Waterford people encouraged to dispose of hazardous waste for free this weekend
The event is being hosted by the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Waterford City & County Council
People in Waterford are being encouraged to take their hazardous waste to SETU to be disposed of for free this weekend.
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Waterford City & County Council are teaming up to host a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, November 8 but you must book in advance.
It will be in place between 9am and 1pm at the rear car park of the main SETU campus.
This initiative lets you safely dispose of products tucked away under the sink or gathering dust in the shed.
Leftover paint tins, harsh cleaning chemicals, bleach, garden herbicides, and forgotten aerosol cans are all examples of what hazardous waste is.
Throwing hazardous items into your general waste bin or pouring them down the drain can have serious consequences as they 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.
What You Can Bring:
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
A number of items including commercial farm, or medicinal waste cannot be accepted.
Electrical waste is also not allowed.
There is a 10 can/tub limit per customer for leftover paint as well as a 25 litre per customer limit for motor oil.
You must register online if you wish to attend and pre-book your slot.