycled at a bottle bank, recycling centre, or through a doorstep collection service like GlassBag.
Do I need to sort glass by colour at the bottle bank?
Most Dublin bottle banks have separate openings for clear, green and brown glass. With GlassBag's doorstep collection, no sorting is needed — we accept all colours mixed together.
What is the best alternative to the bottle bank in Dublin?
GlassBag is a doorstep glass collection service that operates across all Dublin postcodes, as well as North Wicklow, North Kildare and South Meath. We collect glass bottles and jars from your door monthly, starting from €8/month. See our bottle bank alternative page for more details.
Can I recycle broken glass at Dublin bottle banks?
Some recycling centres accept broken glass, but transporting it yourself is awkward and potentially dangerous. GlassBag accepts broken glass bottles and jars as part of our regular doorstep collection — just place them carefully in your bag.
Where can I find a complete list of Dublin bottle banks?
Each Dublin council publishes their own list. You can also search all Irish bottle bank locations on mywaste.ie. For GlassBag's doorstep collection areas, check our Dublin glass collection page.
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