Hazardous Waste
It is essential that householders dispose of hazardous wastes safely and responsibly.
Hazardous waste includes:
Varnishes, Adhesives, Glues, Inks, Sealants, Waste Oils (engine, gear and lubricating), Batteries (Lead, Ni-Cd, Mercury Dry Cells), Cleaning Agents, Disinfectants, Bleaches, Caustic Soda, Waste Medicines, Antifreeze, Paints (Solvent-Based), Paint Stripper/Thinner, Herbicides, Pesticides, Weed Killer, Insecticides, Poisons, Fungicides, Aerosols, Electrolyte from batteries and accumulators, Fluorescent Tubes
These products all contain substances that are poisonous, corrosive or flammable.
PLEASE DO NOT put these items in the grey bin as they are toxic and pose a considerable health and environmental hazard.
For batteries: You are entitled to leave batteries back free of charge to retail outlets selling equivalent batteries. Batteries can be deposited even if you are not purchasing new batteries. Battery collection points are also provided in many public buildings throughout the city, including the recycling centre in Liosbaun Industrial Estate
For waste medicines: Some pharmacies will accept (although they are not obliged to) unused medicines for disposal. Do not put old medicines in your grey bin and do not flush it down the toilet - both methods of disposal can have serious environmental implications.
Fluorescent tubes, cooking and waste engine oil are accepted at Galway City Council Recycling Centre. Mon-Thu 2-4, Fri 2-3, Sat 9-1.
For paint: Paint is now accepted at Galway City Council's recycling centre in Liosbaun Industrial Estate. Mon-Thu 2-4, Fri 2-3, Sat 9-1.
For other hazardous waste, a mobile hazardous waste collection facility visits the city throughout the year.
The next collection date is: to be confirmed.