Get rid of hazardous household waste
Hazardous items like leftover paint cans, old chemical sprays and containers pose a risk to your family and the environment. Get rid of them safely this Saturday for free!
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council are teaming up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday 12 September from 12pm to 4pm at Tramore Valley Park civic amenity site.
This initiative lets you safely dispose of 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.
Why is this so important? Throwing hazardous items like bleach, paints, or aerosol cans into your general waste bin or pouring them down the drain can have serious consequences. These substances can contaminate our soil and water sources, harming wildlife and potentially entering our drinking water supply.
They can also pose risks to waste collection workers and cause dangerous chemical reactions or even fires in waste facilities. This collection day provides a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound alternative.
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 (limit 10 cans per customer) 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 (25 litre limit per customer), petrol, diesel, antifreeze, surface polish, and other automotive fluids
Important reminders:
This collection is for household hazardous waste only. Commercial/farm waste cannot be accepted
Booking essential - Plan your visit, as materials cannot be left outside of the opening hours from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, and entry is permitted only for those who have registered online
Medical waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and gas canisters will not be accepted
There's a limit of 10 cans/tubs of paint per customer
There’s a limit of 25 litres of motor oil per customer limit
Opening hours are subject to capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency
Only products in original containers with original labels will be accepted.
Noel Murtagh, Senior Engineer Waste Management from Cork City Council said: “We’re delighted to partner with the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices to provide Cork city residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of household hazardous waste. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this collection day to safely dispose of unwanted hazardous products, helping to protect our environment and keep our waste collection services safe. It is important to remember that household hazardous waste should never be placed in the general waste bin, and that only eligible household hazardous waste will be accepted at the collection.”
“Mishandling hazardous waste poses serious risks not only to our environment but also to public health,” said Carol Sweetnam, Senior Executive Scientist from the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices. “Improper disposal of hazardous waste can harm both ecosystems and local communities. This collection event aims to provide householders with an easy and convenient way to safely dispose of these materials, helping us protect and preserve a clean, safe environment for all.”
Register on https://www.eventbrite.com /e/1998364900211?aff=oddtdtcreator to pre-book your spot — only registered attendees will be granted entry at Tramore Valley Park civic amenity site T12 AE86. This initiative is funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.