Hello everyone,
As an expat in Ireland, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration into daily life.
Here are some points to share your experience:
How can you learn about waste management in Ireland (types of waste collected, sorting, collection days, recycling, bulky items, etc.)? Do local authorities provide information on waste management to newcomers?
What are the main differences you've noticed compared to your home country in terms of waste management? How have you adapted?
Are there recycling programs, composting initiatives, or other eco-friendly alternatives to reduce waste in Ireland? What personal initiatives can be implemented?
How are hazardous waste items such as batteries, household chemicals, or electronic equipment managed?
What actions are taken to encourage compliance with regulations (rewards, penalties, taxes, etc.)?
If you have any other relevant information to share about waste management, please do not hesitate!
Thank you for your contribution.
The Expat.com Team
Waste Management in Ireland
@Cheryl We relocated from Belize to Cork City in 2019. We are astounded by the amount of plastic waste we generate here in comparison to Belize, especially in the area of packaged veg and fruits from the grocery stores. We do shop at the Farmers Market every Saturday where produce is loose; however, it only makes a slight reduction in the plastic waste that is generated.
Our apartment complex in City Centre just introduced compost bins, which is a start and we do have adequate bins serving the complex for common household waste along with glass and recyclable material. Information placards are above the bin areas as to what goes where and what is acceptable.
On a positive note, many take-aways have moved away from the common plastic clamshells for their food, but I always chuckle when I receive a paper straw or bamboo utensil wrapped in plastic!
Kind regards,
Mark from Cork City
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