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Follow the Signs for Easy Recycling 05/11/2024

Recycling is easy once you know how! But, with so many symbols, it can get a little confusing. Our friends in Repak have compiled a simple guide to familiar symbols to help you make sense of it all...

Carve Your Pumpkin & Compost the Rest! 29/10/2024

What do you need for pumpkin carving?Forget fancy kits! Everything you need is likely already in your kitchen. Here’s what you need to make the perfect Jack-O-Lantern.Essential toolsSmall serrated kni...

Closing the Loop - The Life Cycle of Recycled Products 16/10/2024

Recycling is more than just tossing your waste into the correct bin. Every item we recycle embarks on a transformative journey, contributing to a circular economy where materials are continuously r...

Yes WEEE Can! 04/10/2024

It’s no secret that we love our devices! Continuous advancements in technology bring new products and gadgets into our homes, resulting in old electronic goods that need to be disposed of. However,...

Avoid These Common Recycling Mistakes: How to Improve Recycling at Home and Work 26/09/2024

Recycling is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to contribute to a more sustainable planet. However, even well-intentioned recyclers can make mistakes that reduce the effectiveness of recy...

The Economics of Recycling: Why It’s a Smart Investment for Businesses 19/09/2024

Recycling is often championed for its environmental benefits, but the economic advantages are just as compelling. In Ireland, where waste generation continues to grow, recycling presents an opportu...

Sustainability in the Workplace: Let’s Work Together! 04/09/2024

As the focus on sustainability continues to grow, offices have become key areas where significant environmental impact can be made. Implementing sustainable practices within the workplace not only...

Recycling Batteries: Taking A Positive Approach 28/08/2024

Batteries are an essential part of our everyday lives, powering everything from remote controls to smartphones. However, when they are no longer useful, it’s crucial to dispose of them properly. Recyc...

Back-to-School Sustainability: Handy Tips to become an 'A' Student 23/08/2024

As the new school year begins, it's the perfect time to instill sustainable habits in students. Schools are environments where significant amounts of waste are generated, making them ideal places to t...

The Importance of Composting Food Waste: Contributing to the Circular Economy and Reducing Landfill Waste 15/08/2024

Food waste is one of the most significant environmental challenges we face today. In Ireland, approximately 750,000 tonnes of food waste are generated each year (Source). Composting is an effective wa...

Sort It! With Handy Recycling Downloads 06/08/2024

Welcome back to our Sort It! campaign. In this installment, we're excited to introduce a series of downloadable resources designed to help you recycle more efficiently and effectively. These tools are...

The Importance of Separating Paper Waste: Reducing Contamination, Recovering Materials, and Preserving Forests 29/07/2024

Proper waste segregation is essential for effective recycling and sustainability efforts. One of the critical materials that require careful separation is paper. In this blog post, we'll discuss the...

The Importance of Separating Plastic Waste: Reducing Contamination, Recovering Materials, and Reducing the Need for New Plastics 23/07/2024

Proper waste segregation is a cornerstone of effective recycling programs. One of the most significant materials that require careful sorting is plastic. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importanc...

The Importance of Separating Food Waste - Reducing Contamination and Enhancing Composting 15/07/2024

Proper waste segregation is a critical aspect of effective waste management. One of the most significant components of this process is the separation of food waste. In this blog post, we will explo...

Introduction to our 'Sort It' Campaign 08/07/2024

Welcome to our 'Sort It' campaign! We’re excited to launch this campaign to promote proper waste segregation and recycling. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of managing was...

Lighting Up Our Future: Thorntons Recycling’s Solar Initiative at Killeen Road 25/04/2024

At Thorntons Recycling, we’re committed not just to managing waste but to doing it responsibly. Our latest endeavor at Killeen Road is a testament to this commitment—a massive installation of 1,158 so...

Embracing Fitness and Sustainability: Our Proud Sponsorship of the Terenure 5 Mile Race 08/04/2024

As the calendar pages turn to welcome the vibrant month of May, our excitement burgeons for the much-anticipated Terenure 5 Mile Race. Scheduled for Sunday, 12 May, at 9:30 am, this event marks a sign...

