Popular Kilkenny bottle bank set to be removed - because of one unfortunate reason

Tipperary council outlines Christmas opening hours for its civic amenity centresplaceholder image
Tipperary council outlines Christmas opening hours for its civic amenity centres

Kilkenny County Council exploring options to relocate the bottle bank and clothes bins, but has not identified a new location yet

A popular County Kilkenny bring bank is to be relocated, because of ongoing illegal dumping in its vicinity.

After a comprehensive review of bring bank locations, the council has decided to remove the bottle bank from Ferrybank due to ongoing issues with unlawful dumping at the site. The local authority says the decision reflects an ongoing commitment to keeping communities tidy and promoting responsible waste disposal.

Kilkenny County Council confirms that the bottle bins and clothes recycling bins will be removed in totality from their current location by tomorrow (Thursday), and apologises for any inconvenience caused in the interim period.

The council is exploring options to relocate the bottle bank to enhance its accessibility and usability while reducing instances of littering and misuse. The new location will be announced as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, residents are asked to use the nearby Civic Amenity Site in Granny, just a five-minute drive away. The Civic Amenity Site offers a wide range of services, including recycling for various materials, ensuring residents have the opportunity to dispose of their waste responsibly. placeholder image
In the meantime, residents are asked to use the nearby Civic Amenity Site in Granny, just a five-minute drive away. The Civic Amenity Site offers a wide range of services, including recycling for various materials, ensuring residents have the opportunity to dispose of their waste responsibly. 

A previous incident of illegal dumping at Ferrybank bring bank

There are other Bring Banks available in neighbouring areas, including Kilmacow, Glenmore, and Slieverue. These locations provide convenient options for recycling glass and other materials.

The Civic Amenity Site in Granny features a wide array of materials accepted, including glass, plastics, paper, household hazardous waste, garden waste, and electronic waste.  It is easily accessible and hosts facilities that allow residents to recycle responsibly at their convenience.

Granny Recycling offers a wide range of recycling services and helps reduce clutter at home as well as ensure the proper disposal of hazardous waste and bulky items that cannot be disposed of in our regular refuse bins. Visit www.grannyrecycling.ie for more information on the items you can dispose of there.

Kilkenny County Council appreciates the cooperation of the community in promoting a cleaner, greener environment.  For more information about recycling services or to find a Bring Bank near you, please visit www.kilkennycoco.ie/eng/services/environment/ or contact us at [email protected] or phone: 056-7794470.

Related topics:
Powered by
Register
Follow us
© 2026 Formpress Publishing LTD. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice