2024-04-15 11:43
Vapes Usage A 2023 study by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research found that roughly 844 million vapes are disposed of every year, equaling the weight of six Eiffel Tow… Read More
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Recycle IT is a community based electrical recycler offering recycling opportunities in Dublin, Ireland through collection and drop off services.
2024-04-08 08:39
Recent Trend A study for the National Transport Authority (NTA) released in 2024 shows walking and cycling in the Dublin area takes 530,000 cars off the streets every day. This has to be goo… Read More
2024-04-02 08:00
By doing a little, we all can reduce the amount of waste that is deposited in the landfill or incinerated. Thinking about the reuse of materials made from recycled materials helps maintain t… Read More
2024-03-28 03:50
The Quantities In Ireland about €34 million will be spent buying over 11 million Easter eggs, well this was the figure estimated for 2022. We can’t see why it would reduce in 2024… Read More
2024-03-26 11:10
Easter 2024 For the many families that celebrate Easter and for those who don’t we wish you all the best over the coming days. Easter is usually a time when families come together and… Read More
2024-03-20 10:03
Green fingers and tools! Did you know that gardens and green spaces are associated with better physical, social and mental health? Gardening can play a role in keeping you and your family fi… Read More
2024-03-11 08:45
Community Spring Clean 2024 National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well-recognized and successful anti-litter and waste initiative. It takes place in April each year. T… Read More
2024-03-06 10:24
In the age of rapidly advancing technology, the importance of responsible electronic waste disposal cannot be overstated. Ireland, like many other countries, faces the challenge of managing… Read More
2024-03-01 09:50
Local Enterprise Week 2024 Event The event is being hosted as part of Dublin’s involvement in the European Commission’s: European Social Economy Regions – Project &&hell…Read More
2024-02-20 12:28
Recycling and reusing conserve resources, reduce waste, minimize pollution, save energy, and promote sustainability, contributing to a healthier environment Read More
2024-02-14 08:09
In the bustling city of Dublin, where progress meets tradition, there is a silent hero working towards a greener future – Recycle IT. This innovative recycling and collection service n… Read More
2024-02-08 09:36
Did you know there are benefits to playing videogames? A National Institutes of Health study of nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing video games for three hours p… Read More
2024-02-01 09:36
Research WEEE Ireland figures for the last three years reveal that for every ten new tech products sold in Ireland, only four are eventually coming back for recycling. WEEE Ireland research… Read More
2024-01-23 00:53
Protect our planet! Safely recycle your old mobile phones to reduce electronic waste and promote a sustainable future. #RecycleResponsibly" Read More
2024-01-20 00:02
Stress and Clutter Clutter is an overabundance of possessions that collectively create chaotic and disorderly living spaces,” said Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul U… Read More
2024-01-16 07:56
Schools need to recycle too!
Booked a free #recycling colleciton for all types of #electrical & #electronic equipment. Recycle IT are happy to collect from #schools in #dublin / surroun… Read More
2024-01-10 09:20
Using Your Brown Bin for Recycling in Ireland In December 2023, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, signed new legislation which means that every househ… Read More
2024-01-07 00:01
Disposing of Old Electrical Appliances in 2024 Members of the public may dispose of all their old household waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) free of charge at Recy… Read More
2023-12-30 10:09
A New Year’s Resolution for a Greener Future As we step into the promising landscape of New Year 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on our habits and resolutions, not just… Read More
2023-12-19 11:34
The Report The report “Social Enterprises in Ireland: A Baseline Data Collection Exercise” provides a comprehensive overview of the social enterprise sector in Ireland, including… Read More
2023-12-18 01:00
Some Facts on Christmas Lights! Over many generations and into the 20th century candles of all shapes and sizes were the preferred Christmas lights across Ireland. The dangers of mixing flic… Read More
2023-12-13 13:27
Planning for Christmas Tree Recycling Recycling Christmas trees is crucial for environmental sustainability. Proper disposal, through mulching or composting, prevents trees from ending up in… Read More
2023-12-13 13:27
Planning for Christmas Tree Recycling Recycling Christmas trees is crucial for environmental sustainability. Proper disposal, through mulching or composting, prevents trees from ending up in… Read More
2023-12-12 13:17
Imagination and Creativity Toys are a traditional gift for children at Christmas and bring a good deal of joy over the following months. Toys also play an important role in childhood, sparki… Read More
2023-12-09 01:54