The Winning Formula: Thorntons Recycling and Puskas-Hagi Ashbourne Futsal Club 20/11/2023

A Partnership Built on Passion and ProgressIn the dynamic world of sports, the fusion of community spirit and corporate support often leads to remarkable stories of growth and success. One such narrat...

Thorntons Recycling's Enduring Support for LauraLynn Children's Hospice: A Partnership Built on Compassion 09/10/2023

At Thorntons Recycling, our commitment to making a positive difference in the community has always been at the heart of what we do. Over the years, we've had the privilege to collaborate with a variet...

Thorntons Recycling Celebrates Another Successful Ashbourne Recycling Day! 22/09/2023

We are excited to share the tremendous success of the Ashbourne Recycling Day, which took place recently. This event was brilliantly orchestrated by local councillor Joe Bonner, and we at Thorntons Re...

Your Essential Rugby World Cup Match Schedule is Here! 🏉 04/09/2023

With the Rugby World Cup almost underway, it's vital to keep track of when and where the action happens. We understand the importance of planning, whether it's for business or leisure. That's why we'v...

Commercial Waste Regulations - Commercial Clients 20/07/2023

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Blackhall Gaels Summer Camp 10/07/2023

As main sponsors of Blackhall Gaels GAA we were invited to participate in the final day of the clubs Summer Club.The summer club was attended by 200 children who all enjoyed the games and coaching dur...

Recycling Quiz 10/07/2023

Q&A Q&A Question 1: If you recycle one ton of paper, how many trees can you save? a) 1 b) 35 c) 17 Qu...

UCD Festival 2023 30/05/2023

Join us at this year's UCD Festival on Saturday June 10th"The UCD Festival is a fun-filled day and showcases the very best of UCD through performances, engaging talks, hands-on science, interactive...

Sponsoring Terenure 5 Mile 15/05/2023

Yesterday, our company had the pleasure of being a sponsor for the Terenure 5 Mile race. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to show our commitment to the local community and to promote our brand.On...

Another Successful Ashbourne Recycling Day 27/04/2023

What a fantastic time we had last Saturday at Ashbourne Recycling Day! Thanks to everyone who attended and made it such a success. We were delighted to see so many of you taking action to reduce waste...

Ashbourne Recycling Day - this Saturday April 22nd 17/04/2023

Ashbourne Recycling Day is back! The event brings the community together to promote recycling and environmental awareness. Thorntons Recycling is proud to again participate in the event, which is bein...

Visit of President of the United States - Gardai Notice! 11/04/2023

Re: Restrictions to collection services 11th to 15th April 2023.Please find attached a list of intermittent road closures in relation to the upcoming visit between Tuesday 11th and Saturday 15th April...

Tour of Recycling Facilities 30/03/2023

We were delighted to host members of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on a tour of recycling facilities and give them an insight into the various processes.The group...

St Vincent's Hospital Green Team Tour Thorntons Recycling Facilities 06/03/2023

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting the Green Team from St Vincent's Private Hospital at our waste recycling facilities. As one of the leading waste management companies in Ireland, we are commit...

We are excited to be sponsoring the Total Facilities Management Service Provider of the Year award 28/02/2023

As a leading Waste & Recycling company our services often involve in facilities management. We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the Total Facilities Management Service Provider of the Year...

Green Awards 2023 Takes Place Tonight! 21/02/2023

Thorntons Recycling is a finalist in the Green Energy Provider category at the prestigious Green Awards 2023! 🌿🏆We can't wait to attend the Green Awards tonight and network with other like-minded indi...

Clancy Construction Visit Thorntons Recycling Facilities 07/02/2023

We had our first Client tour of the facilities last week when Clancy visited as part of their Sustainability Roadmap to 2030."The purpose of the visit was to establish how we could better sort our was...

Coffee Morning for Early Morning Drivers & Staff 01/02/2023

This morning we hosted a coffee morning for our early morning drivers and staff. The event was co-located in two of our parking lots and our drivers and staff were treated to a hot cup of coffee and d...

Thorntons Recycling awarded the Guaranteed Irish Brand Activation Champion for January 2023! 30/01/2023

We are delighted that Guaranteed Irish have decided to present us with the Brand Activation Champion award for January 2023. It is an honour to be recognized and we are grateful for the opportunities...

