WEEE Ireland

01/06/2026

🗨️ 'Hey Google, what kind of electrical waste can I recycle?'

Opening your eyes to the benefits of e-waste recycling is just a question away!♻️

And remember, you can also recycle your smart speakers - Google, Alexa, Siri, they're all welcome!

Find out where you can recycle here: https://bit.ly/WEEElocations

My Waste Ireland

30/05/2026

Never Bin Batteries – Always Recycle for Free ♻️🔋

Lithium batteries are everywhere - powering our smartphones, laptops, tablets, e-bikes, and more. But did you know they can overheat or even catch fire if not handled properly? Accidents and injuries from lithium batteries are on the rise, so it’s important to use and dispose of them safely.

✅ Top Tips for Lithium Battery Safety

• Choose wisely – Buy from reputable sources and registered suppliers

• Use the right charger – Stick to manufacturer-recommended chargers and batteries

• Follow instructions – Always read and follow the guidelines

• Check for recalls – Stay informed and act quickly if needed

• Charge safely – Monitor devices while charging and unplug when done

• Don’t use damaged batteries – Avoid batteries that are swollen, leaking, or overheating

• Store safely – Keep batteries in a cool, dry place away from children and pets

• Recycle responsibly – Never bin batteries or battery-powered devices—always recycle for free

Recycling batteries and battery powered products helps conserve natural materials, reduce environmental impact, and keep our homes safe.

Find your nearest free recycling drop off point and learn more: https://www.weeeireland.ie/never-bin-batteries/

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment My Waste Ireland The Irish Waste Management Conference KMK Metals Recycling

28/05/2026

Your next FREE collection for all WEEE items is in Strokestown, County Roscommon at The Percy French Hotel on Saturday, 6th June 2026 from 10am - 4pm!♻️

Recycle your - fridges, toasters, lawnmowers, electrical toys, power tools...WEEE recycle anything from your household with a plug or battery! 😃

Collection info: https://www.weeeireland.ie/household-recycling/where-can-i-recycle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3-qs3gZExwmg6SdPRtNYHsVQxRYNH_W5NTk_muEbtiKm23EOP9EYBsttE_aem_dG4Xl0IlZm8LdbE97zKfng

Roscommon County Council KMK Metals Recycling My Waste Ireland

27/05/2026

WEEE Ireland are reminding the Agri sector to recycle all your batteries, in particular Farm Fence batteries. 🔋

Farmers 👨🏼‍🌾
Drop back your old farm fence batteries to the supplier you purchased the battery from.

Distributors 🚜
As the not for profit compliance scheme representing the Farm fence importers, WEEE Ireland are calling on all Co-ops and distributors to the Agri sector to participate in the collection program.

View locations here: https://weeeireland.pulse.ly/xfbgoivugr

25/05/2026

WEEE Ireland urging users not to bin the vapes ♻️

VA**RS in Galway are being urged to never bin their vapes as only six per cent of the 25 million vapes returned for recycling last year.

Recent figures from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland indicate that out of the 25 million vapes sold in Ireland last year, only 1.4 million returned for recycling while 23.6 million were simply thrown away or dumped in household bins.

Read more now: https://www.tuamherald.ie/2026/05/22/weee-ireland-urging-users-not-to-bin-the-vapes/

Galway County Council

VA**RS in Galway are being urged to never bin their vapes as only six per cent of the 25 million vapes returned for recycling last year.

25/05/2026

'Valuable resources lost forever': Carlow people urged not to throw vapes in the bin ♻️

Carlow va**rs are being urged to never bin their vapes as it is causing serious environmental and fire risks and "valuable resources to be lost forever."

Of the over 25 million vapes sold last year, only 1.4 million were disposed of correctly and returned for recycling.

Read more now: https://www.carlowlive.ie/news/home/2085313/valuable-resources-lost-forever-carlow-people-urged-not-to-throw-vapes-in-the-bin.html

Carlow County Council

The warning has come from Ireland's e-waste recycling scheme

25/05/2026

Never Bin Vapes - Always Recycle for Free!♻️

When electricals containing hidden batteries and electrical parts like vapes are incorrectly disposed of in household bins - they can get crushed or damaged during waste processing, sparking dangerous fires in bin trucks and recycling centres.

🔗 Find your free recycling point at https://www.weeeireland.ie/retailers/collections-deliveries/

25/05/2026

23.6 million vapes thrown away or dumped in household bins ♻️

Only 1.4 million of the 25 million vapes sold last year in counties covered by Ireland’s largest e-waste recycling scheme, were returned for recycling, new data shows.

An alarming 23.6 million were simply thrown away or dumped in household bins, according to new figures from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland – with the lithium batteries, electrical parts and plastic they contain lost forever.

Read more here:

Only 1.4 million vapes were recycled out of 25 million sold. Discover the consequences of 23.6 million vapes discarded improperly.

21/05/2026

Your next FREE collection for all WEEE items is in Gort, County Galway at the Gort Co-Operative Mart on Saturday, 30th May 2026 from 10am - 4pm!♻️

Recycle your - fridges, toasters, lawnmowers, electrical toys, power tools...WEEE recycle anything from your household with a plug or battery! 😃

Collection info: https://www.weeeireland.ie/household-recycling/where-can-i-recycle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3-qs3gZExwmg6SdPRtNYHsVQxRYNH_W5NTk_muEbtiKm23EOP9EYBsttE_aem_dG4Xl0IlZm8LdbE97zKfng

Galway County Council KMK Metals Recycling My Waste Ireland