ERP Ireland

25/08/2026

Right to Repair: What Does It Mean for Consumers?

Did you know that new Right to Repair rules are now in effect in Ireland and across the EU?

The legislation is designed to make repairing products more accessible and affordable, helping consumers keep products in use for longer while supporting the transition to a more circular economy.

What does this mean for you?
✅ Easier access to repair services
✅ Clearer information on repair options and costs
✅ More choice of repair providers
✅ Longer product lifespans
✅ More ways to access repairs, including independent repairers, national and EU repair platforms, and manufacturer repair services

The Directive currently applies to a range of products, including washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, televisions, mobile phones, tablets, e-bikes and other household and electronic products.

In Ireland, Repair My Stuff will form the basis of the national repair platform under the Directive. Managed by Monaghan County Council, the platform helps consumers find repair providers across a wide range of product categories, making it easier than ever to repair rather than replace.

At ERP Ireland, we welcome this important step towards a more circular economy.

♻️ Repair. Reuse. Reduce Waste. Recycle.


Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
My Waste Ireland
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ireland)
Monaghan County Council Environment Section

19/08/2026

Ready to be recognised for your impact on Ireland’s environment?

The 2026 Repak Resource Awards are now open — and if you're driving real change in recycling or sustainability, this is your chance to stand out.

ERP Ireland is sponsoring the Battery & WEEE Champion Award, celebrating those leading the way in recycling batteries and electrical waste.

Free to enter. National recognition. Real impact.

Deadline: 31 August

Enter now:

Ireland’s leading environmental not for profit organisation.

13/08/2026

Would you know what to do with a discarded v**e?

A new Hospitality V**e Recycling Pilot in County Monaghan is helping pubs, hotels and restaurants collect and recycle v**es safely instead of sending them to general waste.

We're proud to be working with Monaghan County Council and the County Monaghan Vintners' Federation of Ireland on this initiative, which could help shape how v**e recycling is managed in hospitality settings across Ireland.

Watch the video to find out more.

04/08/2026

Calling all recycling heroes across Ireland…

Are you making a real difference when it comes to recycling, resource management, or the circular economy? This is your moment to be recognised.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Repak Resource Awards – celebrating the people, businesses, and communities leading the way in recycling and environmental action.

ERP Ireland is proud to sponsor the Battery & WEEE Champion category – shining a spotlight on those going the extra mile to recycle batteries and electrical waste, and helping others do the same.

Why enter?

1️⃣ It’s completely free
2️⃣ Gain national recognition for your impact
3️⃣ Share your story and inspire others across Ireland

Key dates:

Entries close: 31 August
Finalists announced: September
Awards night: 23 October, Mansion House, Dublin

If you're helping build a greener future, we’d love to see your work recognised.

Tap the link to enter and learn more: https://repak.ie/resource-awards/

31/07/2026

Floating into the long weekend like… 🦋✨

Trash EEE-lk has been stretching his legs on the festival scene this summer, with a little help from some considerably more graceful friends.

Not a bad second life for a load of old electricals. ♻️

Here’s to good weather, good vibes and a very good long weekend ☀️

24/07/2026

Your old v**e has one final request... 👀

"Please don't throw me on the ground or in the waste bin."

It might be finished, but the battery inside still needs to be recycled properly. 🪫

Recycle your used v**e at a v**e retailer when buying a new one, or drop it off at your local supermarket or recycling centre.

Drop Beats, Not V**es this summer. If it has a battery, it has a place to be recycled.

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Forest Fest 2026
My Waste Ireland
Panda Ireland
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

08/07/2026

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Forest Fest 2026, bringing our striking eco-art installation Trash EEE‑lk to this year’s Forest Fest! 🌳

Designed by renowned Irish artist Ned Leddy, the installation is crafted from over 1,000 electrical items and components. It serves as a powerful reminder that everyday items such as v**es are also electrical, contain batteries, and should never be placed in general waste, but properly recycled. Towering over the site at five metres long and four metres high, with impressive 3.5‑metre antlers, the piece is both visually impactful and thought-provoking.

As a form of “artivism”, Trash EEE‑lk does more than captivate – it aims to influence recycling culture and inspire meaningful behavioural change.

While at Forest Fest, Trash EEE‑lk will champion the Drop Beats Not V**es message, encouraging festival goers to recycle used v**es responsibly and keep them out of general waste. V**es contain valuable materials such as lithium, which can be recovered and reused to power everyday devices, including mobile phones, laptops and power banks.

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22/06/2026

Remember - never bin electricals or batteries! ♻️

It’s time to clear out your home and make a difference for the environment 🌍

ERP Ireland is hosting a FREE Electrical Recycling Drop Off Day and we want YOU to be part of it!

🗓️ Saturday 27th June
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 The Mart, Clones, Monaghan

What Can You Recycle? 🔌
Bring along your old household electrical goods - if it has a plug, cable or battery - we can recycle it!

We even recycle used v**es and batteries! 💨

Every item you recycle is a step towards a cleaner, greener future 🌱
Help spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family!

Monaghan County Council Environment Section Monaghan County Council Monaghan Tidy Towns My Waste Ireland EPA Ireland

20/06/2026

🔌 FREE Household Electrical Recycling Drop Off Day ⚡

🗓️ Saturday 20th June
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Lidl, Ballyjamesduff Rd, Virginia, Cavan

Got old household electrical items cluttering up your home or shed? Now’s the perfect time to recycle them - for FREE! ♻️

Bring along your unwanted electrical items with a plug, cable or battery, as well as used v**es for recycling.

What We Accept:
💻 Household electronics with a plug or cable - phones, laptops, TVs, toasters and more
🔋 Battery operated items - from toys to gadgets
💨 Used v**es & batteries

What We DON’T Accept:
❌ Non-electrical items such as furniture, textiles or general household waste
Remember: NEVER bin electricals or batteries!

Lidl Ireland