The recycling bin

For mixed dry recyclables.

What goes in the recycling bin?

All plastics – both rigid and soft
Tins* and metals
Paper and cardboard

All items in the recycling bin need to be clean, dry and loose.

Further help and guidance

Waste materials that can be recycled

All domestic waste collectors are required to at least collect these items.

Soft plastics

Soft plastics, along with rigid plastics, paper and card, tins and cans are now accepted in your household recycle bin.

Understanding on-pack recycling guides and labels

Helping you understand packaging labels.

Deposit Return Scheme

If a deposit was paid at time of purchase of a plastic bottle or aluminium can this can be reclaimed at participating retail outlets. More information can be found on Re-turn.ie.

*Tin drinks cans may be subject to the Deposit Return Scheme while tin food cans are not.