Council to start removing clothes banks from Tipperary communities this week

Cllr Michael Doran raised the propspect of an "outright ban" on clothing banksplaceholder image
Cllr Michael Doran raised the propspect of an "outright ban" on clothing banks

Tipperary County Council says the textile collection service will continue at its five civic amenity centres around the county

Tipperary County Council has given notice that clothes and textiles bring banks located at bottle bank sites in communities across the county will be gradually removed from tomorrow (Wednesday, October 1). 

The Council says the textile collection service will continue at the following Civic Amenity Sites:

  • Wallers Lot, Cashel
  • Carrigeen Recycling Centre, Clonmel
  • Nenagh Recycling Centre, Nenagh
  • Roscrea Recycling Centre, Roscrea
  • Donohill Recycling Centre, Tipperary

The service will continue in the usual manner.  Items accepted include clean dry and reusable textiles such as clothing, bed linen, towels, curtains and paired shoes. Items not accepted include soiled textiles, duvets, pillows, and cushions.

The Council says these changes are being made in response to market challenges and environmental concerns, and aim to support more sustainable waste management practices.

For further information or queries contact the Environment and Climate Action Section or email [email protected]

Tipperary County Council appreciate the public's cooperation on this matter.

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