Engaging in Sustainable Activities to Improve our Environment 23/01/2023

Thorntons Recycling is a company that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and have implemented a number of i...

Why we have been shortlisted for a Green Award 16/01/2023

We are delighted to announce that our company has been shortlisted for the Green Energy Provider Award at the Green Awards! The Green Awards are the most prestigious awards in the environmental sector...

Begin the Year with a Secure Confidential Shredding of Documents and Media 09/01/2023

If you're in need of a reliable and affordable shredding service, look no further than Thorntons Security Shredding. Contact us today 01 623 5133 to discuss your project requirements and learn more ab...

Supporting Team Hope and their Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2023 23/12/2022

Over the past numerous years, we have supported the charity, Team Hope. This charity organises a shoebox appeal at Christmas time for children in underprivileged countries including Kenya, Malawi and...

Ballyfermot Senior Citizens Annual Christmas Dinner 21/12/2022

The annual Christmas dinners for the Ballyfermot Senior Citizens group were held recently in the Markiewicz Community Centre, Dublin 10. Such is the desire for participation there was two dates this y...

Leopardstown Christmas Festival Launch at Gordon Elliott's Stables 20/12/2022

We were so lucky to receive an invite to the Leopardstown Christmas Festival Launch at Gordon Elliott's Stables.This year we continue our participation with the festival as sponsors of the Thorntons R...

Recycle As Much As Possible This Christmas 19/12/2022

Christmas is coming and with it comes the usual flurry of shopping, wrapping, and preparing for guests. One of the easiest ways to help reduce your environmental impact is by recycling as much as poss...

LauraLynn Light Up Christmas 16/12/2022

We were delighted to support our chosen charity LauraLynn Children's Hospice as they hosted their annual Light Up event on the hospice grounds recently.The campus was filled with lights and sparkles,...

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre - Update 14/12/2022

We were delighted to continue our support for the Cherry Orchard Equine Centre in 2022. Yard Manager Michelle Leonard kindly sent us an update from the year: “Sponsorship from Thorntons Recy...

Christmas Fun at Ballyfermot De La Salle GAA 13/12/2022

Christmas is a time to be merry and celebrate with family and friends. There's no better way to do that than by going out and enjoying all the festive fun at Ballyfermot De La Salle GAA club!Santa vis...

Bikeworx at International Cyclo-Cross at the Sport Ireland Campus 12/12/2022

At the first Dublin Cyclo-cross World Cup round we were delighted to be represented by members of the Bikeworx team proudly ploughing through the mud wearing their Thorntons Recycling sponsored kit!Wi...

Beatty Grove Winter Community Clean-Up 08/12/2022

Supporting our local communities is an important ethos to the Thorntons Recycling company.We recently supplied skips to Beatty Grove Residents Association and Parklands Residents Associations for thei...

Don't Throw Batteries in your Household Bin 07/12/2022

It is easy to think of batteries as something disposable and throw them away after use. Throwing batteries in the bin can cause serious fires as has happened in the past. It is important that bat...

Blue Door Annual Christmas Craft Fair 06/12/2022

We were delighted to support the Blue Door Annual Christmas Craft Fair last weekend.Blue Door is a local charity that supports adults are affected by a wide range of social issues including homelessne...

Christmas Opening at Ballyogan Recycling Park 05/12/2022

Remember to recycle over the Christmas using your Green Recycling and Brown Compost bins. Ballyogan Recycling Park will accept your Christmas Tree free of charge from the first Monday in January.

Shortlisted for Green Energy Award 2023 02/12/2022

We were delighted to hear that our Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) product has been shortlisted for an award at next year's Green Awards!SRF is processed from waste materials that are not recyclable, yet m...

Recycling Awareness at Beaumont Hospital 01/12/2022

We performed a recycling awareness education visit to Beaumont Hospital during the week.It's always great to speak to the patients, medical staff and visitors about the correct segregation of waste an...

Government Introduces Deposit Return Scheme 29/11/2022

The Deposit Return Scheme was announced by the Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment, Ossian Smyth TD this week. When the scheme launches in early February 2024, you will be charged...

