Aerosols
What? Aerosols are generally pressurised cans like deodorant, air freshener or bug sprays. Where? These should be brought […]
The A-Z of waste
Our catalogue of information and advice on where you can recycle or dispose of waste items.
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Air pockets used in packages/parcels
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Aluminium trays
What? Aluminium foil and trays are a type of metal similar to tins & cans. Where? Aluminium foil […]
Animal bedding & waste
What? Household animal bedding generally consists of old dog and cat beds. Where? These items when no longer […]
Armchair / Chair
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
Asbestos
What? Asbestos is a hazardous waste and must be disposed of safely. How? Asbestos should be removed & […]
Ash / Ashes
What? Ash is produced generally from coal, wood or turf. Where? Ash from coal should only be placed […]
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Bag for life
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Bag for sending parcels/packages
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Bags – pasta, rice, lentils, beans, pulses, grains
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Baked goods/Confectionary outer wrappers
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Barbecues
What? Barbecues are a household bulky item and are generally made of metal. Where? Some Civic Amenity Sites […]
Bathroom suites
What? Bathroom suites no longer fit for purpose can be disposed of similarly to construction and demolition (C&D) […]
Batteries
What? Household batteries of any size including battery packs from electrical items are suitable for recycling. Where? Batteries […]
Bedding & blankets
What? Bedding and blankets generally cover duvets, blankets, bed sheets, duvet covers, pillows and throws. Where? Pillows and […]
Beds
What? Bed frames or bases are generally made of timber or metal. Where? Check the waste services locator […]
Beverage cans
What? Most beverage cans are made of aluminium and a smaller number are made of tin-plated steel. Where? These should be […]
Bicycles
What? Bicycles are generally made of metal or aluminium which is recyclable. Where? Check the waste services locator […]
Bioplastics
What? This looks like regular plastics but is derived from plants or other biological materials rather than petroleum. […]
Birthday cards
What? Birthday cards are generally made of heavy paper or light card. Where? This should be placed in […]
Biscuit & sweet tins/tubs
What? Biscuit and sweet tins and tubs are made from metal or plastic. Where? These should be placed […]
Biscuit wrapper
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Black Trays
What? Rigid trays which any type of meat can be purchased in, they come in many colours and […]
Blender
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Books
What? Books are made from paper and card. Where? Books should be placed in the household recycling bin. […]
Bread wrapper
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Bread wrappers
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Breakfast cereal bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Bricks
What? Bricks are classified as construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Where? Skip hire companies generally provide a recycling […]
Bubble wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Building materials
What? Building materials are generally classified as construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Where? Skip hire companies generally provide […]
Buttons
What? Buttons come in all shapes and sizes and can be made from many different materials. Where? Rigid […]
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Cable / Cord / Charger
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Cans
What? Drinks cans are made from aluminium. A deposit was paid on them at time of purchase which […]
Car batteries
Where? Car batteries, by law, must not be disposed of with household waste. A garage replacing your battery […]
Cardboard Packaging
What? Cardboard packaging is generally made from heavy duty paper based material and comes in many shapes and […]
Carpets
What? Carpets are generally made from bound synthetic fibres or wool. Due to the different materials used to […]
Cars
What? An end-of-life vehicle (ELV) is a specified vehicle, such as a car, which is discarded or is […]
Cartons [Tetra Pak or Similar]
What? Cartons [Tetra Pak or Similar] are generally made of paperboard and small amounts of polyethylene with an aluminum foil lining, and are […]
Cassette players
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? Cassette players should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling […]
Cassette Tapes
What? Cassette tapes are generally made up of a number of different types of materials, some of which […]
Cat litter and Small Pet Waste
