Dublin City Council records increase in demand for recycling during 2020

•  22,340 tonnes of material recycled shows 18% increase on previous year
• 12,000 of glass recycled represents a 34% increase on previous year

Dublin City Council’s Waste Management Services staff were on the front line throughout 2020, continuing to deliver essential services, dealing with overflow and illegal dumping at on-street recycling facilities, ensuring the continued operation of Bring Centres and providing citizens continued opportunity to recycle responsibly.

With the arrival of Covid 19 on the world stage in early 2020 and the subsequent introduction of social restrictions and lockdown of society, there was a noticeable increase in recycling activities across Dublin city. From home and garden improvements, a seemingly endless supply of used textiles and a dramatic increase in glass recycling, the people of Dublin emptied their homes, sheds and garages of everything including the proverbial kitchen sink.

22,340 tonnes of material was recycled in Dublin City in 2020, including 12,292 tonnes of glass, increases of 18% and 34% respectively from 2019 figures. 6,575 tonnes of material was recycled at North Strand and Ringsend Civic Amenity sites and 4,066 tonnes at Dublin City Council staffed Bring Centres around the city.

Sid Daly, Waste Management Services Public Domain Officer said “It’s great to see so many people recycling as we transition from a linear to a circular economy. In addition to our neighbourhood glass and textile banks, we would encourage everyone to visit our two Civic Amenity Sites and eight Bring Centres where a wide range of different materials can be recycled, including garden waste, WEEE, cooking and engine oils and household hazardous waste such as paint and cleaning products. Full details of opening hours, services available and charges at Bring Centres and Civic Amenity Sites are available on www.dublincity.ie”