March 21st 2019
On Sunday the 24th of March, Down Syndrome will host their annual ‘Purple Run‘ in the Phoenix Park.
This is the 4th year of the family friendly, fun run. The charity uses the phrase ‘Run with us, not for us’ as the event is a celebration of people with Down syndrome in Ireland.
The participants have the choice to run, walk, or pus...
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
March 15th 2019
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
March 15th 2019
Once again Thorntons are proud to Sponsor and participate in the Maynooth St Patrick’s Day parade.
Each year the parade gets bigger and more exciting and this year will be no different.
Fingers crossed the weather will stay dry for everyone participating in and attending what promises to be a great family day out.
To all our customers and suppo...
Training and Development
March 5th 2019
Training and Development
March 5th 2019
In early February 2019, Thorntons Recycling invested in new staff Training facilities at its Killeen Road depot.
This investment will ensure that all current and new staff receive the highest level of training and demonstrates the company’s continue investment in its most important asset – its staff. Accommodating up to 16 employees, th...
Happy Birthday Conor!!!
February 15th 2019
Happy Birthday Conor!!!
February 15th 2019
Yesterday our own Cupid, Conor Sunderland, celebrated his 50th birthday surrounded by his colleagues.
Conor has been working in Thorntons for 15 years. He has worked in different departments, mainly spending his years as Transport Manager.
He is well known to everyone in head office and to most of the drivers and helpers as he now works in Trainin...
Follow Us on Facebook
February 11th 2019
Follow Us on Facebook
February 11th 2019
This month we are celebrating 4,000 followers on our Facebook page – Thorntons Recycling in the Community!!!
Our follower count continues to grow daily and it’s all thanks to our loyal customers sharing our posts about upcoming events and tips on recycling.
We like to share news and stories on our Facebook page about our events and sports...
And the Winner is….
January 30th 2019
And the Winner is….
January 30th 2019
We are back with the Customer Loyalty Competitions for 2019 and this month it’s all about helping the planet.
In our email we sent out to household customers last week we spoke about the importance of cutting down on single used plastics and non-recyclable items. These materials include, straws, disposable cutlery and disposable coffee cups.
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One Day: How Ireland Cleans Up
January 17th 2019
One Day: How Ireland Cleans Up
January 17th 2019
On Monday the 14th of January 2019 , Thorntons Recycling was mentioned in an RTE Documentary – “One Day: How Ireland Cleans Up”.
The second in a new series of One Day documentaries goes behind the scenes with people whose job is to clean up after the public.
In this episode, a bin lorry driver, a window cleaning crew, a shift supervisor in...
Thorntons Recycling at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival
January 9th 2019
Thorntons Recycling at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival
January 9th 2019
On St Stephen’s Day, City Island won the Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas Horse Racing Festival.
Trained by Martin Brassil with jockey M P Walsh on board. There was great excitement in the parade ring welcoming City Island and all those associated with the horse.
The event takes place over the Christmas Period...
Christmas Tree Collection – Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne
January 4th 2019
Christmas Tree Collection – Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne
January 4th 2019
We are delighted to announce that Councillor Joe Bonner has organised a collection point for Christmas trees at the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne from Sunday 6th of January 2019 to Sunday the 13th of January 2019.
There is no charge for the disposal of the trees at the site. This is their 15th year providing this service to the people of Ashbourne and...
Recycle More this Christmas
December 27th 2018
Recycle More this Christmas
December 27th 2018
Please help us to Recycle more PLASTICS over this festive season. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO INCREASE OUR RECYCLING RATE!!!!
What Can you do?
Recycle More Plastics – which ones?
There are different kind of plastics, soft plastics like food wrappers and rigid plastics like butter containers.
Rigid plastics, washed and dried, are acceptable in the Gree...