What? Cat litter and small pet waste includes the animal waste and soiled litter. Where? This should be […]
Catalogues
What? Catalogues are generally made of paper and card. Where? Catalogues and similar items should be placed in […]
CD & DVD players
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
CD/Compact Disc/CD’s
What? DVD’s & CD’s are generally made of poly-carbonate plastic covered by an aluminium coating. Where? DVD’s & CD’s should be […]
Cereal/granola bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Chairs
What? Chairs are furniture and considered a bulky item for disposal. Where? Furniture at the end of its […]
Cheese outer wrapper
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Cheese packs outer wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Chemicals
What? Generally chemicals are hazardous and fall in the category of hazardous waste. This includes items such as […]
Chest freezers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Chest of drawers
What? Chests of drawers are furniture and considered a bulky item for disposal. Where? Furniture at the end […]
Chocolate bar wrapper
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Christmas cards
What? Christmas cards are generally made of heavy paper or light card. How? Most cards and their […]
Christmas decorations
What? Many Christmas decorations are made of a combination of materials which sometimes renders them unsuitable for recycling. […]
Christmas decorations packaging
What? Christmas decoration packaging is generally made of paper, card or soft plastics. Where? Almost all packaging; card, […]
Christmas tree lights
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Christmas trees (Fake)
What? Fake Christmas trees are made of many types of material which generally renders them unsuitable for recycling. […]
Christmas trees (Real)
What? Real Christmas Trees can be mulched by specialised contractors. Where? Many Local Authorities arrange special Christmas Tree […]
Clear freezer bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Clear wrap on a frozen pizza
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Clear wrap on fruit and veg
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Clinical waste
What? Clinical waste generally contains sharps and is a hazardous waste and must be disposed of carefully. Where? […]
Cloth nappies
What? Cloth nappies are generally a textile or clothing. Where? When appropriately clean, cloth nappies can be placed in […]
Clothes
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
Clothes hangers
What? Clothes hangers are generally made of rigid plastic or lightweight metal. Where? These can be placed […]
Clothing & textiles
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
Coffee Machine
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Coffee pods/capsules
What? Coffee pods are made up of many materials which makes them unsuitable for recycling at kerbside Where? […]
Coffee refill pouches
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Computer monitors
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Computers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste
What? Construction and demolition (C&D) waste generally consists of rubble, bricks, soil and stone, tiles and even old […]
Cookers
What? Electrical and gas cookers are the most common found in Ireland. Where? Electrical cookers should be brought […]
Cooking oil
What? Fats, oils and greases are food waste. Where? If you have a Food Waste Recycling service small […]
Corks [natural]
What? Natural corks are generally found in wine bottles. Where? Corks are not collected as part of your […]
Cosmetics
What? Cosmetics and make up comes in many different types of packaging and containers. This would include pallets, […]
Cotton Wool
What? Cotton wool is a form of textile and comes in different sizes and densities. Where? Cotton wool […]
Couch
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
credit / debit / gift cards and SIM cards
What? Any plastic card such as a credit card or gift card What? The plastic used in the […]
crisp packet
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Crisp/cracker wrappers
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Crockery
What? Old crockery including broken cups, saucers and plates should be placed in your general waste bin. Where? […]
Cupboards
What? Cupboards are generally made of timber and are considered a bulky item for disposal. Where? Timber furniture […]
Curtains
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
Cushions
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
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Deodorant
What? This can come in a few different forms; pressurised containers, roll on’s which can be glass or […]
Detergent refillable pouch
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Detergent/dishwasher bags
Soft plastics that can go in the recycle bin.
