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Hazardous Waste

What is hazardous waste?

Hazardous waste should not be disposed of in household waste.  This is usually because it has some of the following properties – corrosive toxic, explosive, irritant or flammable.

There are many different types of hazardous wastes, e.g.

  • Cleaning agents
  • Bleaches
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Oil
  • Asbestos
  • Old from medicines
  • Anti-freeze
  • Batteries
  • Waste medicine herbicides
  • Pesticides
  • Adhesives
  • Paint stripper
  • Paint stripper
  • Paint thinners
  • Fridges
  • Freezers
  • Electrical goods
  • Glues
  • Inks
  • Sealants

Where can I safely dispose of hazardous waste?

Many of these items can be recycled at Tubbercurry Civic amenity site for a small charge or for free if they are electrical goods.

 

Name of FacilityWhat can be recycledGate FeesOpening Hours

Tubbercurry Civic Amenity Site
Tubbercurry
Co. Sligo

Tel:  071-9186869

Bottles, Cans, Clothes, Batteries and Electrical goods (WEEE)
Free of Charge

Dry Recyclables i.e. paper, cardboard, plastic, tins, tetrapak, metals, wood waste, etc.
Fees apply

Household Hazardous Waste, i.e. Paint tins, Pesticide/herbicides containers,  Aerosols,  Medicines, Oil filters
Fees apply

Gate Fees for Household Recyclables
Car Load €4
Car and Trailer €7
Van  €7
Large Vehicle €15

Gate Fees for Household Hazardous Waste:
Paint Tins  -  €0 .50c for 5 litre can or smaller
€1.00 for over 5 litre can
Medicines -  €1.00 for 5 items
Oil Filters  -  €0.50c per item
Pesticides/Herbicides -  €1.00 per litre of space

For all of the above, any irregular loads will be charged at discretion of operator

Thursday and Friday:  10 am - 5 pm

 

Saturday:
10 am - 4 pm 

Asbestos

There is much uncertainty surrounding the handling and disposal of asbestos.  The most common form of asbestos queries usually refers to the flat or corrugated cement bound sheets.  However the attached link identifies typical asbestos products and where they are likely to be found. www.enfo.ie/leaflets/bs29 .htm

When considering the movement, handling and disposal of such material it is vital to consult the following technical advice: www.epa/ieTechnicalGuidanceandAdvice/GuideanceDocuments/Asbestos

Hazardous Waste Transportation

Businesses producing hazardous waste

If your company or business is producing hazardous waste, you are responsible for making sure that it is disposed of in a proper environmental manner.  This requires that any movement of hazardous waste must always be accompanied by a Consignment Note (C1 Form).  Failure to do so could result in a prosecution.  These forms are available from your Local Authority.

Transfrontier Shipment Documentation is required for the movement of waste into or out of the country.  Consult with the National TFS office in Dublin on such movements, telephone 01-4113440.