Clear the way for Santa - Hire a Skip this Christmas 23/11/2022

Christmas is a time to prepare your home for new things and dispose of the old. It is crucial that there is space for new presents or items that may come your way!You might need to clear out your hous...

Parklands Estate Community Clean-Up 21/11/2022

The residents of the Parklands Estate in Maynooth once again organised a community clean-up. This time they were focused on clearing autumnal leaves and clipping errand hedging and edging. We were d...

Recycling Awareness Day - St Vincent's Hospital 18/11/2022

We visited St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Elm Park yesterday to participate in their Recycling Awareness Day.Our Commercial Account Manager Niamh Clonan spoke to the staff reminding them of the 3-bin...

Certificate of 100% Renewable Energy 17/11/2022

We received our certificate today framing that the electricity the business used in 2021 was from 100% Renewable Energy.This is another element in recognition of our commitment to sustainability. By u...

Visiting the Stables of Jessica Harrington - 2017 Leopardstown Christmas Festival 15/11/2022

Throwback to our visit to the home and stables of expert trainer Jessica Harrington in 2017.Each year we sponsor a race at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, ‘Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle’.Last...

Use Your Brown Compost Bin 14/11/2022

Composting is an important way to recycle materials like food waste and yard clippings and create a valuable soil amendment. It is also a great way to reduce your environmental impact. Using your brow...

Staff Anniversary - 21 Years Service 09/11/2022

Today we celebrated another long-term employee at the company Rian Gashi - 21 years! Rian has played an important role in helping us grow and continue to be a successful business.Rian is based at Dubl...

Sustainability at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 26/10/2022

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon takes place again this Bank Holiday Weekend and Thorntons Recycling will be on hand to support the clean-up and sustainability measures for the event. The Irish Lif...

Children's Health Ireland Green Week 25/10/2022

Some more great images from our appearances at Children's Health Ireland Green Week!

Celebrating 20 years with Gary Brady 24/10/2022

Last week we celebrated our CEO Gary Brady's 20th year with Thorntons Recycling. The company has come a long way in that time, and we owe much of its success to Gary.Gary's background is in accounting...

Euchariston Harvest Festival 2022 19/10/2022

The Euchariston Harvest Festival took place last weekend from 14 - 16 October in St Mark's Parish, Tallaght.We were delighted to support the waste management at the event.This year was the 50th Annive...

Green Week with Childrens Health Ireland 18/10/2022

We have a very busy week of visiting hospitals lined up. We are excited to share our recycling tips with the doctors, nurses and staff.This is the Childrens Health Ireland Green Week. Yesterday, we re...

Meath County Council Site visit 17/10/2022

We had a visit from Adrian Hobbs of Meath County Council last week.Adrian toured our recycling facilities with Commercial Account Manager Peter Hanifin.Pictured in front of our SRF (Solid Recoverable...

Green Week at UCD 12/10/2022

We had a great time at UCD yesterday.We spoke to a large number of students to encourage Recycling Awareness as part of the college's Green Week activities.The students were very interested in how sep...

We visit UCD for the Annual Recycling Awareness Day 10/10/2022

We will be attending the UCD Recycling Awareness Day again on Tuesday 11th October.We had a great time last year explaining how our recycling process works and how the correct separation of materials...

Structure Tone visit to Thorntons Recycling 06/10/2022

We were delighted that another of our clients requested to visit our newly upgraded facility in Killeen Road to see first-hand what happens to the materials collected from their construction sites.Str...

Dublin Simon Community Home Run 03/10/2022

We were delighted to be part of the Dublin Simon Community Home Run event in the Phoenix Park on Saturday.The participants had a great time as the rain held off and spirits were high.Thorntons Recycli...

Another Successful Visit To Our Facilities 28/09/2022

We were delighted to welcome some visitors from our clients the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) yesterday. Our facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, and operated by our experie...

We Are Attending BizExpo 2022 27/09/2022

We are looking forward to networking with local businesses and meeting up with our clients this Thursday, 29th September 2022 at the Biz Expo Ireland event in the National Indoor Arena.With many more...

