Recycle Home & Office Equipment Without Waiting for a Bin Day
Recycle IT is a Dublin-based not-for-profit social enterprise for electrical, electronic and pure-metal recycling. It does not operate like a normal household wheelie-bin company: collections are booked or organised through community schedules.
Use this guide to understand collection days, the €25 personal-collection starting price, free household drop-off, accepted computers and appliances, collection preparation, opening hours and contact details.
Quick answer: when does Recycle IT collect?
Recycle IT does not publish a normal street-by-street green-bin calendar. Its electrical and metal collections are scheduled in advance.
For 2026 residents-association collections, Recycle IT says teams operate weekly from Monday to Friday. Once your local collection is booked, items should normally be ready by 9am on the agreed day.
Quick price answer
A dedicated personal collection from your home starts at €25 including VAT, with the price depending on location.
Household and dual-purpose small-office WEEE can be dropped off at Recycle IT’s Clondalkin facility free of charge. Organised residents-association, school, charity and community collections can also qualify for free collection.
Recycle IT Collection Days in 2026
There is no universal “Recycle IT bin day” for every house. Recycle IT collects electrical, electronic and pure-metal equipment through pre-arranged household, community and organisational services rather than an ordinary weekly refuse route.
Its 2026 residents-association service states that teams operate Monday to Friday. The actual day for your estate, home, charity, school or business is confirmed when the collection is organised.
| Service | Collection pattern | What you need to do |
|---|---|---|
| Residents-association collection | Scheduled on an agreed weekday; Recycle IT operates collections Monday–Friday. | Follow the date circulated by your residents group and have equipment ready by 9am. |
| Personal home collection | Booked individually rather than attached to a permanent street calendar. | Request a collection and confirm the agreed date, location and charge. |
| Business collection | Once-off or ongoing arrangements can be organised. | Tell Recycle IT the equipment type and approximate quantity first. |
| School / charity / community collection | Arranged directly with Recycle IT. | Book ahead and agree the collection point and equipment volume. |
Do not wait for a wheelie-bin calendar. If you have an old television, laptop, printer, washing machine or other electrical equipment, use Recycle IT’s booking or drop-off service rather than assuming a truck will arrive automatically.
2026 timing: Recycle IT reported that household collections can often be organised within roughly three to six working days, but availability depends on the route and workload. Treat the date confirmed with your booking as the actual collection date.
Recycle IT Prices: Free Services and €25 Personal Collections
Recycle IT uses a mix of free community services and fee-based dedicated collections. The price depends on who is requesting the service, where the equipment is located and whether the material is normal household/small-office WEEE or larger commercial equipment.
| Service | Current cost information | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Personal household collection | From €25 including VAT | Final charge depends on location and collection requirements. |
| Residents-association collection | Free where arranged through the qualifying community service | Must be organised in advance rather than requested as an automatic household route. |
| Charity / community organisation | Free collection services are advertised | Arrange the collection and confirm the material beforehand. |
| School / college | Free organised electrical recycling collection advertised | Book directly with Recycle IT. |
| Household WEEE drop-off | Free | Applies to household and dual-purpose home/small-office electrical equipment. |
| Large commercial equipment | May incur a recycling fee | Call for a quote before moving large photocopiers, specialist equipment or commercial loads. |
Why is a personal collection charged? Recycle IT says the personal collection fee contributes towards operating costs including fuel, tolls and vehicle expenses. The service starts at €25 including VAT rather than being one fixed nationwide collection price.
Which Recycle IT Collection Should You Book?
I only have my own household equipment
Use the dedicated personal collection if you need Recycle IT to come specifically to your home. Charges start at €25 including VAT.
Personal collection detailsOur estate has lots of electricals
A residents association, tidy towns group or community committee can request an organised community collection. Qualifying residents-association collections are promoted as free.
Collection serviceWe are a school or charity
Recycle IT advertises free collection options for schools, charities and community organisations. Agree the location and volume before the collection day.
