Country Clean Prices 2026: Plans, Charges & Best Value
Use this guide to compare Country Clean’s 140L, 240L and recycling-only plans, understand the 6-month weight allowances, and work out whether the cheapest-looking monthly price is actually best for your household.
Independent guide for recyclingcentreireland.org. Always confirm live prices, account rules, offers and service availability directly with Country Clean before signing up.
Quick price answer
Country Clean’s official domestic deals currently show a Light User 140L plan at €34.25 per month, a Standard 240L plan at €36.75 per month, and a Country Green Saver recycling-only plan at €15.50 per month. Pricing is listed as VAT-inclusive.
The monthly price is only part of the real cost. The important part is the 6-month allowance and excess charge: waste is charged differently from compost and recycling once allowances are exceeded.
Best one-minute support script
Say this: “Can you confirm the current Country Clean price for my address, the 6-month waste, compost and recycling allowances, and what I pay if I go over the allowance?”
Existing customers should log in to view weights, pay bills, print calendars and check account details before comparing prices with a neighbour.
Country Clean Prices 2026: Plan-by-Plan Comparison
Country Clean’s prices should be read with the bin setup, 6-month allowance and excess rate. A plan that looks only €2.50 cheaper per month may become worse value if your household regularly exceeds the waste allowance.
| Plan | Monthly price shown | Bins listed | Suitable for | Important catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Light User 140L | €34.25 / month | 140L green waste, 240L blue recycling, 240L brown compost, 240L red glass. | 1–2 person household. | Lower waste allowance than the 240L plan. |
| Urban Standard 240L | €36.75 / month | 240L green waste, 240L blue recycling, 240L brown bin, 240L red glass with text alert. | 3–4 person household. | Only slightly more per month, but check real weight use. |
| Rural Light User 140L | €34.25 / month | 140L green waste, 240L blue recycling, 240L brown bin. | 1–2 person rural household. | Confirm glass collection/bin details for your address. |
| Rural Standard 240L | €36.75 / month | 240L green waste, 240L blue recycling, 240L brown bin. | 3–4 person rural household. | Check route, calendar and any glass service arrangement. |
| Country Green Saver | €15.50 / month | 240L blue recycling bin. | Household with no waste collection need. | Not a full household waste plan. |
Do not compare only monthly price. Compare your expected black-bin waste, compost weight, recycling weight, collection calendar, payment method and whether your household really needs the 140L, 240L or recycling-only setup.
Country Clean Allowances and Excess Charges: What You Pay If You Go Over
The official domestic deals show allowances for a 6-month period. This is where many households misread the price. A cheap monthly plan can still create extra cost if your waste is heavy or poorly sorted.
| Stream | Light 140L allowance | Standard 240L allowance | Excess charge shown | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste / green bin | 150kg per 6 months | 250kg per 6 months | 16 cent per kg | This is the stream most likely to create extra cost if food waste and heavy items go into general waste. |
| Compost / brown bin | 175kg per 6 months | 175kg per 6 months | 12 cent per kg | Food waste is heavy, so use the brown bin properly but watch household habits. |
| Recycling / blue bin | 240kg per 6 months | 240kg per 6 months | 8 cent per kg | Clean, dry and flattened recycling helps avoid contamination and wasted capacity. |
Simple Cork household rule: if your general waste is close to or above 150kg in 6 months, the Standard 240L plan may be better value than forcing a Light User plan to do a family job.
Country Clean Cost Helper: Estimate Your 6-Month Bill Pressure
This is not an official quote. It is a practical helper to show how excess weight can change the real value of a plan. Use your account weights if you are already a customer.
Choose a plan and enter estimated 6-month weights
Estimated result: On the Light User 140L plan, your base 6-month charge is about €205.50 before any excess weight.
Next step: Enter your real 6-month weights from Country Clean login for a better estimate.
Ruthless check: if you do not know your weights, you are not comparing prices properly. Log in first, then compare. Guessing from bin fullness alone is weak because wet food waste, glass and heavy rubbish can change the bill.
Country Clean Light User 140L Plan: Who It Actually Suits
The 140L plan is best for households that genuinely create low general waste. It is not automatically best for every small household if food waste, nappies, pet waste, bulky packaging or poor recycling habits push the weight above the allowance.
