Community recycling day taking place at Bellewstown Racecourse

A MAJOR recycling day will take place at Bellewstown Racecourse on Saturday 23rd March , where tonnes of waste are expected to be recycled. The Bellewstown Community Recycling Day, which will run from 8am to 4pm, is organised by Cllr Joe Bonner who has been running these events 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 2900 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 at the Racecourse 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. Meanwhile, the next Ashbourne recycling day 27th April 2024.