Dishwasher
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Disposable gloves
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Disposable razor bag
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
DIY equipment
What Many items constitute non electrical DIY equipment and include hammers, nails, wheelbarrows and ladders. Where If you […]
DIY waste
What? DIY Waste is very similar in nature to construction and demolition (C&D) waste and generally consists of […]
Doors
What? Doors nowadays can be made from various materials including wood, steel, fiberglass, UPVC/vinyl, aluminum or glass. Where? Doors can […]
dried fruit bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Dried fruit/seed and nut bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Drink cartons
What? Drink cartons are generally made of paperboard and small amounts of polyethylene with an aluminum foil lining, and are commonly know as Tetra […]
Dry clean bag
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Dryer
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Duvets & pillows
What? Duvets and pillows are classified as textiles. Although most textiles are suitable for recycling due to hygiene […]
DVD & CD players
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
DVD’s & CD’s
What? DVD’s & CD’s are generally made of poly-carbonate plastic covered by an aluminium coating. Where? DVD’s & CD’s should be […]
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e-cigarettes/e-cig/vapes
What are they? Vapes and e-cigarettes are electronic devices that simulates tobacco smoking but with fewer toxins, in […]
Egg shells
What? This is food waste. Where? This should be placed in the food waste recycling bin. General Comment […]
Electrical item/white goods/appliances bags/wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Electrical items
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Electronic games
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Energy-saving bulbs
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Engine oil
What? This is a hazardous waste. Where? Check the Waste Services Locator on this site to find your […]
Envelopes
What? This is paper or a composite if the envelope has a plastic window. Where? This should be […]
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Fabrics
What? Fabric is a textile or clothing. Where? Fabrics should be placed in a textile bank. Why? Once […]
Filters (water)
What? Water filters are generally made of plastics and activated carbon. So this means it is a composite […]
Fire alarms
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Fluorescent tubes
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
FOG (Fats, Oils & Greases)
What? Fats, oils and greases are food waste. Where? If you have a Food Waste Recycling service small […]
Foil
What? This is a metal similar to tins & cans but lighter. This includes foil and trays. Where? […]
Food & drink pouches
What? This is a composite Where? These should be placed in the general waste bin, unless the packaging […]
Food blender / mixer
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Food tins & drink cans
What? This is a metal [Tins & Cans] Where? These should be placed in the household recycling bin […]
Food waste
What? Plate scrapings, food which has spoiled [removed from any packaging] Where? This should be placed in the […]
Fridges & freezers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Frozen food bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Frozen food bags i.e peas, sweetcorn, fish, chips
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Fruit/veg and salad wraps and bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Furniture
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
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Games & toys
How? Old games & toys that are still fit for purpose should be passed on for reuse. If […]
Garden chemicals
What? Some garden chemicals are hazardous and fall in the category of hazardous waste. This includes items such […]
Garden compost / bark bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Garden waste
What? Garden waste consists of leaves and flowers, grass and weeds, tree bark and pruned branches, clippings and […]
Gardening tools
What? Gardening tools such as hand shovels, rakes and brushes generally have wooden and metal components. Other garden […]
Gardening tools (Electrical)
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Gas bottles
General Comment / Tip Gas bottles can be refilled for further use and should be returned to the […]
Gift & toy packaging
What? Gift and toy packaging generally consist of paper, cardboard and plastic. Where? All of this packaging can […]
Gift Bags
What? These are generally made of heavy paper or light card and sometimes have a layer of plastic. […]
Glass Bottles & Jars
What? Glass bottles and jars generally fall into three categories – clear glass, green glass and brown glass, […]
Glasses (Spectacles)
Where Many opticians take back unwanted or damaged spectacles / Glasses for refurbishment and use by charities. Some […]
Greetings cards
What? Greeting cards are generally made of heavy paper or light card. Where? Greeting cards should be reused […]
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Hair – Pet / Human
What? Hair clippings Where? Small amounts can be placed in the food waste recycling bin. Why? Hair is […]
Hair dryers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Hair straighteners
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Hearing aids
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE drop off recycling […]
Hedge trimmers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Household Hazardous waste
Where? Check the map for your local civic amenity site with the list of items they accept General […]
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Ice cream wrapper
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Ice cube bag
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Individual wrap on cheese slices
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Inhalers
What? Inhalers containing medicine are considered to be hazardous and require specialised disposal. Where? Check with your local […]
Inkjet cartridges
What? An inkjet cartridge is a component of an inkjet printer that contains the ink that is deposited […]
Instant marrowfat peas bag
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Ironing boards
What? Ironing boards are generally made of metal and fabric and most can be recycled. Where? Ironing boards […]
Irons
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
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Kettle
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Keyboards (musical)