Recycle IT servicesWe are clearing an office
Business collections can include electrical, electronic and scrap-metal equipment. Once-off and ongoing arrangements are available, but large commercial equipment may require a quote.
Business collection serviceWhat Recycle IT Takes From Homes and Small Offices
A simple starting rule is: if the item works from a plug, battery, cable or electrical power source, it is likely to fall within Recycle IT’s WEEE service. Recycle IT also collects pure-metal items.
| Category | Examples | Before collection |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen appliances | Kettles, toasters, microwaves, cookers, coffee machines | Empty and clean enough to handle safely. |
| Large appliances | Fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers | Disconnect fully before the team arrives. |
| Entertainment | TVs, radios, games consoles, speakers and similar electronics | Keep visible and accessible for the crew. |
| Personal electronics | Phones, tablets, chargers, cables, electric toothbrushes | Remove personal accounts and data where applicable. |
| Batteries | Household batteries and other accepted battery types | Keep separate rather than hiding them inside mixed waste. |
| Lighting | Incandescent and fluorescent lamps/bulbs | Protect from breakage while transporting or presenting them. |
| Pure metal | Radiators, gates, metal cabinets, lockers, taps and metal sinks | Separate from ordinary rubbish and mixed non-metal material. |
Do not put WEEE into an ordinary household rubbish bin. Batteries and electrical devices need a dedicated WEEE or authorised recycling route rather than general waste.
Recycle IT for Computers, Printers and Office Equipment
Recycle IT accepts common home-office and business electronics including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, monitors, phones and servers.
Commercial equipment such as multifunction printers and photocopiers may carry a recycling cost, particularly where the item is larger or outside normal dual-purpose household/small-office WEEE.
Do this before recycling a computer
Back up anything you need
Copy documents, photos, email archives or other required files before surrendering the device.
Remove personal information
Recycle IT specifically advises users to remove personal information from hard drives and storage devices before recycling.
Ask about physical drive destruction if needed
Recycle IT provides physical hard-drive destruction options. Businesses handling confidential information should discuss the required service before collection.
Separate accessories
Keep computers, screens, printers, cables, chargers and other electronic equipment identifiable so the collection team can handle them efficiently.
Recycling is not the same as data erasure. Handing a computer to an authorised recycler does not remove your responsibility to deal with personal or business data before surrendering storage devices.
How to Prepare Equipment for a Recycle IT Collection
Confirm the booked date
Use the date agreed with Recycle IT or circulated by your residents association. There is no automatic universal household route.
Have community-collection items ready by 9am
Recycle IT’s 2026 resident guidance asks participants to have equipment ready for the scheduled collection from 9am.
Keep equipment visible
Items can be placed at the front of the property within reach of the pavement, but should not obstruct the public footpath.
Do not hide items in bags
The collection team says electrical items should be clearly visible. If items need to remain boxed, bagged or covered, tell Recycle IT beforehand.
Disconnect large appliances
Washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and similar equipment should be fully disconnected before collection. The team can assist with lifting when arranged.
Access matters: an item hidden behind a locked gate, parked vehicle or inaccessible entrance can be missed even when the property is on the scheduled route.
Free Recycle IT Drop-Off in Clondalkin
If you do not need a collection, Recycle IT operates a physical recycling facility at Unit 14/2 Crag Terrace, Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin, D22 TK37.
Household and dual-purpose home/small-office electrical and electronic equipment can be dropped off free of charge. Recycle IT also accepts pure-metal items. Large commercial equipment may incur a fee, so business users should call ahead.
| Day | Current opening hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Normal weekday facility hours. |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Household/small-office WEEE drop-off available during normal opening. |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Call first for unusually large business equipment. |
| Thursday | 8:30am–4:30pm | Normal weekday facility hours. |
| Friday | 8:30am–3:30pm | Earlier closing than Monday–Thursday. |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed | Current 2026 information says weekends are closed. |
| Public holidays | Closed | Check before travelling around holiday periods. |
What If You Miss a Recycle IT Collection Day?
