Important Update for Customers in Dublin 7: Changes to Waste Bag Collections
At Greyhound Recycling, one of Ireland’s leading waste collection and recycling providers, we are committed to keeping our customers fully informed about changes that affect how waste is managed in your area.
Following instruction by Dublin City Council (DCC), we want to advise customers in Dublin 7 that the long-standing derogation allowing the presentation of household waste in plastic bags will be phased out under Phase 3 of the city’s waste management transformation programme.
This change forms part of a wider city strategy designed to modernise waste infrastructure, improve recycling rates, reduce litter, and create cleaner, safer streets for everyone.
Blue Area – area covered by phase 3 project
What Is Changing?
For many years, some households in Dublin 7 have been permitted to present general waste and recycling in plastic bags for collection. However, this system presents a number of challenges:
- Increased risk of torn bags and litter on streets
- Difficulty in tracking waste to individual accounts
- Lower recycling quality and contamination
- Health and safety risks for collection crews
- Visual impact on residential streets
Under the new approach being introduced by Dublin City Council, plastic waste bags will no longer be permitted for kerbside presentation no matter what company you use for this service. Instead, all customers will transition to wheelie bin collection, ensuring safer, cleaner, and more accountable waste management.
Why Is This Happening?
Dublin City Council is implementing a shared infrastructure model for residential areas. This means:
- Waste solutions must be traceable to individual customer accounts
- Infrastructure must be shared across authorised waste collectors
- Free-access or anonymous disposal systems will not be permitted
- Long-term solutions must align with best practices already in place across Europe
The goal is to create a modern system that improves environmental performance while maintaining fairness and accountability across all waste providers.
Greyhound’s Bin Solutions for Dublin 7 Customers
We understand that every household is different. That’s why Greyhound Recycling will offer a range of bin sizes to suit your space and needs:
Available Bin Sizes:
- 45-litre bin – Ideal for apartments or low-waste households
- 140-litre bin – Suitable for small to medium households
- 240-litre bin – Best for larger families or higher waste volumes
Waste Stream Colours:
- Black Bin – General waste
- Brown Bin – Organic/food waste
- Green Bin – Mixed recycling
Our team will work directly with customers to ensure you select the right combination and size for your home.
What This Means for You
If you currently use waste bags for collection in Dublin 7:
- You will need to transition to a wheelie bin system.
- Greyhound will contact customers directly with timelines and next steps.
- We will provide guidance on bin sizing and placement.
- Support will be available to ensure a smooth changeover.
We recognise that space can be limited in certain residential areas of Dublin 7. As part of ongoing discussions with Dublin City Council, we are exploring solutions that are practical, space-conscious, and suitable for predominantly residential streets.
Our Commitment to Customers
With over 40 years of operational experience and a reputation as one of Ireland’s largest recycling operators, Greyhound is fully committed to:
- Minimising disruption during the transition
- Providing clear, transparent communication
- Offering flexible bin solutions
- Supporting improved recycling outcomes
- Helping keep Dublin 7 clean and sustainable
Change can take adjustment, but it also brings opportunity. The move away from plastic waste bags will significantly reduce street litter, improve recycling quality, and create a more efficient service for households.
Next Steps
Over the coming weeks, we will:
- Confirm rollout timelines
- Contact customers in the Dublin City Council zone for this project
- Provide information for new bins
- Share FAQs and support materials
If you have immediate questions, our customer service team is here to help.
Working Together for a Cleaner Dublin 7
This initiative represents a significant step forward in modernising waste management across the city. By transitioning from bag collections to secure, traceable bin systems, we are aligning Dublin 7 with best practices already successfully implemented in other parts of the capital.
Greyhound Recycling looks forward to supporting our customers and Dublin City Council through this change and continuing to deliver reliable, sustainable waste solutions for your home and community.
Further updates will be shared as soon as implementation timelines are confirmed.
