Galway City residents urged to dispose of their household hazardous waste safely
- The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Galway City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Galway on Saturday, 6th September 2025
- Citizens can dispose, for €10 per vehicle fee, household hazardous items such as paints (10 can/tub limit per person), cleaners, pesticides, automotive fluids, and more
- 8:00am to 12:00pm at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, H91 V654
- Entry is permitted only for those who have registered online to pre-book their spot
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 Galway City residents!
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Galway City Council are teaming up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, H91 V654. 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 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
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 8:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, and entry is permitted only for those who have registered online
- Opening hours are dependent on capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency
Don't miss this chance to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste. Register here https://www.mycoco.ie/galwaycity/hwd to pre-book and secure your spot for €10 per vehicle — only registered attendees will be granted entry. Just remember to bring items in their original containers with legible original labels. For a complete list of accepted materials, visit www.mywaste.ie