Limerick City and County Council operates the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online through my.limerick.ie, details of which can be found below.
Limerick City and County Council invite applications for the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme 2026, also known as “Bin Waiver”.
Qualifying Criteria
In order to qualify for the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme 2026 you must meet the qualifying income criteria in Category A or Category B.
Please note: Proof of income is required
| Category A: Applicant must be of pension age i.e. 66 years old or over, and in receipt of either; State Contributory / Non-Contributory / Widow(er)’s / Surviving Civil Partner’s Pension only, and |
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Category B: Applicant must be in receipt of Disability Allowance / Invalidity Pension / Blind Pension only, and |
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Note: If you are in receipt of any other income, other than the qualifying criteria listed in Category A or Category B above; you do not qualify for the scheme, e.g. carers, private pension, job seekers, one parent family etc.
How to Apply
Apply online at my.limerick.ie or return Application Form by email or post to:
Post: Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme
Limerick City & County Council
Merchants Quay
Limerick
V94 EH90
Email: customerservices@limerick.ie
Download the Application Form here.
If you do not collect your payment in the Post Office and are unable to access your statement online at mygovid.ie you can email Limerick@Welfare.ie to request it. Alternatively, you can request statement in your local INTREO office or ask them to fill out the Income Details Form that can be downloaded here.
Deadline
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 31 January 2026.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Customer Services on +353 61 556000.
Find out more about managing your waste at home here.