KCC Is Holding A Free Mattress Recycling Day Today.

Sunday, 3 October 2021 09:15

It is taking place at Silliot Hill, Kilcullen.

Kildare County Council is holding a free mattress recycling day today.

It is being staged in partnership with the Regional Waste Enforcement Office and the Department of Environment.

The free recycling event, which will accept other bulky household items, takes place the Silliot Hill Civic Amenity Centre, in Kilcullen.

The following items will be accepted, and quotas apply:

Double, single, and triple mattresses –maximum of 6 per household
Armchairs - maximum of 3 per household
Couches - maximum of 2 per household
Padded foot-stools - maximum of 2 per household

These items will be accepted between 9am and 3pm.

KCC says " All other household waste can be recycled as normal at the Civic Amenity Site when normal service and opening hours resume on Monday 4th October."

🔊 Kildare County Council to host FREE Mattress and Couch Recycling Day for domestic customers

📍 Silliot Hill Civic Amenity Centre, Brownstown, Kilcullen

📅 Sunday 3rd October from 9am to 3pm

For more information ▶️ https://t.co/fxSKTfFHTY pic.twitter.com/mR4VbYpdVi
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) September 25, 2021

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