News
-
Record year for Irish e-waste recycling but outdated EU rules fail to capture the full picture
June 18th 2026
Consumers recycled a record 21.1 million electronic and electrical waste items in Ireland in 2025, up from 18.8 million in 2024, new data shows. But despite the record performance, the country’s...
Read More -
WEEE Forum International Conference Dublin: Thurs 17 & Weds 18 Sept 2026
June 11th 2026
Taking place during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, WEEE Ireland is delighted to co-host the WEEE Forum International Conference Dublin 2026. Taking place over two...
Read More -
WEEE Ireland Launches ‘Never Bin Vapes – Always Recycle’ Campaign to Boost Vape Recycling
May 19th 2026
Only 1.4million of the 25million vapes sold last year in counties covered by Ireland’s largest e-waste recycling scheme, were returned for recycling, new data shows. An...
Read More -
EU Batteries Regulation: What Consumers Need to Know About Safe Battery Use and Recycling
April 20th 2026
WEEE Ireland encourages responsible and sustainable battery management With the introduction of the European Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, WEEE Ireland is committed to continuing to...
Read More -
WEEE Ireland Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members
April 17th 2026
Caroline Bergin, Elizabeth O’Reilly and Jane Carolan Strengthen Board Leadership and Industry Expertise Caroline Bergin BA, SOLR has been appointed Independent Non-Executive Director...
Read More -
New Year Battery Clear-Out Call As Only Half Return For Safe Recycling
January 15th 2026
Only half of household batteries sold on the Irish market are making their way back for recycling each year, new data shows. As households replace old devices with new Christmas gifts received,...
Read More -
International E-Waste Day 2025
October 14th 2025
Half of consumers in Ireland don’t realise the materials in their old electrical and electronic appliances contain critical raw materials essential for the manufacture of new technology...
Read More -
The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition is back for 2025-2026!
September 23rd 2025
Irish students saved the equivalent of 1.5million AA batteries from landfill last school year - the weight of close to four school buses - as part of the WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling...
Read More -
WEEE Ireland – Ready for New EU Battery EPR Rules Starting 18 August 2025
August 18th 2025
Chapter VIII of the European Union Batteries Regulation (2023/1542) (herein the ‘EUBR’) came into application on 18 August 2025, introducing enhanced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules...
Read More -
Repak Resource Awards 2025
August 12th 2025
Repak Resource Awards 2025 The inaugural Repak Resource Awards are now open for entries! Replacing the long-running Pakman Awards, this reimagined initiative will celebrate not only Irelands’...
Read More