Free local drop off events for bulky waste to prevent bonfire activity
Meath County Council has announced free Halloween drop-off events for householder's bulky waste at recycling centres in Navan, Trim, Kells and Dunboyne to help prevent bonfire activity.
It is each individual's responsibility to dispose of their waste correctly and legally. Any individual who provides waste material for burning in a bonfire will be committing a criminal offence.
Speaking about bonfires in Meath, community warden Alan Nolan said, “A number of sites are being built already, and when we notice them, we remove them. It costs the taxpayers of Meath thousands of euros to remove this waste. Bonfires are often held in fields, causing damage to the land, local ecology, and air quality. They are also hazardous for the young people who attend, with many significant injuries occurring each year. Many of the items found were given to the children by adults from garage clearances. All bulky waste should go to a recycling centre or a permitted skip provider”
To prevent bonfires in your area, the public is advised to keep items such as pallets, furniture, tyres, skip contents, and even wheelie bins out of sight.
Free drop-off events will take place on the following dates:
Navan Recycling Centre – Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd
Trim Recycling Centre – Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th
Kells Recycling Centre – Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th
Thornton’s Recycling Centre, Dunboyne – Wednesday, October 23rd to Saturday, October 26th (please note, the recycling centre closes at 1.00pm on Saturday)
Domestic bulky waste accepted: furniture suites, beds, divans, bed frames, flooring, duvets, pillows, toys, doors, and windows.
Please note that mattresses, paint, domestic waste, green waste, and commercial waste are not included in the free event.
If you have any queries, please email environment@meathcoco.ie.