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# recycling targets

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2022

Ireland hits recycling targets for 24th year in a row

Over one million tonnes was recycled and recovered.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 9:42 AM

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Upsurge in home clearouts during lockdown could 'derail' recycling targets

The head of recycling scheme WEEE Ireland said it’s vital electrical items cleared out of homes do not end up in landfill.

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Jun 22nd 2020, 10:14 AM