Carlow householders are being urged to bring their electrical and electronic waste to two free collection days to help the county meet recycling targets which have increased since the first lockdown in 2020.

The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland supported by Carlow County Council, take place on Saturday February 5 at the Carlow Town Hurling Club Car Park from 10-4, and on Saturday February  12 at The Mart, Tullow from 10-4, in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.

All household items with a plug or a battery will be accepted free of charge, including old washing machines, TVs, toasters and kettles, electronic tools and toys, cables, IT equipment, mobile phones, remote controls, and even watches.

“In Carlow, and across Ireland, we are buying more electrical goods than ever – with the annual tonnage on the market rising from 15kg a head in 2016 to 21kg a head last year,” said WEEE Ireland CEO Leo Donovan.

“Shopping stats during the pandemic showed a surge in spend on new electrical devices like mobile phones, computers, small kitchen appliances and white goods. 

“With old items still lying around many households we want to offer the opportunity to recycle these for free.

“People in Carlow have contributed greatly to e-waste recycling every year, and we want to encourage that trend.”