Free household hazardous waste collection day in Roscrea
Is your shed overflowing with leftover paint cans? Are old chemical sprays and containers lurking under your sink? Don't let these hazardous items pose a risk to your family or the environment any longer. Help has arrived for Tipperary residents!
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Tipperary County Council are teaming up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM (closed for lunch 12.30pm -1pm) at Roscrea Recycling Centre, Old Dublin Rd, Roscrea E53Y985. This vital initiative is proudly funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
This initiative lets you safely bid goodbye to those lingering products tucked away under the sink or gathering dust in the shed. Think leftover paint tins, harsh cleaning chemicals, bleach, garden herbicides, and forgotten aerosol cans - gone in one clean sweep, with peace of mind.
Why is this so important? Throwing hazardous items like bleach, paints, or aerosol cans into your general waste bin or pouring them down the drain can have serious consequences. These substances can contaminate our soil and water sources, harming wildlife and potentially entering our drinking water supply. They can also pose risks to waste collection workers and cause dangerous chemical reactions or even fires in waste facilities. This collection day provides a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound alternative.
What You Can Bring (Household Items ONLY)
The collection day will accept household items that contain potentially harmful components. Please ONLY bring the following:
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 (limit 10 cans per customer) 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 (25 litre limit per customer), petrol, diesel, antifreeze, surface polish, and other automotive fluids
Important Reminders:
This collection is for household hazardous waste only. Commercial/farm waste CANNOT be accepted
Medicines, medical waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and gas canisters will not be accepted
There's a 10 can/tub limit per customer for leftover paint
There’s a 25 litre per customer limit for motor oil
Please plan your visit accordingly, as materials cannot be left outside of the opening hours from 9 am to 3 pm on Wednesday 24th June
Roscrea Recycling Centre will close from 12:30 pm to 1 pm for lunch
Opening hours are dependent on capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency
Commenting on the initiative, Sharon Scully Senior Executive Officer at Tipperary County Council said: “We’re proud to partner with the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices to offer this safe, controlled collection day in Tipperary. Please remember only household hazardous waste is accepted, and it is important to note that hazardous products are not placed in the general waste bin. We encourage the residents to make use of this collection day to dispose their household hazardous waste safely.”
“Mishandling hazardous waste poses serious risks not only to our environment but also to public health,” says Carol Sweetnam, Senior Executive Scientist 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.”
Don't miss this chance to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste for FREE. For a complete list of accepted materials, visit www.mywaste.ie