Waste management and recycling

Plastic Bag Environmental Levy
There is a charge for plastic shopping bags issued at points of sale by retailers in Ireland. Find out about the charge and the situations where you will not have to pay for plastic bags.

Waste from electrical and electronic equipment
What is considered electrical and electronic waste in Ireland? Information about what you can do to help recycle and dispose of electrical waste material in a responsible way.

Domestic Recycling Services in Ireland
Domestic recycling involves collecting and separating your household waste. Where to recycle domestic waste and what happens to these items?

Recycling services and waste management
An overview of waste management in Ireland.

Domestic Refuse Services in Ireland
All local authorities in Ireland are obliged to arrange for the collection of domestic refuse. Find out how domestic refuse is disposed of by your local authority and private operators.

Recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
From August 2005 retailers have to take back waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE) in Ireland. Find out about the regulations governing take back and recycling of WEEE.

Composting domestic waste
Recycling and composting of domestic waste in Ireland is being promoted by your local authority as a way of reducing household waste sent to landfill. What is composting and how do you get started?

Tax relief on domestic service charges
Income tax relief is available if you pay local authority and other service charges in Ireland. Find out how to apply.

Landfill Sites
This document explains how waste is disposed of in a landfill site and the rules governing the operation of landfill sites in Ireland.

How to dispose of an end-of-life vehicle An end-of-life vehicle is a car or small van which is to be scrapped. Find out what you must do if want to dispose of one.
This document is in: Home > Travel and Recreation > Motoring > Buying or selling a vehicle

Burning household waste
Burning household waste at home or in your garden is illegal. If convicted of illegally burning waste, you can incur a fine or a prison sentence.