Hazardous waste collection event in Galway City

Briain Kelly, 29 Aug

Galway City Council is organising a collection of hazardous waste from

city households for disposal early next month.

The waste collection event will take place at Ballybrit Racecourse on

Saturday, September 7 from 8am to 12pm.

The items which will be accepted are: pesticides, insecticides,

herbicides, paint & paint cans (max 10 x 10L cans per booking), aerosols,

adhesives, and old medicines.

The waste collection event costs €10 per vehicle and must be booked ahead

of time at www.galwaycity.ie/haz-waste, no money will be accepted at the

gate.

Strictly household hazardous waste only, no commercial or trade waste

shall be accepted.