As a follow-up to a bike reuse and recycling initiative held in, 2022 Clontarf Residents Association have arranged another bike recycling event on Sunday, Oct 22nd 2023 at the car park, The Red Stables, St Anne’s Park, Dublin 3. (caged area at the back of the Red Stables).

You may have been inspired to buy a new bike or recently replaced your kid’s bike and still have the old ones, if so this is an excellent opportunity to recycle for reuse.

All types of bikes can be dropped off and Clontarf Residents Association has arranged for them to be refurbished and donated thanks to Bike Hub or safely recycled thanks to Recycle IT

The event will take place on Sunday, Oct 22nd 2023, between 10am to 2pm with members of the Clontarf Residents Association on hand to help on the day. Please use this opportunity for safe reuse and recycling and share the news of this event with others in your family and your social network. People from near and far are welcome to drop off.

Some Irish cycling facts

Cycling Ireland has welcomed research that found an unprecedented number of adults are cycling every week. The latest figures show an estimated 510,000 people within the Republic of Ireland are enjoying cycling as a form of exercise, participating at least once per week – May 2020.

15% of respondents to the National Travel Survey 2019 chose to take a journey by bicycle.

By far the most common reason why respondents cycle was for, enjoyment of cycling (55.7%), followed by keeping fit/exercise (49%). Greater freedom was cited by 17.6% of persons who choose to cycle, while one in six (16.5%) felt that it was a convenient mode of transport.

When asked what factors would encourage them to cycle more in the future, respondents said safer cycling routes (31.7%), followed by better health (20.5%) and more cycling-specific routes (17.3%). 

A total of 6,845 bikes were recorded as stolen in the period between January 2020 to April 23 of this year, in 6,477 theft incidents.

Sources: Cycling Ireland, the CSO as part of the National Travel Survey 2019 and An Garda Síochána

One of the most popular cycling routes in Dublin is the R807 road passing Clontraf leading into Howth. The designated cycle paths located right on the coast prove to be very popular with cyclists. This road leads into Howth, boasting lovely scenery and the very popular Baily lighthouse. A great route for cyclists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin!

Don’t forget, Sunday, Oct 22nd – Bike Resue and Recycling takes place between 10am and 2pm @ the car park of the Red Stables, St Anne’s Park, Dublin 3.

About Clontarf Residents’ Association

Since 1971 the Clontarf Residents’ Association has been advocating on behalf of the residents of Clontarf. The running of the Association and campaigns such as the opportunity to recycle bikes are funded through a membership subscription.

About Bike Hub

Bike Hub is a social enterprise running a community bike shop in Dun Laoghaire in partnership with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Cycling Without Age and DLR Sports Partnership. The aim of Bike Hub is to help make cycling accessible to as many people as possible in the local community.

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’s 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.

Repak has announced the finalists of the 2023 Pakman Awards. The Pakman Awards are Ireland’s leading environmental and sustainability awards and recognise excellence in recycling and waste management among Ireland’s businesses, organisations, community groups and local initiatives.

About the Awards

Now in its ninth year, the Pakman Awards honour organisations, individuals, and community initiatives who have made incredible efforts to make a difference to the environment. 

The Pakman Awards offer recognition to those committed to innovation in waste management and supporting a circular economy in Ireland. Each entrant shows their dedication in their efforts to help meet our Country’s recycling targets set out in EU legislation. Achieving the shortlisting is a great achievement and winning a Pakman Award is highly prestigious.

Shortlisted

Recycle IT is delighted to say we have been shortlisted under the heading: 2023 Community Recycling Initiative. The entry included details on our ongoing electrical recycling initiatives. It focused on our work with South Dublin County Council in running and promoting free mattress recycling collection events and drop-off days which allows people to recycle safely over 7 to 8 weeks each year.

We are really looking forward to meeting all the other organisations and initiatives that have been shortlisted and hearing about their work on awards night.

Each category winner is eligible to win the Overall Pakman Award, which celebrates outstanding achievements in recycling and waste management over the last 12 months. The Pakman Awards will take place on Thursday 26th October in The Shelbourne Hotel. 

Recycle IT is delighted to acknowledge further shortlistings and awards received over the years. Click here to learn more.

Visit the RTE website to get all the current news on the awards!

About Recycle IT

Recycle IT is an award-winning, not-for-profit, social enterprise established to create training and employment opportunities and promote environmental awareness through recycling and reuse. We work in partnership with WEEE Ireland and have been authorised by your local authority to provide electrical, electronic and pure metal recycling collections across Dublin since 2007. Recycle IT is fully compliant with WEEE Recycling Requirements and permit details are available here.

For more information about Recycle IT please click here.