Recycling Awareness at the National Rehabilitation Hospital 22/09/2022

Thorntons Recycling is a family-owned business, with more than 40 years of experience in the recycling industry. We offer a variety of waste management and recycling services for businesses in Dublin,...

Deansrath Family Centre Re-Vamp 20/09/2022

Family, friends and the staff of the Deansrath Family Centre came together this month to re-vamp the back garden space of the Centre in time for the children returning after the summer break. The Dean...

HOPEFEST Joy in the Iveagh Gardens 14/09/2022

We were delighted to support HOPEFEST in the Iveagh Gardens last weekend. HOPEFEST is an outdoor wellness event for those experiencing homelessness organised by two of our clients, UCD (Lions Club) an...

Tech Connect Live at the RDS 08/09/2022

We are delighted to attend the Tech Connect Live event at the RDS on Tuesday, 13th September. The conference is an opportunity for delegates to hear from industry experts and to share their own expert...

Rockfield Residents Association Community Clean-up 07/09/2022

We were delighted to assist the Rockfield Residents Association Community Clean-up by supplying a skip.The clean-up managed to avoid the heavy rain and was celebrated with a delicious BBQ.Thanks to Mi...

Re-imagine plastic with Team Green 06/09/2022

Did you know Ireland has hit every EU recycling target since 1997? However, there are ambitious plastic recycling targets of 50% by 2025. We need everyone's help to achieve these. The Repak...

Secure Confidential Shredding of Documents and Media 05/09/2022

Sustainable Initiative at Convention Centre Dublin 31/08/2022

Following on from a recent site visit to our recycling facilities (see more here) by the 'World Around Us' group, the sustainable development team from the Convention Centre Dublin, we were delighted...

Need a Skip? Get 5% Off as a Thorntons Household Customer! 30/08/2022

When it comes to skip hire, nobody does it better than Thorntons! We offer the best rates in the business, and our trusted status means you can always rely on us to get the job done right. Find out wh...

Site Visit From Global Via 29/08/2022

Damien Breen Operations Manager from GLOBAL VIA met with Thorntons Recycling Account Manager Peter Hanifin last week who brought him on a site visit to our state of the art facility at Killeen Road to...

Mattress Amnesty Day at Ballyogan Recycling Park 23/08/2022

There will be a free Mattress Amnesty Day on Saturday 3rd September 2022 from 9:30am to 5:30pm at Ballyogan Recycling Park.Householders only. Mattresses must be clean and dry. Max 2 mattresses per cus...

Ballyfermot DeLaSalle GAA Summer Club! 22/08/2022

We were delighted to be invited to the Ballyfermot DeLaSalle GAA Summer Club last week and meet the players.We have been sponsors of the club for many years and we always receive a warm welcome. The s...

Visiting the RDS Dublin Horse Show 19/08/2022

After an absence of a few years, we had great fun at the RDS Dublin Horse Show this week. We got to see some amazing horses and riders in action. The show was colourful and vibrant, and we really enjo...

Use Your Brown Compost Bin & Save Money 15/08/2022

There's nothing complicated about planning you or your family’s meals for the week.But this one simple act will set you on course to become a climate champion while shaving an average of €700 on your...

Dublin Horse Show 2022 Returns 10/08/2022

The Dublin Horse Show returns this day next week with Thorntons Recycling again sponsoring the Small Hunters Classes!This is an event we look forward to each year as we are joined by some of our local...

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre Irish Pony Club Summer Camp 09/08/2022

A brilliant end to the Cherry Orchard branch of The Irish Pony Club summer camp, with all members passing their respective tests!Congratulations to all who participated and mentored.

Your Business is Food – Don’t Throw it all Away! 08/08/2022

Performing a review is an easy way to find out where food is being thrown away in your business. It will give you some clear ideas on how to throw away less food and start saving money.A few handy tip...

Thorntons Recycling Awarded FTA Ireland TruckSafe Silver Standard 26/07/2022

Following a recent FTAI TruckSafe renewal audit Thorntons Recycling are delighted to receive the Silver Standard.Along with our Guaranteed Irish membership this is further proof of the providence and...

Use the correct bins when out enjoying the parks and beaches 24/07/2022

Recycling is an important part of keeping our environment clean and sustainable. By using the recycling bins when out enjoying the parks and beaches, we can reduce our environmental impact.There are d...

