People living in Galway City will have a chance to dispose of any hazardous waste that has been building up this weekend with a special waste collection event.
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Galway City Council are holding a hazardous waste collection day this Saturday, September 6 at Ballybrit Racecourse from 8am to 12pm.
This is an excellent opportunity to get rid of leftover paint cans, old chemical sprays, pesticides, motor oil, or other lurking items that aren’t safe to dump normally.
Items that will be accepted at this event include:
- Household Chemicals: Disinfectants, detergents, bleach, oven cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, and other potent cleaning agents.
- Personal Care Products: Nail polish, nail polish remover, aerosols, and other chemical-based cosmetic products.
- Garden Chemicals: Pesticides, herbicides, and other chemical treatments used in lawn and garden care.
- Paints: Leftover paint and paint related products such as paintbrushes and rollers.
- Solvents: Varnishes, thinners, strippers, inks, glues, resins, and other solvent-based products.
- Automotive Products: Used motor oil, petrol, diesel, antifreeze, surface polish, and other automotive fluids.
Conor McNamara, Executive Engineer of Galway City Council said, “We encourage everyone from Galway City to make use of this collection day to dispose their household hazardous waste safely.”
This event is for household waste only, with a limit of 10 cans/tubs per customer for leftover paint and 25 litres per customer for motor oil.
Entry costs €10 per vehicle, and will only be allowed if you have booked ahead of time at www.mycoco.ie/galwaycity/hwd.
Medicines, medical waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and gas canisters will not be accepted.
“Mishandling hazardous waste poses serious risks not only to our environment but also to public health,” says Carol Sweetnam from the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices.
“Improper disposal of hazardous waste can harm both ecosystems and local communities.”
“This collection event aims to provide householders with an easy and convenient way to safely dispose of these materials, helping us protect and preserve a clean, safe environment for all.”