Small Business Recycling with Recycle IT In our digital age, small businesses are the backbone of innovation and progress, often relying on a myriad of electronic equipment such as computers… Read More
2023-12-06 00:04
Care, Share, Reuse and Recycling From attending Church services to eating, drinking and exchanging gifts — Irish people celebrate Christmas Day in some surprising ways. From Christmas… Read More
2023-11-29 10:36
Green Office – Home Office – Any Office ‘Its the season of good will and giving, but why not feel eve lot more festive by taking steps to ensure our actions aren’t ha… Read More
2023-11-17 11:24
The Pakman Awards 2023 The Pakman Awards 2023 were held at an evening event in the Shelbourne Hotel on the 26th of October 2023. This yearly event rewards many innovative and… Read More
2023-11-14 13:44
Laptop, Smart Phones, Tablets and Computer Data Destruction Are you looking for an affordable and safe means to destroy a computer hard drive filled with personal, business or banking inform… Read More
2023-11-14 13:44
Laptop, Smart Phones, Tablets and Computer Data Destruction Are you looking for an affordable and safe means to destroy a computer hard drive filled with personal, business or banking inform… Read More
2023-11-06 09:36
Games consoles are devices designed for the sole purpose of playing video games usually at home. A games console is really a computer used to play video or virtual games, on a TV or monitor… Read More
2023-10-27 19:45
5th Annual National Social Enterprise Conference The Department of Rural and Community Development is delighted to invite you to the 5th Annual National Social Enterprise Conference which wi… Read More
2023-10-21 00:31
Safe recycling Do you have old CCTV cameras, recorders and cabling taking up space? CCTV cameras are used in, public areas, organisations, apartment complexes and homes. They are used to rec… Read More
2023-10-14 05:57
As a follow-up to a bike reuse and recycling initiative held in, 2022 Clontarf Residents Association have arranged another bike recycling event on Sunday, Oct 22nd 2023 at the car park… Read More
2023-10-06 23:37
Repak has announced the finalists of the 2023 Pakman Awards. The Pakman Awards are Ireland’s leading environmental and sustainability awards and recognise excellence in recycling and w… Read More
2023-10-01 03:10
Drinking Coffee In 2021, research by Bewley’s revealed that 78% of adults drink coffee every day. The average number of daily cups stands at 3 cups per adult with 55% of coffee drinker… Read More
2023-09-11 09:58
South Dublin County Council in partnership with Recycle IT will be holding a final community recycling day at the end of September 2023. We are inviting householders to avail of Free Mattres… Read More
2023-08-29 07:38
Recycling Electronic Equipment Safely Recycling old office equipment is a growing trend in Dublin. Placing large and small electronic items in the bin has a negative impact on recycling and… Read More
2023-08-21 13:58
In February 2024, Ireland will introduce a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles, aluminium or steel cans. This will change the way we recycle these items and hopefully increase recyclin… Read More
2023-08-08 00:35
How were doing? There was an estimated 60 million AA batteries recycled by householders in 2022 through retail drop-off points, civic amenity sites and at recycling centres including R… Read More
2023-07-25 12:45
Exercise at Home? Rowing machines or exercise bikes should be well looked after and used to improve your health and well-being. They are generally designed to help improve fitness levels whi… Read More
2023-07-11 13:35
Background to Recycling About 80% of materials in the average mattress can be recycled. That’s because most are made of steel springs, a wood frame, polyurethane foam and fabric. All m… Read More
2023-07-03 23:02
Todays Electrical Equipment In 2021 WEEE Ireland helped support the electrical recycling needs across 75% of Ireland with 120,000 fridges and 200,000 screens and many more items safely recyc… Read More
2023-06-20 09:01
A study funded by the European Commission says nearly half of all discarded waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in Europe is not properly collected and recycled. Much WEEE… Read More
2023-06-06 09:10
Gas Barbecues Heaters and Cookers The kitchen cooker or hob is often considered one of the most essential home appliances that many individuals and families across Ireland. They are used dai… Read More
2023-05-29 10:52
Research from WEEE Ireland WEEE Ireland, Ireland’s large waste electrical compliance scheme says an estimated 6 million tech items – including mobiles, laptops, tablets, printers… Read More
2023-05-20 23:46
Background A report published by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2018 found that 70% of the contents of the average business or commercial waste bin could b… Read More
2023-05-16 08:16
Recycling Exercise Equipment Workouts from the comfort of home are great, they get you the exercise you need, and save you time travelling to and from the gym as well as the membership fee… Read More
2023-05-10 11:20
Oakfield Trust presents an international conference entitled ‘Social Enterprise. Achieving Real Social Impact and Developing the Space’ in the warm surroundings of the wonderful… Read More
2023-05-08 08:22
