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Drop-off your old and unwanted electrical items for free

Drop-off your old and unwanted electrical items for free

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

AN unwanted fridge or washing machine taking up space? Old laptop or hairdryer gathering dust? Well, the perfect opportunity to enjoy a spring clean is on the way.
EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

The boss of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland says the benefits of repair and recycling are not accounted for in the targets.
Shoppers urged to recycle electronics over busy season

Shoppers urged to recycle electronics over busy season

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Two thirds of small electronics are not being recycled.
Feature on 80 Dublin bins to deter people from searching for bottles to return

Feature on 80 Dublin bins to deter people from searching for bottles to return

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

The new branded bin surrounds were made to be easily identifiable to the general public.
Over 500m plastic bottles and cans returned since launch of deposit scheme

Over 500m plastic bottles and cans returned since launch of deposit scheme

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

There are now over 2,500 reverse vending machines and over 350 manual collection return points nationwide.
Over 347 million drinks containers returned in first six months of deposit return scheme

Over 347 million drinks containers returned in first six months of deposit return scheme

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

The company running it has said 84 per cent of people in the country have used one of the reverse vending machines.
Record-breaking amount of electronic waste recycled in 2023 – figures

Record-breaking amount of electronic waste recycled in 2023 – figures

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Approximately 18.1 million appliances were collected for recycling in Ireland last year.
Concern raised over unsafe dumping of electrical items

Concern raised over unsafe dumping of electrical items

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Research found one in eight people are putting unwanted items like earbuds and smartwatches in household bins
Ireland expected to recycle over 62,000 tonnes of packaging this Easter

Ireland expected to recycle over 62,000 tonnes of packaging this Easter

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

An overwhelming majority (88 per cent) said that they felt confident in their recycling abilities when it comes to disposing Easter egg packaging.
Over 5 million drinks containers returned since launch of Deposit Return Scheme

Over 5 million drinks containers returned since launch of Deposit Return Scheme

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

There are over 2,300 operational reverse vending machines now accessible across the country
Explained: What is the new Deposit Return Scheme and how does it work?

Explained: What is the new Deposit Return Scheme and how does it work?

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

The scheme will commence on February 1st
Study finds 95% of people plan to use new deposit return scheme

Study finds 95% of people plan to use new deposit return scheme

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Re-turn, Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme goes live on February 1st, 2024
SuperValu and Centra invest €28m in reverse vending machines

SuperValu and Centra invest €28m in reverse vending machines

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

A total of 667 reverse vending machines are available to customers in 219 SuperValu and 321 Centra stores nationwide
Councils urged to carry out spot checks of bins due to low recycling rates

Councils urged to carry out spot checks of bins due to low recycling rates

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Households and businesses are still putting the majority of their waste in the wrong bin, the EPA said
Recycling firm claims Paul Hyde was involved in planning refusal for Cork facility, court told

Recycling firm claims Paul Hyde was involved in planning refusal for Cork facility, court told

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

The action has been brought by County Clean Recycling Unlimited Company
Hospitality industry demands unified deposit return scheme across UK and Ireland

Hospitality industry demands unified deposit return scheme across UK and Ireland

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

The United Kingdom and Ireland Licensed Trade Association has issued a statement

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