Polystyrene disposal

[house_hunter]

Hi,

Is there a place where I can safely dispose off polystyrene packaging material in S.Dublin/N.wicklow area other than going to the Ballyogan Recycling Centre? All local recycling centre near my house don't accept polystyrene!

Thanks

 

[ParisB]

I had a similar issue last year ... I don't think you can recycle polystyrene and Ballyogan wouldn't accept it. I was told to put it out with the regular rubbish for collection by the binmen ... I suppose it depends on how much you have to get rid of. I ended up getting rid of it over 2-3 weeks thru' normal bin collection.

 

[Squonk]

Yes...that stuff needs to be disposed with your general household rubbish

 

[Towger]

I had a similar issue last year ... I don't think you can recycle polystyrene and Ballyogan wouldn't accept it. I was told to put it out with the regular rubbish for collection by the binmen ... I suppose it depends on how much you have to get rid of. I ended up getting rid of it over 2-3 weeks thru' normal bin collection.

Polystyrene can be recycled using high pressure steam to melt it back into solid blocks. I came across this system being used in an industrial estate in the Philippines to handle large volumes of packaging waste from the various factories. I have never heard of anyone doing it here.

Towger

 

[ClubMan]

Get the kettle on so!