Free e-waste recycling facilities in Limerick

LIMERICK householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste for recycling on free collection days.

The events, hosted by Weee Ireland, take place on Saturday, May 18 from 10am-4pm at Tesco Coonagh Superstore, on Tuesday, May 14 from 10am-4pm at GVM Mart, Dromcollogher and on May 16 from 10am-4pm at GVM Mart, Abbeyfeale.

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled for free on the day, including old washing machines, TVs, toasters and kettles, electronic tools and toys, cables, IT equipment, mobile phones, remote controls, batteries, including farm fence batteries, and even watches.

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“In Limerick, and across Ireland, we are buying more electrical goods than ever – with people purchasing an average 25kg per head in 2022 compared to 16kgs just five years ago,” said WEEE Ireland chief executive Leo Donovan.

“Shopping stats show a surge in spend on new electrical devices like mobile phones, computers, small kitchen appliances and white goods. With old items still lying around many households we want to offer the opportunity to recycle these for free. 

“People in Limerick have contributed greatly to e-waste recycling every year, with 2,268 tonnes of electrical waste collected in the county in 2022.”