Dates confirmed for Louth Mattress & Couch Amnesty event
Collections to take place in Dundalk, Ardee and Drogheda
Louth County Council has confirmed the dates and times for its Mattress and Couch Amnesty event in the county, which will see collections take place in Dundalk, Ardee and Drogheda.
The local authority's Environment Section has been approved government funding of €76,800 for the completion of three AntiDumping Initiative (ADI) Projects in 2024. The Mattress and Couch Amnesty Event in Louth, which aims to prevent the illegal disposal of bulky household items, has proven quite successful over the past number of years, with a large number of both items being collected.
The event takes place on the following dates across the county:
- Dundalk - Wednesday 11 September from 9.30am to 5.30pm at the V&W Civic Amenity Centre, Newry Road, Dundalk, A91 X72W
- Drogheda - Wednesday 11 September from 9.30am to 5.30pm at the V&W Civic Amenity Centre, Mell Road, Drogheda, A92 N126
- Ardee - Thursday 12 September from 9.30am to 3.30pm at Kieran & McGee Ardee Livestock Sales Yard, Drumgoolestown, Ardee, A92 VP92
Mattress and couch disposal costs will be covered by Louth County Council. The normal recycling centre entry charge of €4 applies in Dundalk and Drogheda.
Mattresses must be clean and dry. This is a service for domestic users only, commercial waste will not be accepted. Items accepted are mattresses, armchairs and sofas, other furniture items will not be accepted on the day. There is a maximum limit of three items per vehicle.
For further enquiries contact, V&W Civic Amenity Centre, Newry Road, Dundalk on 042 932 9200, or Louth County Council's Environment Section, Louth County Council, County Hall, Dundalk on 042 933 5457