Opportunity for Offaly people to dispose of household hazardous waste for free

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 Offaly residents!

The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Offaly County Council are teaming up to host a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, November 1, from 9am to 1pm at Derryclure Civic Amenity Site, Derryclure, Tullamore, County Offaly, R35 FT53. 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 can only be accepted between 9:00am and 1:00pm on Saturday November 1st, 2025, and entry is permitted only for those who have registered online
Opening hours are dependent on capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency

For a complete list of accepted materials, visit www.mywaste.ie or https://www.offaly.ie/hazardous-waste-notification/

Don't miss this chance to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste for FREE. Tap here to register  - to pre-book your spot — only registered attendees will be granted entry. Just remember to bring items in their original containers with legible original labels.

Frank Bourke, Executive Engineer from Offaly County Council said, “Proper disposal of household hazardous waste is crucial to protecting Offaly’s natural environment. If these hazardous waste items end up in general waste bins, they can cause serious pollution, additionally health and safety issues. This event offers a convenient and free way for residents to safely get rid of harmful materials, helping us keep our communities and ecosystems clean and healthy. We urge everyone to participate and make a positive impact.”

“Improper disposal of hazardous waste poses serious risks to both our health and the environment,” said Martin O’Gorman, Technical Support Officer at the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices. “The aim of this household hazardous waste collection initiative is to make the disposing process simple and convenient for householders to safely get rid of these harmful materials. It’s vital that hazardous products are kept out of the general waste bin and handled responsibly.”