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Dublin Mattress Recycling – Final Weeks

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A Positive Recycling Upswing

South Dublin has seen a remarkable surge in mattress recycling this August and September, thanks to the Mattress Amnesty initiative. With the help of Recycle IT and the strong backing of South Dublin County Council, more households than ever are taking the opportunity to responsibly dispose of their old mattresses—and the results are already making a difference.

And now, you will have a one time opportunity to recycled household hazardous liquids, mattresses and electrics FREE on Sept 27th – See the flyer below.

What’s been happening

  • The amnesty, which began on August 11th 2025 and runs until Saturday, September 27th has allowed residents across the county to drop off unwanted mattresses for free—no fees, no hassle.
  • Multiple drop-off locations and community collection events were organised to make things convenient.
  • As a side-benefit, the scheme is helping reduce instances of fly-tipping and illegal dumping of bulky items. When disposing of large mattresses is made easy and free, far fewer end up abandoned in fields, laneways or beside roads.

Why this upswing matters

  • Environmental savings: Mattresses are bulky, heavy, and difficult to break down. By recycling materials (metal springs, foam, wood, fabric), the amnesty reduces waste going into landfills and conserves resources. Recycle IT
  • Cleaner communities: Fewer dumped mattresses means less blight, less risk, and — just as importantly — lower clean-up costs for local authorities.
  • Greater awareness: Many people report that they simply didn’t know recycling mattresses was possible or affordable before. The amnesty has raised awareness about how easy proper disposal can be when supports are in place.

Final collection days: Don’t miss out

If you haven’t yet taken advantage of the amnesty, there are still two final chances to recycle your mattress freely:

  • Wednesday September 17th 20025 – public collection day – Killinarden Community Centre, D24 WV6V.
  • Saturday 27th September 2025 – final public collection day – South Dublin County Council County Hall, D24 A3XC.
  • Friday Sept 26th 2025 – final drop off day at Recycle IT, D22 TK37.

This initiative has now CLOSED – You will get further detials here.

Make sure to check the drop-off locations and times in advance. Bring your mattress, help South Dublin stay clean, green and sustainable.

Just to note: On Saturday Sept 27th you can recycle mattresses, household electrical equipment and hazardous liquids free with a drop off to the car park at South Dublin County Council County Hall, D24 A3XC.

Household hazardous liquids are everyday products that can be harmful to people, pets, or the environment if not disposed of safely. Common examples include:

  • Paints and thinners
  • Pesticides and weed killers
  • Cleaning agents (bleach, ammonia, strong detergents)
  • Solvents and adhesives
  • Automotive fluids (oil, antifreeze, brake fluid)

Big thanks where due

A huge thanks to South Dublin County Council for making this Mattress Amnesty happen again this year — for funding it, organizing it, and promoting it. Recycle IT are delighted to run the logistics: the drop-off sites, the community events, and all the behind-the-scenes work. The initiative showcases what’s possible when council, community organisations, and residents all pull together.

Every mattress recycled is one less going into landfill or dumped irresponsibly, and that’s thanks to you as much as the organizers. Let’s finish strong in the coming weeks.

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

Recycle IT Recognized for 2025 Sustainability Award

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Recycle IT Shortlisted for National Sustainability Award

Chambers Ireland recently (22 August 2025) announced the shortlist for the 2025 Sustainable Business Impact Awards. These awards, sponsored by BAM Ireland and supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development, celebrate businesses making a positive difference in communities, the environment, and society.

This year, Recycle IT has been shortlisted in the “Sustainable Impact by a Medium Business” category for its work on community recycling.

Speaking about the awards, Alasdair Henderson of BAM Ireland said the awards highlight “organisations driving positive change through sustainability and social responsibility.”

Minister Jerry Buttimer added that social enterprises and sustainable businesses “play a vital role in improving lives and protecting the environment.”

Una Lavelle, General Manager at Recycle IT stated “Being shortlisted for the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards is a great recognition of our team’s commitment to recycling and community engagement. The awards highlight our work, open new partnerships, and encourage us to keep delivering positive environmental impact.”

In total, 60 projects from across Ireland have been shortlisted across 12 categories. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 24th September 2025.

You can learn more about the awards and those shortlisted with a visit to the Chamber Ireland website, just click here.

About Chambers Ireland

Chambers Ireland is the voice of business throughout Ireland, with 36 member chambers across every major city, town and region of the island. Aligning our strategic priorities with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, our aim is to make places better to live, work and do business

About Recycle IT

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

Over the last 20 year Recycle IT have happily offered safe electrical and electronic recycling services to households and small and medium size organisations across a range of sectors. We offer our services all over Dublin and in surrounding areas. We are happy to offer cost effective and safe computer, laptop or tablet data destruction for home users and small offices on request.

For more information about Recycle IT please click here.