140L can be good value when
- There are 1–2 people in the home.
- Food waste goes into the brown compost bin.
- Paper, cardboard and packaging are sorted properly.
- The waste bin is not heavy every collection cycle.
140L may become poor value when
- You regularly exceed the 150kg 6-month waste allowance.
- The lid will not close before collection.
- Recycling or food waste is wrongly going into the waste bin.
- You are choosing it only because the monthly price looks lower.
Country Clean Standard 240L Plan: Why It May Be Better Value for Families
The Standard 240L plan costs more per month than the Light User plan, but it includes a higher waste allowance. For a 3–4 person home, this can be more realistic than squeezing household rubbish into a smaller allowance.
Good for
Families, homes with regular cooking, homes with children, and households that fill a normal wheelie bin near collection day.
Watch the weight
A 240L bin gives more space, but it can still become expensive if food waste, wet waste or unsuitable heavy items go into the wrong bin.
Ask before switching
Ask Country Clean to confirm the plan, bin sizes, first delivery date, collection calendar and payment terms for your address.
Country Green Saver: When the €15.50 Recycling-Only Plan Makes Sense
The Country Green Saver option is not a full household waste plan. It is a recycling-only style option for a household with no waste collection need. That can be useful in the right situation, but it is the wrong choice if you need normal waste and compost collection.
| Question | Good sign | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Do you need general waste collection? | No, you already have a valid route for residual waste. | Yes, your black/green waste bin is still needed. |
| Do you need brown compost collection? | No, you have another legal food-waste route. | Yes, food waste is currently going into general waste. |
| Do you produce clean recycling only? | Your recycling is clean, dry and not contaminated. | Mixed waste, food-covered packaging or unsuitable items are common. |
Which Country Clean Plan Is Best Value in 2026?
Best value depends on your real waste behaviour. For one or two careful recyclers, Light User may make sense. For a family, Standard 240L may prevent false economy. For someone who only needs recycling, Country Green Saver may be enough.
| Household type | Likely better starting point | Why | Question to ask Country Clean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single person or couple | Light User 140L | Lower waste allowance can still work if waste is low. | “Can I change plan later if the allowance is too low?” |
| Family of 3–4 | Standard 240L | Higher waste allowance better matches normal household use. | “What did similar households usually choose in my area?” |
| Heavy food-waste household | Not price alone | Compost weight matters and can create excess charges. | “How do I view compost weights in my account?” |
| Careful recycler, little/no waste | Green Saver may fit | Only if you genuinely do not need normal waste service. | “Is this enough for my legal household waste needs?” |
| Older resident needing simple routine | Stable plan + printed calendar | Simple billing and calendar support can matter more than tiny savings. | “Can you post or print my collection calendar?” |
Best value rule: choose the plan that matches your real 6-month weights, not the plan with the lowest monthly headline. If your usage is close to the allowance limit, build in a safety margin.
New Country Clean Account: Delivery, First Payment and Setup Costs to Confirm
The official domestic deal page says bins are delivered free within 7–10 working days and that the minimum payment required to activate a new account is two months. It also notes that initial payment must be made directly to the office by accepted methods, with monthly options thereafter.
Confirm service at your address
Country Clean is Cork-focused. Ask if your exact address and route are covered before choosing a plan.
Confirm the first payment
Ask what amount is needed to activate the account, how to pay it, and when monthly payments begin.
Confirm delivery and welcome pack
Ask when bins will arrive and when the collection calendar or account login details will be available.
Confirm calendar and reminders
Country Clean now uses individual domestic calendars, so ask how to view, download or print yours.
Country Clean Login, App and Calendar: Why They Matter for Price Control
Country Clean’s website says customers can log in to pay bills, view weights and print calendars. The 2026 calendar notice also says each domestic customer now has an individual collection calendar.
Use login for price control
- View your weights before comparing plans.
- Pay your bill online.
- Print your collection calendar.
- Reprint payment requests and receipts.
Use the app/calendar for routine
- Check which bin is due.
- Avoid putting the wrong bin out.
- Watch account and collection details.
