Refuse Collection Services
The Refuse Collection Service in County Roscommon is privatised. Collectors provide a segregated collection service, where recyclables and municipal waste are collected on alternate weeks.It is advisable to contact all domestic waste contractors listed below to confirm availability of service in your area. All authorised Refuse Collectors are required to carry their Waste Collection Permit with them at all times. The permit number must be displayed on the collection vehicle along with their name and address.
- All waste collectors are legally obliged to provide recycling service to domestic customers.
- Please refer to the customer guidelines issued to you by your waste contractor.
- There is a variation in the range of recyclables accepted by each contractor.
The following table sets out details of authorised Refuse Collectors in Co. Roscommon:
Authorised Refuse Collectors| NAME | ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|
| Joe McLoughlin | Ardcolum, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitirm | 071-9641184 |
| Barna Waste | Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway | 1890 300 450 |
| AES | Main St, Newbridge, Co. Kildare | 045-439900 |
| WERS Waste | Tuam Business Park, Weir Road, Tuam, Co. Galway | 093-24027 |
Pre-Paid Refuse Bags
If you are on a waste collection route you and you do not have enough waste for a wheelie bin there is the option of a Pre-paid refuse bag. These bags will be collected the same week as the wheelie bins.
McLoughlins, Barna & AES supply prepaid refuse bags and recycling bags to shops for retail to customers.
Barna waste sell green bags for landfill waste and blue and clear bags for recyclables.
Call your local waste contractor for a list of shops that sell their Pre-paid Refuse Bags in your area.
Please retain a copy of your receipts as proof of the proper disposal/recovery of household waste.
Roscommon County Council Civic Amenity Sites
Roscommon County Council provide four Civic Amenity Sites in the County which take a wide variety of household waste for recycling.
Sites are situated at Killerney, Roscommon town, Aghalustia, Ballaghaderreen, The Demesne, Castlerea and Termon, Boyle.
Full details of the sites and opening hours are listed below.
With effect from the 4th August 2010 the following charges will apply for entry to the Civic Amenity Sites.
Car & Small Van €14.00 incl. VAT per book for 4 Tickets
Car & Trailer, Large Van/SUV
Small Van & Trailer €7.00 incl. VAT per ticket.
Large Van & Trailer
Jeep & Trailer/SUV & Trailer €10.00 incl. VAT per ticket
Details of sales outlets for the books of tickets are listed below.
Roscommon County Council pre-paid Refuse Bags (Blue Bags) retail at €6 each (incl. VAT) and can be deposited at Ballaghaderreen and Roscommon Civic Amenity Sites only. Details of sales outlets are listed below also.
PLEASE RETAIN COPY OF YOUR RECEIPTS AS PROOF OF PROPER DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE.
Click here for Opening Hours of Civic Amenity Sites.
Click here for the list of Materials accepted at Civic Amenity Sites.pdf (size 62.7 KB)
Roscommon County Council Recycling Tickets And Pre-Paid Blue Refuse Bags Are Available For Purchase From The Following Outlets
Roscommon County Council Offices| Office | Phone | Refuse Bags | Tickets |
|---|
| Castlerea Area Office | 094-9620022 | Yes | Yes |
| Environment Office, Roscommon | 090-6637262 | Yes | Yes |
| Boyle Area Office | 071-9662101 | No | Yes |
| Ballaghaderreen Civic Amenity Site Office | 094-9862767 | No | No |
| Ballaghaderreen Area Office | 094-9860073 | Yes | Yes |
| Strokestown Area Office | 071-9633016 | Yes | Yes |
Ballaghaderreen Area| Outlet | Refuse Bags | Tickets |
|---|
| Imelda Towey, Main Street, Ballaghaderreen | Yes | Yes |
| Toweys Costcuttter, Dublin Road, Ballaghaderreen | Yes | Yes |
| James Lavin, Newsround, Ballaghaderreen | Yes | Yes |
| Connaught Gold, Ballaghaderreen | Yes | Yes |
| Mitchells Shop, Ballaghaderreen | Yes | Yes |
Roscommon Area| Outlet | Refuse Bags | Tickets |
|---|
| Molloys Main Street, Roscommon | Yes | Yes |
| Supervalue, Main Street, Roscommon | Yes | Yes |
| Neilan Electrical, Lanesboro Road | Yes | Yes |
| Timothy Londis, Abbeytown, Roscommon | Yes | Yes |
| W. Walsh, Castle St, Roscommon | Yes | Yes |
Boyle Area| Outlet | Refuse Bags | Tickets |
|---|
| Carty's Garage, Chapel St, Boyle | No | Yes |
| Cooney's Centra, Greatmeadow, Boyle | No | Yes |
| Connaught Gold, Station Rd, Boyle | No | Yes |
| Kelly Londis, The Crescent | No | Yes |
| McDonaghs Newsagents, Bridge St. | No | Yes |
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Castlerea Area| Outlet | Refuse Bags | Tickets |
|---|
| Connaught Gold, Castlerea | No | Yes |
| Billy Doyle, Castlerea | No | Yes |
| Robert Flynn, Castlerea | No | Yes |
| Cahill's Supervalue, Castlerea | No | Yes |
| Harry Woods Service Station, Knock Road | No | Yes |
| Scahill Stores, Patrick St, Castlerea | No | Yes |
| Mace, The Square, Castlerea | No | Yes |
Click here for the Repak recycling facilities search.