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 1 January 2025 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment charges have changed. Please refer to each site for prices

Please note: household waste wood cannot be accepted if it exceeds the criteria set out in Suez’ 'Waste Acceptance Citeria' SUEZ Isle of Man waste acceptance criteria - 22 11 - 4 which stipulates a maximum of 2m in length and/or 7cm in diameter/ width (page 5). The same criteria also applies for garden waste including branches, stumps etc. Householders are asked to reduce oversize wood before attending the site.

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 to 6pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 8am to 4pm

Winter (1 October to 31 March)

Seven days a week: 8am to 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 July 2026 the new opening hours will be:

Monday to Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm

Friday: 8am to 4pm

Saturday: 8am to 4:30pm

Sunday: 9am to 4:30pm

Bank Holidays: Per above unless closed per below

Gates shut 15 minutes before closing.

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

Re-use facility

As an initial trial during the month of July 2026 the re-use opening hours will be as follows:

Monday: 8am to 10am

Tuesday to Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm

Friday and Saturday: 8am to 10am

Sunday: 9am to 11am

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

• Asbestos 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: 9am to 4pm

Gates shut 15 minutes before closing. 

Public holiday closures: New Year's Day , Senior Race 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

Please note: the site will close from 11:45am to 1pm daily and will be closed Wednesday afternoon.

Monday and Tuesday: 8am to 11:45am and 1pm to 3:45pm
Wednesday: 8am to 11:45am
Thursday to Saturday: 8am to 11:45am and 1pm to 3:45pm
Sunday: 9am to 11:45am and 1pm to 3:45pm

We allow last entry at 11:45am and 3:45pm.

Public holiday closures: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Tynwald Day, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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

• No dismantled electrical goods, commercial waste, asbestos, vehicle tyres, food waste and its packaging (other than recycling) or wood containing elm at the site

Please be aware there are charges for plasterboard, oversized wood and electrical items. Please report to the site office and/or find a member of staff.