Mattress Amnesty 2025

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Free Household Mattress Recycling

Starting on August 11th, 2025, South Dublin residents will have a great opportunity to get rid of old, unwanted mattresses for free. This new Mattress Recycling Amnesty is supported by South Dublin County Council and operated by Recycle IT, a community-based recycling service.

Mattress Recycling Work at Recycle T

This special initiative means that people living in South Dublin and sounding areas can drop off old mattresses without paying any fees. It will help households dispose of bulky waste in a safe and environmentally friendly way during a number of weeks across August and September 2025.

What is a Mattress Amnesty?

A mattress amnesty is a time-limited program that allows people to bring old mattresses to a drop-off point for free recycling. Normally, getting rid of a mattress can cost money or involve arranging special collections. But during this amnesty, you can bring your mattress to a collection point without any charge.

Why Recycle Mattresses?

Mattresses are large, heavy, and difficult to dispose of. Many old mattresses end up in landfills or are illegally dumped. This is bad for the environment and costs councils time and money to clean up. Recycling mattresses is a much better solution.

Mattress Community Collection with Recycle IT

Mattresses are made from many materials that can be reused. For example:

  • Steel springs can be melted and reused for metal products.
  • Foam and fabric can be recycled into insulation or carpet padding.
  • Wooden frames can be reused for other furniture or broken down for wood chips.

By recycling mattresses, we reduce waste, save resources, and protect the environment. It also helps keep our local area clean and green.

The Benefits of Taking Part

Here are some great reasons to take part in the South Dublin Mattress Amnesty:

  1. It’s Free – You don’t have to pay to recycle your mattress during this event.
  2. It’s Weekly – Open Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3pm during the amnesty.
  3. It’s Convenient – Multiple drop-off locations will be available throughout South Dublin.
  4. It’s Eco-Friendly – Recycling keeps bulky waste out of landfills and gives materials a second life.
  5. It Reduces Illegal Dumping – Offering free disposal means fewer mattresses dumped on roadsides or in parks.
  6. It Helps the Community – Cleaner neighbourhoods and better waste management help everyone.

Who Can Take Part?

The amnesty is open to residents of South Dublin County and surrounding areas. Households are encouraged to bring clean and dry mattresses to our drop-off site. We generally, standard single, double, king, queen and foam mattresses. If in doubt you can call 01 4578321 with any questions.

Mattress Recycling Drop Off at Recycle IT

Businesses, hotels, or other commercial groups may not be included in this offer, so they should check with Recycle IT directly if they have mattresses to dispose of.

How Recycle IT Helps

Recycle IT is a social enterprise that focuses on recycling electrical and bulky household items. With help from South Dublin County Council, they are managing this amnesty to make sure all collected mattresses are safely broken down and reused.

Recycle IT has experience running similar programs and is committed to helping people recycle in a simple and responsible way.

When and where?

The free mattress drop-off started in mid-August 2025 and ran until Sept 27th 2025. Mattress recycling was be available at Recycle IT, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3pm.

This initiative has now CLOSED – You will get further detials here.

There were seven community drop-off events happening across South Dublin. The exact locations and times are listed directly below. The seven events listed will operate between 10am and 1pm over 7 Wednesday starting on August 13th 2025 in Tymon Park, D12.

This initiative has now CLOSED – You will get further detials here.

Community Mattress Recycling – Event Days – Click to View

During this period if you wish to have a cost-effective personal mattress collection from your home in Dublin we can help. Email mail us here

Finally

This free mattress recycling amnesty is a great chance for households to clear out unwanted items without harming the environment. By taking part, you are helping your home, your community, and the planet.

Teamwork – Mattress Recycling

Start preparing now! If you have an old mattress in your shed, spare room, or garden, plan to drop it off for recycling in August. Stay tuned for updates from South Dublin County Council and Recycle IT so you don’t miss out.

Let’s work together to reduce waste and make South Dublin a cleaner, greener place to live!

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

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EcoMerit Certification for Recycle IT

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Recycle IT Receives EcoMerit Certification

Recycle IT is proud to share some exciting news – we have received the EcoMerit Certification! This is an important step forward in showing our commitment to the environment and to making the communities we serve better places for everyone.

But what is EcoMerit, and why does it matter? Let us clarify in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

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EcoMerit Certification Explained?

EcoMerit is a trusted environmental certification. It is given to organisations that work hard to reduce their impact on the environment. This means using less energy, cutting down on waste, and making better choices that help protect our planet.

Getting EcoMerit certified means that Recycle IT is meeting high environmental standards. It also shows that we have made a long-term plan to keep improving how we work to be greener and cleaner.

What Did Recycle IT Do to Earn It?

To receive the EcoMerit certification, Recycle IT looked closely at everything we do – from how we use energy to how we manage waste and water.

