The 2026 Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme, also known as “Bin Waiver”, closed on 31 January 2026. Limerick City and County Council is not accepting any further applications for the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme 2026.
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
Limerick City and County Council is not accepting any further applications for the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme 2026.
Deadline
The 2026 Household Waste Subsidy Scheme (Bin Waiver) is now closed for applications..
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Customer Services on +353 61 556000.
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