Local guidance

Dublin, Ireland

Ireland uses a three-bin household system where kerbside service is available, supported by an official item guide and locator for recycling centres and drop-off points.

Paper and cardboard

Looking for cardboard recycling in Dublin?

Open the focused Dublin paper and cardboard directory for published recycling centres, preparation steps and source links.

Collection and sorting guidance

Recycling bin

Use for mixed dry recyclables accepted by the service provider; keep material dry and free from food.

Brown bin

Use for food and garden waste under the service instructions.

Residual bin

Use only for material that cannot be recycled or composted.

Special items

Use the official locator for batteries, electronics, glass, textiles, hazardous and bulky waste.

Bin and bag colours

Use the labels and instructions supplied by the local service. The colours below apply only within the scope stated for each stream.

Green — Dry mixed recycling

Clean paper, cardboard, cans and accepted plastic packaging

Common authorised operator three-bin system; check operator label

Brown — Food and garden waste

Accepted organic waste

Common authorised operator three-bin system; check operator label

Black / grey — Residual waste

Non-recyclable household waste

Common authorised operator three-bin system; check operator label

Before you dispose of an item

  • Households must use an authorised collector or regularly use an authorised amenity or recycling site.
  • Check the MyWaste A-Z for the exact item.
  • Do not put wet or food-contaminated material in dry recycling.

Official sources