Site Visit from Convention Centre Dublin 20/07/2022

We had a very engaging visit from our clients Convention Centre Dublin to our Mixed Dry Recycling facility yesterday.The team are investigating ways to further reduce waste and wanted to see firsthand...

Street Party at Longstone, Co Kildare 18/07/2022

The decision to postpone the street party from last month proved to be a good one with the sun splitting the trees!Our household customers of Longstone, Co Kildare asked us to help them to supply some...

Community Clean-Up in Templeroan Park 15/07/2022

We were delighted to assist the community clean-up in Templeroan Park, Knocklyon. The residents, powered by community spirit, organise the yearly clean-up to prepare their surroundings for the summer!...

Take Part in Plastic Free July 13/07/2022

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be p...

The Boys In Green Have Won The Sardinia Futsal Cup! 05/07/2022

Our Thorntons Recycling sponsored Ashbourne Puskas-Hagi Futsal Club have won the international Futsal tournament in Sardinia Futsal Cup, winning all their games!Taking place in Cagliari, the capital o...

Blackhall Gaels Summer Club 2022 04/07/2022

Beatty Grove Community Clean-Up 29/06/2022

We were delighted to assist the community clean-up of the Beatty Grove area in Celbridge. The residents, powered by community spirit, organise the yearly clean-up to prepare their surroundings for the...

Bracegrade Visit to our Facilities 28/06/2022

We welcomed another client who accepted our invitation to tour our facilities to see first-hand what happens to the waste materials once collected from their building sites.Bracegrade Ltd Building &am...

Sardinia FUTSAL Tournament 27/06/2022

Our Thorntons Recycling sponsored Ashbourne Puskas-Hagi Futsal Club will take part in the international Futsal tournament, Sardinia Futsal Cup! Taking place in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, the t...

The Venues You Trust, Trust Thorntons 22/06/2022

Take a minute to view our new video!You will notice the venues and businesses that you trust, trust Thorntons.We are the waste management and recycling service solution providers of choice for Leinste...

Sponsors Visit to St Jude's GAA 21/06/2022

We had great fun last Saturday with the juvenile teams of St Jude’s GAA. Along with our mascot we kicked a few balls and enjoyed the sunshine!With a fantastic academy and encouragement from everyone i...

Sponsoring the Cherry Orchard Equine Centre's Pony Club 20/06/2022

We have been sponsoring the Cherry Orchard Equine Centre for many years. They perform an important service for the young people of the area who are interested in horses by educating them how to proper...

We are at Trim Recycling Centre Free Compost! 15/06/2022

Don’t miss this chance to get some free compost and a kitchen caddy from us at the Trim Recycling Centre, Thursday 16th from 11am to 1pm.As a customer of Thorntons Recycling we want you to avail of ou...

Thorntons Continuing Sponsorship of Inspiration Cycling Club 14/06/2022

We have been sponsoring the Inspiration Cycling Club in Dunboyne for many years now and are delighted to announce that we are continuing our support!The team has a policy of developing young children...

Site Visit from Childrens Hospital Group 13/06/2022

We were delighted to welcome colleagues from the Childrens Hospital Group to our facilities in Parkwest last week. Thorntons Recycling are the primary waste management company working within healthcar...

Throwback to when Ireland-Thorntons Recycling Won the Ras 09/06/2022

In the week that the Ras returns to the roads of Ireland – lets have a #throwbackthursday reminder of when the Irish team sponsored by Thorntons Recycling won the race!The overall winner was David McC...

Compost and Food Waste Kit Giveaway 08/06/2022

We were delighted to be joined by Councillor Lettie McCarthy and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council My Waste group at our second Compost giveaway in the Thorntons-run Ballyogan Recycling Centre las...

Clancy Team Complete Skydive for Barnados 06/06/2022

We were delighted to support our clients Clancy - Built on Partnership with their fundraiser for Barnardos charity.One of the skydivers, Tom Regan told us, "We are delighted with the response we recei...

Thanks for Visiting at National Manufacturing & Supply Chain 01/06/2022

We had a great time meeting up with clients, prospective clients and those wishing to discuss recycling and sustainability at the event last week.It's a pleasure to listen to the plans people have for...

