- he Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Limerick City and County Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Limerick on Saturday, 13th June 2026
- Citizens can dispose, household hazardous items such as paints (10 can/tub limit per person), cleaners, pesticides, automotive fluids, and more
- 9 am to 1 pm at Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell V94 K858
- Entry is permitted only for those who have registered via www.mywaste.ie
8th June 2026 – 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 Limerick residents!
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Limerick City and Council are teaming up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell V94 K858. 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 (limit 10 cans per customer) 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 (25 litre limit per customer), 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 9 am to 1 pm 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
Commenting on the initiative, Arlene Mellett, Senior Executive Engineer from Limerick City and County Council said: “We’re proud to partner with the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices to offer this safe, controlled collection day. Please remember only household hazardous waste is accepted, and it is important to note that hazardous products are not placed in the general waste bin. We encourage everyone from Limerick to make use of this collection day to dispose their household hazardous waste safely.”
“Mishandling hazardous waste poses serious risks not only to our environment but also to public health,” says Carol Sweetnam, Senior Executive Scientist from the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices. “Improper disposal of hazardous waste can harm both ecosystems and local communities. This collection event aims to provide householders with an easy and convenient way to safely dispose of these materials, helping us protect and preserve a clean, safe environment for all.”
Don’t miss this chance to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste. for FREE. Register on www.mywaste.ie to pre-book your spot — only registered attendees will be granted entry. Remember to bring items in their original containers with legible original labels.
For a complete list of accepted materials and to book your spot, visit www.mywaste.ie.