On the Radio!
Listen to Una Lavelle, General Manager at Recycle IT speaking with Sunshine 106.8 FM about recent mattress and electrical recycling initiatives in the community – click here to listen

Drinking Coffee

In 2021, research by Bewley’s revealed that 78% of adults drink coffee every day. The average number of daily cups stands at 3 cups per adult with 55% of coffee drinkers enjoying a morning coffee most.

The research also indicates that younger coffee drinkers (18-24) enjoy coffee for more than just the taste with two-thirds (66%) saying it makes them feel grown-up and sophisticated.

The Americano was voted Ireland’s favourite coffee and when it comes to preparing coffee at home 48% of us like using a coffee machine.

On the downside, coffee pods used in home coffee machines can be a significant contributor to waste and pollution if not handled correctly. Saving each pod for recycling allows the metal, plastic and actual coffee to be reused for good. To learn more about coffee pod recycling, click here – many pod makers offer takeback or recycling schemes

The Coffee Machine

Over recent times, there has been a lot of discussion about the impact of coffee on the environment, but little about how coffee drinkers can dispose of their household and office coffee machine once it’s poured its last Caffè Americano!

As you know electronics waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. E-waste generation has increased by 60% between 2010 and 2019. Globally, over 50 million tons of e-waste is generated each year, and by 2030, that number will grow to approx. 75 million tons.

With a focus on reuse and repair, we can help reduce the number of electronic items ending up in the bin including old coffee machines. If repair for reuse is not an option, safe recycling is next best.

Recycling

Some manufacturers will accept the coffee machine back if you are purchasing another. Retailers will also take coffee machines for recycling, or they can be dropped off at recycling centres as electrical equipment.

It is worth noting electronics equipment of all types including coffee machines can be complex and include a mix of plastics, glass, and metals. These materials must be handled carefully to avoid releasing harmful chemicals into the environment. Recycle IT as part of Ireland’s WEEE compliance scheme aims to safely recover valuable/reusable parts within electrical and electronic waste for recycling and reuse.

Recycle IT is happy to accept old coffee machines from homes and businesses in Dublin and surrounding areas. They can be cost-effectively collected for safe recycling After the breakdown, materials are separated and will go for reuse in new products. Households can also drop off domestic coffee machines at no cost.

About Recycle IT

Recycle IT is an award-winning, not-for-profit, social enterprise established to create training, and employment and promote environmental awareness through recycling and reuse. We work in partnership with WEEE Ireland and have been authorized by your local authority to provide electrical, electronic and pure metal recycling collections across Dublin since 2007. Recycle IT is fully compliant with WEEE Recycling Requirements and permit details are available here.

For more information about Recycle IT please click here.

South Dublin County Council in partnership with Recycle IT will be holding a final community recycling day at the end of September 2023. We are inviting householders to avail of Free Mattress, Household Hazardous Liquid Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling on the day.

Reducing and preventing hazardous waste

The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says we use household hazardous products every day in cleaning, decorating our homes, improving our gardens, car maintenance and even in personal grooming and hygiene. Check any Irish shed, garage, bathroom or kitchen and you will find a wide range of household products bearing hazardous symbols. Everyday examples include oil-based paint, weed killers, bleach or other cleaning products and nail varnish to name just a few. If these products are not properly used, stored, and disposed of, they can present a hazard to our health and our environment.

Reducing and preventing hazardous waste, particularly from households, is a key component of Ireland’s waste management plan. You can read the EPA householder’s guide Hazardous Waste Prevention here.

Household Hazardous Liquids accepted on the day

Householders can drop off a range of liquids including Herbicides/Pesticides; Aerosols; Waste Engine Oils; Antifreeze/Coolants; Adhesives/Glues; Waste Paints; Paint Thinners, Pain Strippers; White Spirit; Creosotes/Epoxy Resins; Cooking Oil; Cleaning Agents including Detergents and Bleaches

Recycling event location

Wastes can be dropped off at South Dublin County Council, County Hall Car Park, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, between 09:30am and 12:30pm on Saturday 30^th September 2023. This is the last day for free mattress recycling drop-off in South Dublin for 2023.

Please note: Vehicular access can only be achieved via the entrance located on Belgard Square North. You will find maps and directions here. The Eircode South Dublin County Council, County Hall Tallaght is D24A3XC

THIS IS A HOUSEHOLD-ONLY EVENT, NO COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.

About Recycle IT

Recycle IT is an award-winning, not-for-profit, social enterprise established to create training and employment opportunities and promote environmental awareness through recycling and reuse. We work in partnership with WEEE Ireland and have been authorized by your local authority to provide electrical, electronic and pure metal recycling collections across Dublin since 2007. Recycle IT is fully compliant with WEEE Recycling Requirements and permit details are available here.

For more information about Recycle IT please click here.

On the Radio!
Listen to Una Lavelle, General Manager at Recycle IT speaking with Sunshine 106.8 FM about mattress and electrical recycling – click here to listen