National Food Recycling Week - Enfield 31/05/2022

We began this National Food Recycling Week in Enfield yesterday by giving away 200 free bags of compost at Super Valu Enfield!With support from Cré, My Waste and members of the Enfield Tidy Towns grou...

National Food Waste Recycling Week 2022 27/05/2022

Separating food waste is a positive climate actionNational Food Waste Recycling Week 2022 runs from the 30th May until the 6th June. During this week we aim to encourage everyone to recycle food waste...

The Most Advanced Technology for Recycling in Europe! 25/05/2022

Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste is waste from any building works, demolition and development (including transport infrastructure).Excavated soil and stone makes up about 80% of this waste,...

Visit us at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 24/05/2022

Visit us at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition tomorrow and Thursday, 25th & 26th of May at the RDS, Dublin.Our recycling experts will be there to help you with any com...

Spring Clean at Scoil Na Mainistreach, Celbridge 23/05/2022

The Parents Association of Scoil Na Mainistreach, Celbridge spent the weekend freshening up the school with the help of some local businesses, including Thorntons Recycling.As some of the group cleane...

Innovation and Sustainability at Thorntons Recycling 17/05/2022

We had some exciting visitors to our Killeen Road Facility today.Our commercial sales account manager Peter Hanifin brought Paul Costello director of Green Generation and Adrian Do...

Blessington GAA Blitz Wicklow 16/05/2022

We are delighted to support the underage teams of Blessington GAA who are participating in an upcoming Féile event.Blessington G.A.A. grounds are situated in the foothills of Glending Forest. With tea...

Darkness Into Light – Proud Supporters of Pieta House 09/05/2022

On Saturday the 7th of May at 4.15am Pieta House held its 14th 'Darkness Into Light' sunrise event. Locations all over the country and world took part in the 5km sunrise walk, with some people taking...

Download our App today and activate your account on the go! 04/05/2022

There are many advantages to being a Thorntons Recycling customerFree compostable wheelie bin liner, replenished after every collection to keep the bin freshSpecial Thorntons Skip Hire discounts - gre...

Your Local Library #REUSE BorrowBox 29/04/2022

A really easy way to get involved in #reuse is at your local library. They are the original share scheme!Have you tried their new initiative for borrowing digital version books called BorrowBox?Simply...

Ukrainian Bin Labels (Downloadable) 27/04/2022

We have been working with some of the Ukrainian refugee centres to set them up with our superior waste management services.An important element in waste management is the correct segregation of materi...

Spring cleaning in Celbridge 26/04/2022

Scoil Na Mainistreach in Celbridge, County Kildare, began their spring clean last weekend! The 5 Green Flag awarded school got to work with cleaning up the grounds. Adults and children both weeded t...

Waller Cup Ladies Race 2022 - Sponsored by Thorntons Recycling 25/04/2022

We were delighted to be invited to sponsor the Waller Cup Ladies Race this year.The Bohermeen Cycling Club has been organising races for many years and it was a beautiful morning on Sunday as the ride...

Going to see Ed Sheeran? Here's our tips! 22/04/2022

𝐄𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 is in town and we’re hoping for a warm weekend, and that nobody gets the 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬.We’re just 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝, but we think it's important to recycle correctly at the events in Croke Park....

Celebrating World Earth Day 2022 22/04/2022

Today marks the 52nd anniversary of 'World Earth Day'. This year's theme is all about investing in our planet. This is the moment to change it all. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to...

Support for Clane GAA Development 19/04/2022

We are delighted to support the Clane GAA Development fund with a donation of €1,000.The Clane GAA Development Fund-ometer has now reached the €260k mark! With the bulk of the work completed on the ne...

It's back! 19/04/2022

The Ashbourne Recycling Day is back on the 23rd of April from 8 am until 4 pm.These recycling days provide an avenue for the community to conveniently dispose of bulky household waste in a legally c...

The Wedding Singer - A Musical Comedy 11/04/2022

We are delighted to support the Kilcock Musical and Dramatic Society in their latest show stopper 'The Wedding Singer'.The shows take place from Tuesday 19th April to Saturday 23rd April in Kilcock GA...

