Free household hazardous waste collection day to take place in Tullamore
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Offaly County Council are teaming up to host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, November 1.
Taking place from 9am to 1pm at Derryclure Civic Amenity Site, Derryclure, Tullamore, this vital initiative is proudly funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
This initiative lets you safely bid goodbye to those lingering products tucked away under the sink or gathering dust in the shed. Think leftover paint tins, harsh cleaning chemicals, bleach, garden herbicides, and forgotten aerosol cans - gone in one clean sweep, with peace of mind.
What You Can Bring (Household Items ONLY)
The collection day will accept household items that contain potentially harmful components. Please ONLY bring the following:
Household Chemicals: Disinfectants, detergents, bleach, oven cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, and other potent cleaning agents
Personal Care Products: Nail polish, nail polish remover, aerosols, and other chemical-based cosmetic products
Garden Chemicals: Pesticides, herbicides, and other chemical treatments used in lawn and garden care
Paints: Leftover paint and paint related products such as paintbrushes and rollers.
Solvents: Varnishes, thinners, strippers, inks, glues, resins, and other solvent-based products
Automotive Products: Used motor oil, petrol, diesel, antifreeze, surface polish, and other automotive fluids
Frank Bourke, Executive Engineer from Offaly County Council said: “Proper disposal of household hazardous waste is crucial to protecting Offaly’s natural environment. If these hazardous waste items end up in general waste bins, they can cause serious pollution, additionally health and safety issues. This event offers a convenient and free way for residents to safely get rid of harmful materials, helping us keep our communities and ecosystems clean and healthy. We urge everyone to participate and make a positive impact.”
“Improper disposal of hazardous waste poses serious risks to both our health and the environment,” said Martin O’Gorman, Technical Support Officer at the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices. “The aim of this household hazardous waste collection initiative is to make the disposing process simple and convenient for householders to safely get rid of these harmful materials. It’s vital that hazardous products are kept out of the general waste bin and handled responsibly.”
Don't miss this chance to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste for FREE. Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-hazardous-waste-collection-derryclure-civic-amenity-tullamore-tickets-1794551304259?aff=oddtdtcreator to pre-book your spot.
Only registered attendees will be granted entry. Just remember to bring items in their original containers with legible original labels. For a complete list of accepted materials, visit www.mywaste.ie or https://www.offaly.ie/hazardous-waste-notification/