- Ask for a printed calendar if needed.
Senior-friendly note: If using the app is hard, ask Country Clean for help with a printed calendar. Have the account number ready when calling or emailing.
If Your Country Clean Bill Feels High: Check Weight, Sorting and Missed Collections First
A higher-than-expected bill is not always a price problem. It can be a usage problem, sorting problem, calendar problem or excess-weight problem. Start with evidence from your account before complaining.
| Problem | What to check | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Waste excess charge | 6-month waste weight compared with allowance. | Move food waste and recyclables to the correct bin. |
| Compost excess charge | Brown-bin food waste weight. | Use accepted liners and keep wrong items out. |
| Recycling excess charge | Clean, dry recycling and cardboard volume. | Flatten cardboard and avoid contamination. |
| Wrong plan | Whether 140L allowance is too low for your household. | Ask whether switching to Standard 240L would be better. |
| Calendar confusion | Individual collection calendar in login/app. | Print your calendar or use the Country Clean Customer App. |
Country Clean Map and Helpful Recycling Video Context
The map is for Country Clean location context only. It does not confirm prices, route availability, account balance, collection day or service at your home. Use the official website, customer login or support team for live account decisions.
Important: Do not travel to the office for price or account help unless Country Clean tells you to. Most price, weight, calendar and payment issues should be handled through login, email or phone support.
Helpful video: why correct recycling can reduce bin pressure
I could not verify a current official Country Clean YouTube video for this exact price topic, so this section uses a helpful Ireland recycling-centre video for general context. It is background education only, not an official Country Clean price source.
Country Clean Price Questions People Actually Need Answered
Most price searches are really asking one of five things: the current monthly plan price, whether 140L or 240L is better, what excess kg charges mean, how to check weights, and how to contact Country Clean before paying.
If you are comparing prices
Do not compare only €34.25 vs €36.75. Compare allowance, household size, excess kg risk and payment setup.
If your bill is too high
Log in and check weights before arguing about price. Your real cost may be coming from excess weight.
If signing up for a parent
Choose the plan that is easiest to manage, then ask for a printed calendar if app use is difficult.
FAQ: Country Clean Prices 2026
How much is Country Clean per month in 2026?
The official domestic deals currently show Light User 140L at €34.25 per month, Standard 240L at €36.75 per month, and Country Green Saver at €15.50 per month. Always confirm live pricing with Country Clean before signing up.
Are Country Clean prices VAT-inclusive?
The official domestic deal page states that pricing is inclusive of VAT. Keep a copy of the official deal or account confirmation for your records.
What is the Country Clean 140L plan best for?
It is best for 1–2 person households with low general waste and good recycling habits. It may not suit homes that regularly exceed the lower waste allowance.
What is the Country Clean 240L plan best for?
It is better suited to 3–4 person households or homes that need a higher waste allowance. Check actual weights before choosing.
What are Country Clean excess charges?
The official deals show excess charges of 16c/kg for waste, 12c/kg for compost and 8c/kg for recycling after the 6-month allowances are exceeded.
Does Country Clean provide bins free of charge?
Country Clean’s help page says bins are provided free of charge if required, and existing customer-owned bins may be used if in good condition.
How do I view my Country Clean weights?
Log in to the Country Clean customer portal. The official site says customers can pay bills, view weights, print calendars and reprint receipts.
Does Country Clean have an app?
Yes. Country Clean’s 2026 calendar notice mentions the Country Clean Customer App, and app listings say it can show account balance, payments, collection and account details.
What is the Country Clean phone number?
The official contact page lists 022 46848 for Country Clean Recycling. Have your account number ready before calling about prices, bills or calendars.
Which Country Clean plan is best value?
The best value plan is the one that fits your real 6-month weights. Light User may suit low-waste homes, Standard may suit families, and Green Saver only suits households that need recycling-only service.
Official and Helpful Links Used in This Guide
- Official Country Clean website
- Official Country Clean domestic deals and prices
- Country Clean customer login
- 2026 domestic collection calendar notice
- Country Clean contact page
- Country Clean help centre
- myWaste Ireland
- Country Clean login guide
- Country Clean bin collection days guide
- Country Clean contact number guide