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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Cork City

07/09/2026

Cork City Council, in conjunction with the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices, is holding a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 12pm to 4pm.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Only householders who have booked in advance will be admitted.

Book your free place here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/household-hazardous-waste-collection-cork-booking-essential-tickets-1998364900211?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

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 12:00pm-16:00pm on Saturday September 12th, 2026, and entry is permitted only for those who have registered online.
  • Opening hours are dependent on capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency.
  • If you are having any issues with booking, please contact Cork CityCounty Council on 021 492 4000 or email waste_enforcement@corkcity.ie
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