The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Meath County Council are teaming up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, 3 October from 8am to 12pm at Kells Recycling Centre in the Lloyd Business Park on the Cavan Road in KellsĀ This vital initiative, funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, lets people safely bid goodbye to those lingering products tucked away under the sink or gathering dust in the shed such as 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:
ļ· This collection is for household hazardous waste only. Commercial/farm waste cannot be accepted;
ļ· Medicines, medical waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and gas canisters will not be accepted;
ļ· There’s a 10 can/tub limit per customer for leftover paint;
ļ· Thereās a 25 litre per customer limit for motor oil;
ļ· Please plan your visit accordingly, as materials cannot be left outside of the opening hours from 8am to 12pm on Saturday, 3 October and entry is permitted only for those who have registered online;
ļ· Opening hours are dependent on capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency.
Denise Clynch, Environmental Awareness Officer from Meath County Council said: āWeāre proud to partner with the Regional Waste
Management Planning Offices to offer this safe, controlled collection day. Please remember only household hazardous waste is accepted, and it is important to note that hazardous products are not placed in the general waste bin. We encourage everyone in the county to make use of this collection day to dispose their household hazardous waste safely.ā
Rachael McKeown, Technical Support Officer from the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices said, āHousehold hazardous waste presents serious risks when it is stored or disposed of incorrectly. Through initiatives like this, we aim to make it as straightforward as possible for residents to safely remove these materials and ensure they are managed in a responsible, environmentally sound way. Every action, no matter how small, helps protect our communities, waterways, and the natural environment we all depend on.ā
To register and pre-book your spot, please click here. Only registered attendees will be granted entry. For a complete list of accepted materials and to book your spot, visit www.mywaste.ie.
