9 September 2026
By Elaine Murphy
elaine@TheCork.ie
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council have teamed up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Cork City on Saturday, 12th September 2026. Residents can dispose of household hazardous items such as paints (limit of 10 cans or tubs per person), cleaners, pesticides, automotive fluids, and more. 12pm to 4pm at Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site, T12 AE86 – Booking essential https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998364900211?aff=oddtdtcreator to pre-book your spot
Is your shed overflowing with leftover paint cans? Are old chemical sprays and containers lurking under your sink? Don’t let these hazardous items pose a risk to your family or the environment any longer. Help has arrived for Cork City residents!
The Regional Waste Management Planning Offices and Cork City Council are teaming up to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm at Tramore Valley Park Civic Amenity Site, T12 AE86. This vital initiative is proudly funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
This initiative lets you safely dispose of 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.
Why is this so important? Throwing hazardous items like bleach, paints, or aerosol cans into your general waste bin or pouring them down the drain can have serious consequences. These substances can contaminate our soil and water sources, harming wildlife and potentially entering our drinking water supply. They can also pose risks to waste collection workers and cause dangerous chemical reactions or even fires in waste facilities. This collection day provides a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound alternative.
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 (limit 10 cans per customer) 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 (25 litre limit per customer), 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
Medical waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and gas canisters will not be accepted
There’s a limit of 10 cans/tubs of paint per customer
There’s a limit of 25 litres of motor oil per customer limit
Opening hours are subject to capacity limits to maintain safety and operational efficiency
Only products in original containers with original labels will be accepted.
Commenting on the initiative, Noel Murtagh, Senior Engineer Waste Management from Cork City Council said,
“We’re delighted to partner with the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices to provide Cork City residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of household hazardous waste. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this collection day to safely dispose of unwanted hazardous products, helping to protect our environment and keep our waste collection services safe. It is important to remember that household hazardous waste should never be placed in the general waste bin, and that only eligible household hazardous waste will be accepted at the collection.”
“Mishandling hazardous waste poses serious risks not only to our environment but also to public health,” says Carol Sweetnam, Senior Executive Scientist from the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices. “Improper disposal of hazardous waste can harm both ecosystems and local communities. This collection event aims to provide householders with an easy and convenient way to safely dispose of these materials, helping us protect and preserve a clean, safe environment for all.”
For more info see www.mywaste.ie.