Free Electrical Recycling for Residents Groups – 12 Tips

Electrical Recycling Achievements Consumers recycled a record-breaking 41,730 tonnes of electronic and electrical waste in 2023 – the equivalent of almost 200 forty-foot containers Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland’s annual report shows that approximately 18.1 million appliances were collected for recycling last year – exceeding all European norms.  Large Electrical Household Appliances - Collected …

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Electrical Appliance Recycling – Drop free!

Recycle IT is an award-winning, not-for-profit, social enterprise established to create employment and promote environmental awareness through electrical and metal recycling and reuse.

Reduce and Reuse Tips for the Workplace – Sustainable Practices

Reduce and Reuse means Change Reducing and reusing materials in workplaces like, schools, colleges, shops, offices and warehouses is one of the simplest ways to cut costs, reduce waste, and run a more sustainable operation. Small changes, done consistently, can make a real difference across your daily, repeatable, step-by-step routines you follow to get your work done, …

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Authorised and Eco-Friendly Recycling for Schools and Colleges

Schools need to recycle too! Booked a free #recycling colleciton for all types of #electrical & #electronic equipment. Recycle IT are happy to collect from #schools in #dublin / surrounding areas. If your school wants to arrange an electrical recycling bring day for pupils, parent and teachers we are happy to support.

Office Recycling Tips for a Greener Office

Green Office - Home Office - Any Office: Summer is coming, it's brighter so may be it's time to declutter and tidy? With that in mind, please find some recycling tips to stay eco-friendly at work this spring and year round! As we know, office waste mainly consists of electrical, electronic, cardboard, paper, packaging and …

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Challenges in Ireland’s Circular Economy and Waste System

Overview You will find some highlights below taken from The Irish EPA Circular Economy Programme - The Driving Force for Ireland’s Move to a Circular Economy published by the Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland in December 2024. The EPA is responsible for compiling national statistics on circular economy activities and the generation and management of waste …

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Community Electrical & Metal Recycling

Free Recycling for Community/Charity Organisations: One of the ongoing challenges for managers in the community, charity, and voluntary sectors is how to effectively manage space while safely removing and recycling surplus or redundant equipment, including metal, electrical, and electronic items. These items can range from everyday objects like kitchen appliances, lamps, light bulbs, and batteries …

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Generating Electronic Waste!

The Statistics: Statista reported in 2025, that every person in the world generates on average around 8 kilograms of electronic waste per year worldwide. However, there are significant regional differences, data from the latest E-Waste Monitor shows: Europe leads the way with around 17 kilograms of electronic waste per inhabitant, while each person in Africa generates only …

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Sustainable Easter Tips for a Greener Celebration

Celebrate Simply: In Ireland, Easter is a time of joy, family, and celebration, brighter days with summer not far away —but much like other times of celebration, it can also create a lot of unnecessary waste. This year, why not make a few simple changes to celebrate more sustainably? Try reusing cardboard egg boxes for …

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Recycling Office Equipment

Recycling Electronic Equipment Safely: Old office equipment may seem worthless, but it still holds significant reuse and recovery value. Throwing both large and small electronic items into general waste bins has a well-documented negative impact on recycling systems and the environment, and it’s widely discouraged. Electronic waste (e-waste) often contains hazardous substances such as lead, …

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