Two Awards for Social Enterprise and Circular Economy

Dublin City recently celebrated the very best of local innovation and social impact at the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards, held at the historic Mansion House in Dublin 2 on Thursday Sept 11th 2025

Recycle IT is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Dublin City Social Enterprise Award 2025 and the Nancy Ward Circular Economy Award 2025, in recognition of a commitment to community impact, circular innovation, and environmental sustainability.

The Dublin City Social Enterprise Award is a mark of distinction that celebrates organisations making a real difference in people’s lives. This achievement reflects hard work, vision, and dedication to creating positive change. Beyond recognition, the award provides valuable funding, resources, and opportunities to grow. It also builds awareness and trust, helping to strengthen partnerships, inspire staff and trainees, and expand the organisation’s ability to deliver meaningful social, economic, and environmental benefits.

In addition, Recycle IT is deeply honored to receive the Nancy Ward Circular Economy Award 2025, offered in association with the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards and sponsored by The Entrepreneurs Academy. This award celebrates Recycle IT and its approach to reusing, reducing, and recycling – practices that help drive a more sustainable future. The recognition is especially meaningful as it pays tribute to the late Nancy Ward, a much-loved colleague and friend of The Entrepreneurs Academy, who passed away in April 2023

“These awards underscore the strategic importance of social enterprises in addressing both community and environmental challenges,” said Una Lavelle, General Manager at Recycle IT. “They validate the commitment of our team, partners, and stakeholders while providing the resources and visibility needed to expand our impact.”

Recycle IT extends its appreciation to Dublin City Council, Inner City Enterprises, the Entrepreneurs Academy, and all supporters who have made this recognition possible. These achievements further strengthen the organisation’s capacity to scale operations, enhance collaboration, and deliver lasting benefits for society and the environment.

You will find a list of all the hard working Social Enterprise awardees below.

Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – Awardees:  

Please take a minute to view a short video of each social enterprise highlighting their role and operations in addressing a social need on LEO Dublin City’s YouTube Channel.  

About Recycle IT

Recycle IT, is an award-winning social enterprise offering electrical, electronic and metal recycling services through drop off and collection. Recycling services are provided in partnership with WEEE Ireland and South Dublin County Council.

Recycle IT is supported by Pobal and Dormant Accounts and authorised by the National Waste Collection Permit Office and the local authorities across the east midlands waste region.

Our goal is to create training and employment opportunities through the provision of waste management services. Surplus earned income is reinvested in operational, and employment-related costs.

For more information on Recycle IT please call 01 4578321, email info@recycleit.ie or visit our website www.recycleit.ie