Ashbourne Recycling Day tomorrow
A MAJOR recycling day will take place in Ashbourne Retail Park tomorrow (Saturday 16th September) where tonnes of waste are expected to be recycled.
The Ashbourne Community Recycling Day is organised by Cllr Joe Bonner who has been running these recycling days for the past 18 years.
“These not for profit events help keep our countryside litter free and reduce unauthorised and illegal dumping, while continuing to promote a recycling policy," said Cllr Bonner.
"Our recycling days provide an avenue for the community to conveniently dispose of bulky house waste at a fraction of the cost of doing so commercially. To date we have recycled well in excess of 2000 tonnes of bulky household waste.”
Cllr Bonner said they will take all recyclable waste except hazardous waste, concrete and gravel or grass and food waste.
Among the items most usually brought to the event are washing machines, fridges, freezers, old cookers, mattresses, hard plastic toys and old couches, but they accept all recyclable items.
All of the items presented for recycling in the retail park on Saturday can be fully traced to their final destination, according to Cllr Bonner.
“To make it affordable for all, and to help pay for the considerable running costs of these events, there is a modest charge for the disposal of household waste – there is a €10 charge for a car, €15 for a large car and large vans and trailers are €40 to€85.
Anything with a plug or a battery including fluorescent tubes and used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
This will include the disposal of IT equipment, large domestic appliances, dishwashers, fridges, microwaves, televisions, monitors, video players, radios, game consoles, electric lawnmowers, power tools, electric kettles and electric heaters. Any batteries will be accepted.
“We will take documents for shredding and this will be carried out to the highest standards,” Cllr Bonner said.
“The Bring a Book Share a Book scheme is very popular and was a great resource to many in recent times. I am always willing to accept books in excellent condition for our stands in the various locations.”