If you miss an organised residents-association collection, do not leave electrical equipment permanently on the footpath or assume another truck will automatically return.
Option 1: use the free drop-off
Household electrical waste and waste batteries can be taken to Recycle IT’s Clondalkin facility during its normal weekday opening hours.
Option 2: book a personal collection
If you cannot transport the equipment, contact Recycle IT about a dedicated collection. Personal collection prices start at €25 including VAT.
For another community date: contact the residents association or Recycle IT rather than assuming the estate collection repeats every week.
Recycle IT Phone Number, Email and Address
| Contact | Detail | Best used for |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 01 457 8321 | Quotes, personal collections, unusual items, large appliances and business loads. |
| info@recycleit.ie | Collection enquiries, equipment lists and written booking questions. | |
| Address | Unit 14/2 Crag Terrace, Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin, D22 TK37 | Free household/small-office WEEE drop-off and agreed business recycling. |
| Website | recycleit.ie | Current collection requests, drop-off information and accepted-equipment guidance. |
Before calling for a quote: make a rough list of the equipment, note any heavy appliances or large office machines, give your postcode/Eircode and say whether the items are upstairs, behind a gate or otherwise difficult to access.
Business and Office Clear-Outs With Recycle IT
Businesses can arrange once-off or ongoing recycling for electrical, electronic and scrap-metal equipment. Recycle IT also promotes workplace collection events where employees bring old household electronics into work for recycling.
For normal office IT, provide an equipment list before collection. Large photocopiers, multifunction machines, specialist electronics or unusually large commercial quantities can require a specific recycling quote.
Do not assume every business load is free. Free household and dual-purpose small-office WEEE rules are different from commercial collection costs, specialist equipment handling and data-destruction services.
Recycle IT FAQ
What day does Recycle IT collect?
Recycle IT does not have one universal household bin day. Collections are scheduled in advance. Its 2026 residents-association collections operate Monday to Friday, with the exact day agreed for each community.
How much does Recycle IT charge for a home collection?
The dedicated personal collection service currently starts at €25 including VAT. The final charge depends on location and collection requirements.
Is Recycle IT free?
Some services are free. Household and dual-purpose small-office WEEE drop-off is free, and qualifying residents-association, community, charity and school collections can also be free. Dedicated personal collections are chargeable.
Does Recycle IT collect washing machines?
Yes. Washing machines and other large household electrical appliances are within the WEEE service. The appliance should be fully disconnected before collection.
Does Recycle IT take fridges and freezers?
Yes. Recycle IT lists fridges, freezers and other temperature-exchange equipment among electrical items that can be recycled.
Does Recycle IT take computers and laptops?
Yes. Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, printers and related electronics are accepted. Remove personal data from hard drives and storage devices before recycling.
Can Recycle IT destroy hard drives?
Recycle IT states that it can assist with physical hard-drive destruction. Businesses or organisations that need this service should arrange it before collection and confirm any associated cost.
Can I drop electrical items off myself?
Yes. Recycle IT operates a facility at Unit 14/2 Crag Terrace, Clondalkin Industrial Estate, Dublin, D22 TK37. Household and small-office dual-purpose WEEE can be dropped off free during opening hours.
What time should I put items out for a community collection?
Recycle IT’s 2026 residents-association guidance asks participating households to have items ready by 9am on the scheduled collection day.
What is the Recycle IT phone number?
The current contact number is 01 457 8321. The general email address is info@recycleit.ie.
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Before You Book Recycle IT
Decide whether you need a free organised community collection, a paid personal collection or the free Clondalkin drop-off. Make a list of the electrical, electronic and metal equipment first, remove personal data from computers and phones, disconnect large appliances and make sure collection items are clearly accessible.
Independent information guide: RecyclingCentreIreland.org is not Recycle IT, WEEE Ireland or a local authority. Collection availability, charges and service areas can change, so use the linked Recycle IT pages for the final booking and quote.