Recycling converts old things into new goods. Dublin City Council has a plan to achieve 60% recycling of waste by 2010. You can help by recycling your own rubbish.

Find your local recycling centre

To find your local recycling centre, visit www.dublinwaste.ie.

Recycling tips

For your home

• Choose packaging that is easily recyclable e.g. glass rather than plastic bottles.
• Make sure you use your green bin fully and correctly.
• If you do not have a green bin, use your nearest recycling centre.
• Get a compost bin - this can reduce the waste disposed of in your black/grey bin by almost one third.
• Where possible, buy products made from recycled material.

For your office

• Photocopy and print on both sides of a page.
• Proof-read documents and read emails on screen rather than printing them out.
• Store data on computer networks or on disk instead of paper files.
• Don’t dump used printer, fax and photocopier cartridges.
• Buy recycled paper and stationery.
• Order supplies in bulk or in concentrated form.
• Re-use envelopes and jiffy bags.