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Keys (metal)
What? This is a metal. Where? This should be brought to a civic amenity site where the keys […]
Kitchen appliances
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Kitchen foil
What? This is a metal like tins & cans but lighter. Where? This should be placed in the […]
Kitchen roll
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin or […]
Kitchen/ toilet roll outer wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
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Lamps
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Laptop
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Lawnmowers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Lever Arch Folders
What? A folder used by businesses and students for filing and storing notes Where? If they are made […]
Lids / Tops / Caps
What? This can be plastic or a metal [Tins & Cans] – Bottle tops / caps, lids from […]
Light bulbs
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
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Magazines
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
Mattress
Where? This should be brought to a civic amenity site, or mattress recycling project. There are mattress recycling […]
Mattress / pillow wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Meat Trays
What? Rigid trays which any type of meat can be purchased in, they come in many colours and […]
Medicinal Packaging
What? Blister pack, medicine bottles Where? Empty glass bottles can be placed in the glass bottle banks. Empty […]
Medicines
What? This is hazardous waste. Where? Check with your pharmacy to see if they accept unused or unwanted […]
Microwave
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Milk bottles [plastic]
What? This is plastic. Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? Please make sure […]
Mirrors
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? This should be brought to a designated civic amenity […]
Mobile phones
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
MP3 players
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Musical instruments
General Comment / Tip Musical instruments come in such a variety of shapes, sizes and materials that they […]
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Nail Varnish
What? The contents of the bottle can be hazardous Where? This should be placed in the general waste […]
Napkins
What? This is a paper or card Where? If you have used the paper towel or napkins for […]
Nappies (disposable)
What? Disposable nappies are made of many materials and are not recyclable. Where? When soiled, disposable nappies […]
Newspapers
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
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Oil (car)
Where? This should be brought to a designated drop off area or civic amenity site, check the map […]
Outer wrap cheese slices
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Oven
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
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Packaging (food)
What? This is paper, card or plastic Where? All elements can be placed in the recycle bin if […]
Packing peanuts
What? You get these in packages that may have been delivered Where? These can be Styrofoam which should […]
Paint
What? This may be hazardous, check the label Where? This should be brought to a designated drop off […]
Paint cans (empty)
What? There are different kinds of paint. Where? For non toxic, water based paint, when empty they can […]
Paper
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
Paper coffee cups
What? This is a composite Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. If a cup […]
Paper towels
What? This is a paper or card Where? If you have used the paper towel for cleaning out […]
Pasta/rice/noodle bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
PC
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Perfume Bottles
What? These are normally made of glass Where? These can be brought to a local bring bank, if […]
Pet food
What? This is food waste Where? This should be placed in the food waste recycling bin. How? Remove […]
Pet food bag/pouch
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Pet waste
What? Dog / Cat poo Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. How? All animal […]
Petrol
What? This is a hazardous material Where? Check the map to see if this is accepted at your […]
Photographs
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
Pizza boxes
What? This is a paper or card Where? If this is from a frozen, home-cooked pizza the packaging […]
Plasterboard
What? This is building material Where? Check the map for your local civic amenity site with the list […]
Plastic bottles
What? This is a rigid plastic. A deposit was paid at time of purchase which can be reclaimed. […]
Plastic film on meats and cheese
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Plastic plant pots / Flower pots
What? When you purchase plants or flowers they will normally come in a rigid plastic tub or tray. […]
Plastic shopping/carrier bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Plastic sugar bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Plastic Trays
What? Rigid trays which any type of meat can be purchased in, they come in many colours and […]
Plastic tubs & trays
What? This is a rigid plastic Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? Please […]
Plastic wrap from cigarettes and tobacco
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Plastic wrap on flowers
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Plush Toys
What? This is a textile or clothing Where? This should be placed in a clothing bank. How? We […]
Polystyrene
What? Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS), this is the one made up of what looks like little balls but […]
Postage stamps
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
Pouch – rice/lentils/grains/beans
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Pouch wet wipes
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Pringles
What? This brand of crisps and similar. Where? The plastic lid can be placed in the recycle bin […]
Printer cartridges
What? This is a composite Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. General Comment / […]
Printers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Projectors
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Pyrex
Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. General Comment / Tip While pyrex ovenware is […]
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Radios
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Rags
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
Rapid Antigen Test