Here’s an opportunity Schools, charities, community groups, and small businesses are invited to recycle or host an electrical recycling collection at their location over the summ… Read More
2023-04-24 13:23
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint The Irish government can make national changes and introduce initiatives which can help reduce the effects of Climate Change but as individuals, living in Irel… Read More
2023-04-19 11:03
Today The global printer and copier market was valued at USD 10.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.4% from 2021 to 2028 with the Asia Pacific r… Read More
2023-04-12 07:52
One of Ireland’s first district heating programmes has started operating in Tallaght, south Dublin. The Tallaght District Heating Scheme takes waste heat from an Amazon data centre and… Read More
2023-04-05 16:28
Easter 2023 For the many families that celebrate Easter and for those who don’t we wish you all the best over the coming days. Easter is usually a time when families come together and… Read More
2023-03-29 07:45
Community Spring Clean 2023 National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well-recognized and successful anti-litter and waste initiative. It takes place in April each year. T… Read More
2023-03-21 10:42
Municipal Waste Recycling Irelands Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released our National Waste Statistics Summary Report for 2020 in December 2022. The National Waste St… Read More
2023-03-08 16:28
Monday, March 6th 2023 Minister for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, made a visit to Recycle IT on Monday, March 6th, 2023. Board members and the staff… Read More
2023-03-02 13:46
Social Economy and Circular Economy. This event will focus on the social economy and circular economy. It’s for entrepreneurs, social enterprises, circular enterprises, suppo… Read More
2023-02-21 00:33
Making Life Easier Power tools are used in offices and warehouses, in construction, in the garden, and for household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and around the home for purposes of dril… Read More
2023-02-10 08:16
It can be achieved! The reality is nearly everything in a computer can be recycled. With our recycling initiative, we try to promote reuse first, but the majority of the computers, laptops s… Read More
2023-01-26 14:35
What is a Social Enterprise A Social Enterprise is an enterprise whose objective is to achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or sha… Read More
2023-01-20 12:13
Help to Sort School Waste The 4 local authorities in Dublin have come together with the charity VOICE Ireland to partner on a project to help schools manage their waste better. Dublin… Read More
2023-01-12 10:56
Free Collection Service Schools, colleges, and training organisations located in Dublin and surrounding areas now have the opportunity to recycle old and once valued electrical, electronic a… Read More
2023-01-12 09:55
Electrical Recycling from Apartments Over our years in operation, Recycle IT has predominantly engaged with householders, residents’ groups, schools, businesses, and community organisa… Read More
2023-01-07 18:50
Goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to transform our world. They are a call to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people e… Read More
2023-01-03 11:58
Recycling for 2023 Maybe you have a long-forgotten bike in the shed that you no longer use? Maybe your kids have simply outgrown their current bikes and they are rusting in the back gar… Read More
2022-12-28 07:09
Real Christmas Trees are Recyclable After the festive season is thoroughly celebrated, your real Christmas Tree can be recycled safely. You can usually recycle at a local drop-off poin… Read More
2022-12-16 10:10
Support for Social Entrepreneurs Google.org is providing €500,000 to support social entrepreneurs grow their organisations. The funding for Ireland is being shared with two organisation… Read More
2022-12-10 01:00
Some Facts on Christmas Lights! Over many generations and into the 20th century candles of all shapes and sizes were the preferred Christmas lights across Ireland. The dangers of mixing flic… Read More
2022-12-05 11:09
Environment-Friendly Festive Season Christmas is a time of fun, laughter, and joy, especially for children. We all want to have a wonderful time, but this year please remain mindful of the u… Read More
2022-11-23 09:53
Gifting, Upgrading, Replacing As Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas approach new mobile phones are released for sale and many of us upgrade or replace old phones with a new, faster, in… Read More
2022-11-16 13:00
The Launch Event Monaghan Integrated Development has launched its newly developed Social Enterprise Policy Bank. This website was officially unveiled in Castleblayney. Co Monaghan on Nov 14t… Read More
2022-11-13 20:19
Calling Small Business Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling is an important consideration for every business, including small and medium-sized companies and especially… Read More
2022-10-24 14:52
Social Enterprise Social enterprises are businesses that work primarily to improve the lives of people. Their core objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact. They f… Read More
2022-10-24 02:19
