What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Household Hazardous waste includes substances or objects that are discarded, intended to be discarded, or required to be discarded, and that have dangerous properties such as being corrosive, explosive, irritant, flammable, or toxic. Even empty containers that held these substances are considered hazardous waste.

Such products include certain paints, cleaning agents, stains and varnishes, car batteries, motor oil, and pesticides. The leftover contents of such products are known as “household hazardous waste.” Such items are labelled with symbols such as corrosive, hazardous or toxic. When improperly disposed of, household hazardous waste can create a potential risk to our health, safety and the environment.

These items should never be placed in waste bins or poured down sinks, toilets or drains.

Why is it important to dispose of household hazardous waste properly?

Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can pose risks to human health, safety, and the environment. Household hazardous waste requires special treatment before recycling or disposal and must not be placed with regular household waste.

When is the next household hazardous waste collection?

The next collection event will take place on Saturday, 18 October, from 9am to 1pm at the Castlerea Civic Amenity Site (F45 E162).

What items can I bring to the household hazardous waste collection?

You can bring the following items (limits may apply):

• Adhesives/glues/resins/sealants
• Aerosols (e.g. deodorant cans, spray paints)
• Antifreeze, engine coolants
• Bleaches, cleaning agents, detergents, drain cleaners
• Empty oil containers, oil filters, motor oil (limit: 25 litres per customer)
• Garden fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides
• Household pesticides, inks, mixed fuels
• Paint (limit: 10 cans per customer), paint thinners, paint strippers, varnishes

Important Reminders:

• No commercial or farm waste accepted
• Strictly for householders only
• Only products in original containers with original labels will be accepted
• Some waste types have limited capacity
• Do not leave materials at the venue outside of opening hours

Where can I find more information about household hazardous waste disposal?

For further details, please refer to “A Householder’s Guide to Hazardous Waste Prevention”

https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/waste/hazardous-waste/a-householders-guide-to-hazardous-waste-prevention.php

Or

https://mywaste.ie/sustainability/hazardous-household-waste/