What? The SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of specific antigens […]
Razor Blades
What? The most commonly used are disposable razor blades, where you use and dispose if the whole thing […]
Receipts
What? Small slips of paper you normally receive at the shops as proof of purchase Where? The majority […]
Records
What? This is a composite Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. General Comment / […]
Rubble
What? This is building material. Where? Check the waste services locator for your local civic amenity site with […]
Rugs
What? This is a textile or clothing Where? This should be placed in a clothing bank. General Comment […]
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Salad bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Sat navs
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Saucepans
What? These are composites and are generally made of metal with either a wooden or plastic handle. This […]
School uniforms
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
Sellotape
What? This is a soft plastic Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. Prevention Tip […]
Shampoo bottles
What? Hair shampoo and conditioner bottles are rigid plastic. Where? This should be placed in the household recycling […]
Shoes & boots
What? This is a textile or clothing. Where? Very worn or damaged shoes should be placed in the […]
Shopping bags
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Shower gel/shampoo refill pouches
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Shredded paper
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin if […]
Sideboards
What? This is furniture / a bulky item. Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
Six pack ring/wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Sliced Pan Clear wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
sliced pan paper/plastic/wax
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Smoke alarms
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Sofas / settees
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
Soup pouch
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Spectacles (Glasses)
Where Many opticians take back unwanted or damaged spectacles / Glasses for refurbishment and use by charities. Some […]
Stamps
What? This is a paper or card Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
Stereos
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Sticky tape
What? This is a soft plastic Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin.
Stock pots
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Stools
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
Sweet tins
What? This is a metal similar to tins & cans. Where? This should be placed in the household […]
Sweet wrapper
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Syringes
What? A tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a […]
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Tables
What? This is furniture / a bulky item Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
Tablet computers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE]. Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Tea bags / leaves
What? The leaves are considered a food item but currently many tea bags may contain small amounts of […]
Tea towels
What? Anything made of material or fabrics is a textile and should not be placed in your general […]
Telephone directories
What? This is a paper or card. Where? This should be placed in the household recycling bin. How? […]
Telephones
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Tiles (floor and wall)
What? Tiles are classified as building material. Where? Old, broken or damaged tiles should be brought to a […]
Tissues
What? Tissues are made from paper. Where? Used tissues should be placed in the general waste bin. Used […]
Toaster
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Toner cartridges
What? Toner cartridges are a composite generally made from rigid plastic and ink. Where? Almost all retailers that […]
Tools (manual)
What? Tools are generally composites made up of materials like metal, wood and plastic. Where? It can be […]
Tools (Electrical)
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Toothbrush [Electric]
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Toothbrush [manual]
What? This is a composite generally made from different types of plastic. Where? Old toothbrushes should be placed […]
Toothpaste tubes
What? Toothpaste tubes are a composite material. Where This should be placed in the general waste bin. Why? […]
Torch
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Tumble dryers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
TVs
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Tyres
What? Tyres are composite materials made from natural and synthetic rubber which combine to make up the core […]
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Vacuum Cleaner
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Video recorders
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Video tapes
What? Video tapes are generally made up of a number of different types of materials including rigid plastic […]
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Wallpaper
What? This is a paper or card. Where? This can be placed in your recycling bin. How? Please […]
Wardrobes
What? This is furniture / a bulky item. Where? Furniture at the end of its useful life can […]
Washer dryers
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Washing Machine
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Watches
What? Unwanted watches can be donated to your local charity shop: http://www.icsa.ie General Comment / Tip Watches and jewellery […]
Water bottles
What? This is a rigid plastic. A deposit was paid at time of purchase which can be reclaimed. […]
Water filters
What? Water filters are generally made of plastics and activated carbon. So this means it is a composite […]
Wet wipes
What? This is a soft plastic Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin. Why? Baby […]
Wet wipes outer wrap
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
White goods
What? This is an electrical item [WEEE] Where? This should be brought to a WEEE dropoff recycling point […]
Wood & timber
What? This is building material. Where? This should be brought to a civic amenity site, check the waste […]
Wool
What? Wool is technically a textile. Where? This should be placed in the general waste bin as it […]
Wrapper cheese slices
What? A soft plastic is any type of plastic that you can scrunch in your hand. Where? This […]
Wrapping paper [Ribbon / Bow]
What? Most varieties of wrapping paper are made from light card or printed paper. However shiny or metallic […]