Report for 2020 The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published its annual Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statistics Report for 2020. We are delighted to… Read More
2022-10-16 11:33
The EPA, as part of the National Dialogue on Climate Action, will host a hybrid (attend in-person or online) public lecture. Professor Neil Adger will explore how climate change poses risks… Read More
2022-10-10 20:36
Irelands Reuse Month October is Ireland’s National Reuse Month, reuse is about valuing our stuff, by using and reusing it for as long and as often as possible. This avoids the need to… Read More
2022-10-03 08:23
2022-10-02 02:20
You are invited to SoCircular on the afternoon of Oct 5th 2022 in the Round Room of The Mansion House, Dublin 2. This is an event to celebrate Dublin’s social and c… Read More
2022-09-23 07:43
Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards The Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards were established in 2015 through collaboration and in order to provide funding to social enterprises to startup… Read More
2022-09-19 07:03
Community Electrical Recycling Days – Sept 24th/25th Did you know electrical recyclers in Dublin contributed to setting a new record for the amounts of old electrical equipment recycle… Read More
2022-09-05 01:21
Get involved this Autumn! The Dublin Community Clean-up 2022 is happening from the 10th to the 18th of September 2022 Dublin’s Four Local Authorities, Clean Coasts, National Spring Cle… Read More
2022-08-28 06:59
The second Dublin Climate Action Week will take place from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 September 2022. Dublin Climate Action Regional Office (CARO), will showcase the ongoing efforts, ambitions… Read More
2022-08-23 20:04
Electrical and Electronic Waste Targets – Set to High! In 2021 Irish households recycled a record number of electrical items. This is great news and well done but the country’s l… Read More
2022-08-15 16:07
Some Facts According to European Bedding Industry Association, up to 30 million mattresses annually reach their end of life and it is estimated that 60% end up in landfill and 40% are i… Read More
2022-08-02 07:00
Watch out. At different times of the year, you may receive a flyer promoting free recycling days for old, damaged or unused items. These collections can be for household or office equi… Read More
2022-07-26 00:02
Stress and Clutter Clutter is an overabundance of possessions that collectively create chaotic and disorderly living spaces,” said Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul U… Read More
2022-07-20 07:46
Recycle IT is absolutely delighted to announce our organisation has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2022 operated by Chambers Ireland and supported by the Departm… Read More
2022-07-12 07:21
From climate and environment-themed videogames to special features, pop-ups, and real-life tree-planting opportunities embedded within beloved classics like PAC-MAN or Angry Birds, the gamin… Read More
2022-06-28 13:21
Electrical Recycling from Apartments Over our years in operation, Recycle IT has predominantly engaged with householders, residents’ group businesses, and community organisations to co… Read More
2022-06-20 08:38
Office Recycling Electrical Equipment Recycle IT specialises in safe electronic collections and recycling in compliance with the WEEE directive. Whatever your electronic, electrical or pure… Read More
2022-06-13 09:03
Coffee News As we get up to face the day many of us will pop into the local cafe to get a morning boost of coffee, some will bring their own cup while others will accept a disposal coffee cu… Read More
2022-05-30 09:07
Painting can create something beautiful and helps stimulate creativity while helping reduce mental strain and boosts a sense of accomplishment once complete. As we know, reducing metal strai… Read More
2022-05-23 08:57
As a follow-up to bike week, 2022 Clontarf Residents Association have arranged a bike recycling event on Sunday, May 29th at the car park, The Red Stables, St Anne’s Park, Dublin… Read More
2022-05-16 12:36
A games console is a computer device used to play video or virtual games, on a screen. Some connect to a TV or monitor. Other devices are portable and handheld with screens. Research says re… Read More
2022-05-09 11:53
Repair before recycling! Many electrical appliances are manufactured to a high standard with quality and durability in mind, but if you find that your electrical appliance is in need of repa… Read More
2022-05-05 08:10
Open for Enquiries This summer Recycle IT want to, encourage residents groups, tidy town groups, householders, families, and friends to act and recycle any old, unwanted or unused electrical… Read More
2022-05-02 00:03
Summer Tips! For generations in Ireland and across Europe thrift was one of the main reasons for reuse. In the developing world, it’s still the case and leads to very high l… Read More
2022-04-20 07:40
Cable and Wires We are all using cables daily, we replace them, have spares and get new cables with most new electronic items purchased. The global wires and cables market is projected to be… Read More
2022-04-11 01:43
What are Sustainable Development Goals On September 25, 2015, 193 countries at the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which included the Sustainable Dev… Read More
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