Civic amenity sites

There are four Civic Amenity Sites on the Island providing facilities for local residents to deposit items of general bulky household waste which will not fit into the household waste bin (e.g. washing machines, kitchen units). The Sites also provide a recycling service for a number of materials including lead acid batteries (e.g. car batteries); dry cell batteries (e.g. rechargeable or single use batteries); scrap metal; garden waste; glass; cans; plastic bottles; paper and clothing.

All Island Civic Amenity sites are not operated by the department, we advise to contact the individual site if you have any queries regarding the opening hours and services provided.

Potentially hazardous household waste including fridges/freezers, televisions, computer monitors and fluorescent lamps are accepted for recycling. Charges for disposing of a fridge or freezer at the Island's Civic Amenity sites increased from 12 July 2021 as a result of recent changes in the UK that have led to a sharp rise in reprocessing costs.

From 12 July 2021 the following charges will apply at all Civic Amenity sites:

Disposal of Tyres

Civic Amenity sites are not able to accept any car or motorbike tyres for disposal. These tyres require bespoke storage and handling which the facilities are not able to provide. Please take all tyres to a professional tyre fitter where old tyres will be disposed of responsibly. Old bicycle tyres/inner tubes are accepted.

Eastern Civic Amenity Site 

Opening hours

Summer (1 April to 30 September)

Monday to Saturday: 8am - 6pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 8am - 4pm

Winter (1 October to 31 March)

Seven days a week: 8am - 4pm

Gates shut 15 minutes before closing.

Public holiday closures:  New Year's Day, Good Friday, Tynwald Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

• Other materials accepted;
  Fluorescent light tubes, lead acid batteries (i.e. car batteries), dry cell batteries (rechargeable or single use batteries), scrap metal, garden waste, glass, cans, plastic bottles paper and clothing, dirty engine oil, small electrical items. 

Northern Civic Amenity Site

Opening hours

Please note from 1 October 2021 the new opening hours will be:

Monday to Thursday: 8am to 11:45am & 12:30pm to 4:15pm
Friday: 8am to 11:45am & 12:30pm to 3:45pm
Saturday: 8am to 11:45am & 1pm to 4:15pm
Sunday: 9am to 11:45am & 1pm to 4:15pm
Bank Holidays: one hour later than normal not closing for lunch

Gates shut 15 minutes before closing.

Public holiday closures: New Year's Day, Senior Race Day, Tynwald Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Please note the site only accepts payment via a Debit card, unfortunately they cannot accept cash or credit card payments.

• Asbestos, plasterboard and car tyres will not be accepted. Please telephone Waste Management on +44 1624 686540 for further advice.

• Other materials accepted:
  Fluorescent light tubes, lead acid batteries (i.e. car batteries), dry cell batteries (rechargeable or single use batteries), scrap metal, garden waste, glass, cans, plastic bottles, paper and clothing, dirty engine oil.

Southern Civic Amenity Site

Opening hours

Daily: 10am - 4pm

Gates shut 10 minutes before closing. 

Public holiday closures: New Year's Day and 2 January, Good Friday and Easter Monday, Senior Race Day, Tynwald Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Please note that the southern site is sometimes closed during adverse weather conditions. If you are in any doubt about the site being open, it is recommended that you contact the Clerk to the Southern Civic Amenity Site Board on +44 1624 836202. Alternatively, contact the Department's Waste Operations Management Unit on +44 1624 686535.

• Other materials accepted:
  Fluorescent light tubes (small charge may apply), lead acid batteries (i.e. car batteries), dry cell batteries (rechargeable or single use batteries), scrap metal, garden waste, glass, cans, paper, plastic bottles and clothing, dirty engine oil

For a full list of costs visit the Southern Civic Amenity website.

Western Civic Amenity Site

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm 

Gates shut 15 minutes before closing.

Public holiday closures: New Year's Day, Senior Race Day, Tynwald Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

The western civic amenity site is sometimes closed during adverse weather conditions (for example, high winds) or staff training. If you are in any doubt about the site being open, please contact the site.

• No asbestos or wood containing elm accepted at the site

• Other materials accepted:
  Fluorescent light tubes (small charge may apply), lead acid batteries (i.e. car batteries), dry cell batteries (rechargeable or single use batteries), scrap metal, garden waste, glass, cans, aluminium, paper and clothing, dirty engine oil, cooking oil, cardboard, paint, soil, small electrical items.