Carlow householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2026.
The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Carlow County Council, kick off on Wednesday May 06 at Tullow Mart, Bunclody Road, Tullow from 10am-4pm.
On Wednesday May 13 a collection will take place at Hacketstown Fire Station, Fair Green, Hacketstown Lower, Hacketstown from 10am-4pm.
Collections will be ongoing throughout May at locations across the county.
Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled for free on the day, including old washing machines, TVs, toasters and kettles, electronic tools and toys, cables, IT equipment, mobile phones, remote controls, batteries, including farm fence batteries, and even watches.
“In Carlow, and across Ireland, we are buying more electrical goods than ever – with people purchasing an average 23kg per head in 2024 compared to 16kgs just seven years ago,” said WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan.
“Shopping stats show a surge in spend on new electrical devices like mobile phones, computers, small kitchen appliances and white goods. With old items still lying around many households we want to offer the opportunity to recycle these for free. People in Carlow have contributed greatly to e-waste recycling every year, with 718 tonnes of electrical waste collected in the county in 2024, and we want to encourage that trend.”
Find more info at weeeireland.ie
Free Electrical Recycling Day
