Bring Banks in County Sligo

Sligo County Council operates 41 bank sites across the county to support convenient, free recycling for households. 

These sites accept: 

  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Textiles (at selected locations) 

Important: Glass is not accepted in household recycling bins for health and safety reasons and must be brought to bring banks. 

Find your nearest location: https://mywaste.ie/dispose-waste/at-home/where-you-can-take-your-recycling-waste/ 

 

Using Bring Banks 

To ensure materials are recycled correctly, please follow these guidelines: 

Glass 

  • Clean, empty bottles and jars only
  • Separate by colour: clear, green, and brown 

Cans 

  • Aluminum drink cans
  • Steel food tins
  • Empty aerosol cans 

Textiles (selected locations only) 

  • Clean, dry clothes and fabrics only 

Locate your nearest textile bank location here: https://textilesmap.mywaste.ie/

What NOT to Put in Bring Banks 

  • Pyrex, crystal, mirrors, or window glass
  • Plastic bottles (use Deposit Return Scheme or kerbside bins)
  • General waste or bags of mixed recyclables 

If a Bring Bank is Full 

  • Use another nearby bring bank
  • Take your recycling home and return later 

Report a full bring bank: 

Glassco Recycling: 01 685 4400 

Sligo County Council: 071 911 1457 / 071 911 1454 

 

Other Recycling Options 

Plastic Bottles 

Plastic bottles are not accepted at bring banks. Please recycle them using: 

  • The Deposit Return Scheme
  • Your kerbside recycling collection
  • Civic amenity sites 

Fluorescent Light Bulbs 

These must be taken to civic amenity sites only due to hazardous materials. 

https://www.sligococo.ie/Environment/Waste/Recycling/RecyclingFacilities/

 

Illegal Dumping 

Leaving items beside bring banks is illegal, even if recyclable. 

This includes: 

  • Bags of recycling
  • Boxes or packaging
  • Household waste 

This is an offence under the Litter Pollution Act 1997–2009 (as amended). 

An on-the-spot fine of €150 may apply. 

https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/ 

 

Household Use Only 

Bring banks are for domestic use only. 

Businesses (e.g. pubs, restaurants, and shops) must arrange their own recycling services. Misuse reduces capacity for residents and disrupts collections.