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Waste collector issues warning over ‘contaminated’ recycling bins

A waste collection company in Donegal has issued a warning to householders about contaminated recycling bins. DM Waste, based at Labbadish on the outskirts of Letterkenny, has told customers that contaminated recycling bins will not be collected. ...

06 Apr 2023 at 17:40

National News

EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

An organisation that facilitates the collection of electronic waste has expressed concern that EU recycling targets ignore the impact of a growing circular economy in Ireland. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland, which is ...

14 Apr 2025 at 06:00

Letterkenny/Milford

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Letterkenny next week

Worried about that half-empty bottle of weed killer lurking in your garage? You're not alone! A recent survey found that over 50% of people in Ireland are concerned about handling hazardous household materials. But hold onto your hats, ...

24 Aug 2024 at 11:05

National News

'Risk to human health' - warning from EPA as almost half of septic tanks failed inspections

Nearly half of all septic tanks tested in Ireland in 2023 failed inspections, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA report, 45% of Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) ...

09 May 2024 at 10:49

National News

Concern raised over unsafe dumping of electrical items

One in eight people in Ireland continues to dump small electrical items in household bins, research shows. The rate for the improper disposal of the products, which has serious environmental and public health risks, almost ...

28 Apr 2024 at 10:58

National News

'Your kindness may kill' - People warned against feeding horses grass cuttings

People are being warned not to feed horses freshly cut grass and garden waste. My Lovely Horse Rescue (MLHR) issued a warning today (May 30) reminding people not to dispose of lawn mowings into horse pastures due to the ...

30 May 2024 at 17:12

Letterkenny/Milford

Letterkenny electrical wholesaler wins at Ireland’s second AEW awards

City Electrical Factors (CEF) Letterkenny has scooped the award for ‘Most Improved Branch’ for lighting recycling at Ireland’s second Association of Electrical Wholesalers (AEW) awards in Dublin. Sponsored by Waste ...

28 May 2024 at 14:43

National News

Understanding of raw materials in old appliances ‘a blind spot’ – recycling body

Half of consumers do not realise the materials in their old electrical appliances contain critical raw materials needed for renewable energy sources. Data by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ...

14 Oct 2025 at 00:01

National News

Minister calls for restaurant seconds to be offered for free to cut food waste

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has suggested restaurants should offer seconds for free in order to cut food waste. He said it is “purely common sense” for businesses to offer seconds rather than ...

08 Jan 2024 at 18:49

National News

Only a third of Irish people understand the recycling process, according to Repak survey

Ireland's leading recycling company have unveiled research for Earth Day (April 22nd), revealing that just over a third of Irish residents 'confidently understand' the recycling process. The survey of ...

22 Apr 2024 at 12:17

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