Recycle your stuff

Keeping waste out of landfill or incineration is an important part of being circular, and after preventing waste and re-using your stuff as much as possible, recycling is one of the best ways to achieve this.

Recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency found that over two thirds of general waste in household and commercial bins could have been recycled.

Separating your waste so that it is clean, dry and loose, is the best way to make sure it can be recycled.

Food waste and plastics are the most common types of waste in household general bins, while food waste, paper and plastics are the most common types of waste in commercial bins.

Brown Bins

From 1 January 2024, every household in the State will be entitled to a brown bin for food waste and light garden waste by their waste collector.

These changes will enable all households with access to a waste collection service to segregate their waste, minimise the amount of waste that goes to landfill, and reuse waste through measures such as recycling, composting or anaerobic digestion. This will help us make a positive contribution to our national recycling rates and can save money.

Electrical Recycling

WEEE Ireland has lots of information about where to recycle your electronic items, including vapes, batteries and lightbulbs that can no longer be used. Find out more on the WEEE Ireland website.

My Waste

Check out the MyWaste website for information on which bin is best for different waste items, and lots more tips for reducing your waste.