Here are some of the steps we’ve taken:

  • Reduced Energy Use: We worked to lower the amount of electricity we use every day. This helps reduce pollution and saves money too!
  • Reused and Recycled More: As a community recycling organisation, we already recycle a lot. But we found ways to improve even more, especially when it comes to safely handling electronics and household appliances.
  • Improved Waste Management: We made sure waste is sorted properly so that as much as possible can be recycled or reused instead of going to landfill.
  • Set Clear Goals: We created an environmental plan that sets targets for reducing waste and saving energy over the coming years.
  • Trained Our Team: Everyone at Recycle IT learned about ways to help the environment at work. Teamwork made a big difference.
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Why Is This Good News?

Getting the EcoMerit Certification is good news for many reasons:

  • It’s Good for the Planet: Everything we do to reduce waste, save energy, and recycle more helps the environment.
  • It Builds Trust: The certificate shows that Recycle IT is serious about protecting nature. People and organisations who work with us know they are supporting a green company.
  • It Inspires Others: We hope our work encourages other organisations and people to take simple steps that protect the Earth.
  • It Supports Our Community: By recycling safely and helping people recycle old items, we keep harmful waste out of landfills and create local jobs.
  • It Supports Our Team: It is good for the staff team because it creates ongoing awareness, a cleaner, safer workplace and it shows we all care about the environment. It empowers our team to make a positive impact both at work and in their personal lives
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What’s Next?

The EcoMerit certificate is not the end of our journey – it’s just the beginning! We will continue to look for new ways to protect the environment. We’ll keep working with our community, staff, and partners to do better every day.

The EcoMerit Certification shows that Recycle IT is doing things the right way – by putting people and the planet first. Together, we can continue to build a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.

Let’s keep recycling, reusing, and reducing waste – and let’s keep making a difference, one small step at a time!

Final Words

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who helps make Recycle IT more environmentally friendly. Your support made this recognition possible.

A special thanks goes to the Irish Social Enterprise Network, the other participants across Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and the EU GreenBoost4WISEs program. This program, launched in 2024, and gave social enterprises like ours a great chance to learn and grow.

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It helped us take real steps to become more sustainable—making sure our work, especially in areas like energy, waste and resource use, can keep going without harming nature or the needs of future generations.

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

Mixed Electrical Equipment for Safe Recycling @ Recycle IT

Buy Social with Pace Dublin

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Buy Outdoor Planters, Tables, Benches & More

If you’re looking to buy wooden planters, garden tables, benches, or other quality wooden products as well as plants and flowers in Dublin, there’s one name you should know — Pace. But Pace is not just any business. It’s a not-for-profit social enterprise, and that makes your purchase more than just a simple buy. It’s a way to give back, support your community, and help create lasting change.

What is Pace?

Pace is a Dublin-based social enterprise that supports people who have experience with the criminal justice system. It helps them rebuild their lives, gain work skills, and reintegrate into society. Pace believes that everyone deserves a second chance. By offering real work, training, and support, Pace gives people the tools they need to move forward.

One of the ways they do this is through their woodwork and garden products workshop. That’s where the beautiful wooden planters, picnic tables, benches, and other outdoor items are made — by hand, with care, and for a great purpose.

What Can You Buy?

At Pace, you’ll find a range of high-quality, handcrafted wooden products perfect for your garden, patio, or public spaces. Some of their most popular items include:

  • Wooden Planters: Perfect for flowers, herbs, or even small trees. These planters are sturdy, well-made, and built to last through all seasons.
  • Picnic Tables: Ideal for family meals outside or community spaces. Made from strong timber, they’re great for schools, parks, or even your own backyard.
  • Garden Benches: Comfortable and stylish, these benches add charm and relaxation to any outdoor area.
  • Custom Furniture: Looking for something unique? Pace can often work with customers on custom orders too.

Each item is made using sustainable wood where possible and built to a high standard of quality. You’re not only getting something that looks good — it’s made to last.

Why Buy from a Social Enterprise?

When you buy from a regular business, the profits go to the owners or shareholders. When you buy from a social enterprise like Pace, the money goes straight back into the organisation. It supports training, jobs, and programs that help people make a fresh start.

By choosing to shop with Pace, you are:

  • Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of people into the community.
  • Helping to reduce reoffending by giving people meaningful work.
  • Promoting sustainable, ethical shopping.
  • Backing a local Irish organisation with a big heart.

Perfect for Homes, Communities and Businesses

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to spruce up your garden, or a school or business wanting to improve your outdoor spaces, Pace can help. Many community centres, schools, housing groups, and councils across Dublin already use their products.

When you choose Pace, you’re not just getting a product — you’re becoming part of something bigger. It’s a simple action that has a powerful impact.

How to Buy

You can browse Pace’s woodwork range by visiting their workshop or contacting them directly through their website or phone. The team are happy to answer questions, talk about custom options, and help you find the right product for your needs. Visit the website shopatpace.ie, call phone, 0874061989 or email socialenterprise@paceorganisation.ie

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