Covid-19 and your waste

Current Arrangements

We are currently in the intensive phase so there is some instruction as to how we should manage our waste, we are following advice and putting in place similar practices from other countries in Europe, these actions are in the best interest of us all and we all need to do it together.

During this phase we have all been advised to follow HSE guidance on waste while in self-isolation and social distancing. If you are showing no signs of symptoms we ask that you follow this advice [in the image above]:

• present your waste at kerbside or where ever you normally leave you bins the night before the collection and
• wipe down the bin handles before and after collections
• anything which might be contaminated, as in any tissues or cloths you’ve used should be placed in the general waste bin

Civic Amenity Sites

Civic Amenity Site are a key component of household waste management in Ireland. Customers are encouraged to use Civic Amenity Sites in accordance with HSE guidelines on social distancing. Customers should only use Civic Amenity Sites for essential requirements at this time to ensure that the sites can remain open and functioning effectively.

How to manage your waste if you are tested Covid-19 positive

Please manage your waste in accordance with HSE guidelines, which are contained in the Covid-19 public information booklet. These are:

• Put all your rubbish (waste), including an items which would normally be placed in the recycle bin or food waste bin, in a bin bag & tie when about two thirds full
• Put this bin bag into a second bin bag & a tie a knot
• Store the bag somewhere safe for 3 days & then put the bag into your wheelie bin for collection

Further details from the HSE available HERE

More information to follow in the coming days so please check back and remember stay safe, stay strong.