Choosing the right skip for your project 11/04/2022

Are you a home renovator, landscaper or builder? When it comes to renovating, a process is only as good as the tools it has to use, which is why it’s important to choose a skip of the right size in...

Skip Hire Explained – Everything You Need to Know 05/04/2022

Searching for a skip this summer? Look no further than Thorntons Skips to look after all your waste removals. Choose the Right-Sized Skip The first step to ordering your skip is to cho...

Have You Heard About Clothes Pod? 01/04/2022

Clothes Pod is a Guaranteed Irish Company that have been in business promoting and actioning the reuse and re-wear of used clothing since 1992. They operate Clothes Pods and Containers around the Coun...

Time to move to reusable! 31/03/2022

The government is set to introduce a 20c levy on disposal cups to cut the amount of waste which is produced through the sale of hot beverages. An estimated 200 million cups are dumped nationwide each...

Ireland has Potential to Produce its Own Fertiliser from its Food Waste 30/03/2022

With fertiliser prices surging past €1,1000 a tonne – up from €200 just a few weeks ago – waste collectors and the agricultural industry are being urged to ‘join up’ to alleviate some of the emerging...

Green Flag Renewal Deadline for Schools 29/03/2022

The deadline for schools to apply for the renewal of their Green Flag Award is this Friday, April 1st, 2022. Following the award of your school’s first Green Flag, each subsequent application is a “Re...

Servicing the public sector 28/03/2022

A Single Solution to your Waste Management Needs• Waste and Recycling Management• Skip Hire• Secure Confidential ShreddingContact us today and we will improve your waste management https://thornt...

Save €700 a year on your annual food shop in Ireland 22/03/2022

Guaranteed Irish Business Awards this week! 21/03/2022

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2022 inaugural Guaranteed Irish Business Awards. We work with commercial clients before, during and after construction works, supplying was...

Celebrating Irish this St Patrick's Day weekend 16/03/2022

Happy St Patrick's Day! ☘️ This weekend we celebrate what it means to be Irish, and we are delighted to be recognised as a Guaranteed Irish brand. 'As one of Ireland’s most enduring and recogni...

European Standard Confidential Shredding with Thorntons Recycling 14/03/2022

Thorntons Recycling has a solution to recycling paper. We offer a secure, and confidential shredding service to our commercial clients and our household customers. This shredded paper is then transpor...

THE IRISH WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2022 10/03/2022

We are attending the Irish Waste Management Conference 2022 today with the focus on The Role of the Circular Economy in tackling Climate Change.It will be interesting to hear the speech of Minister of...

Climate Action Group Visit Thorntons 09/03/2022

Today we had a visit from a community group based in Crumlin, Dublin 12 that focus primarily on litter action, however over the past three years the group has grown to include bio-diversity, re-greeni...

More Clients Visit the Thorntons Facilities This Week 04/03/2022

We were delighted to show off our facilities to more clients again this week.Until you actually see with your own eyes the amount of recycling that we bring back into the economy, you simply don’t get...

February - Time to Plant Some Seeds! 23/02/2022

During February, those following the Global Citizenship Food and Biodiversity theme have turned their attention to planting vegetables. While you may think February is early to start planting, because...

When the council came to visit 21/02/2022

Today a group of local authority environmental professionals from the Leinster region attended a site tour with our environmental health and safety manager, David Duff.Members of Kildare Cou...

It was 20 years ago today …. 18/02/2022

Our Credit Control Manager Declan Brennan celebrated his 20th year with Thorntons this week!Declan has been a key member of the management team and seen many developments of the business during his ti...

Only 312 Days 'till Christmas! 16/02/2022

The Dunboyne Scouts collected Christmas trees and brought them to our recycling centre in Dunboyne for shredding.The shredded trees go with the collected brown bin waste to create compost!Compost is p...

Native Events Tour of Recycling Facilities 15/02/2022

The team from Native Events enjoying their tour of our recycling facilities today! These guys who are more used to managing the participants at events and festivals such as Body & Soul found thems...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 14/02/2022

The 'Reduce', 'Reuse' and 'Recycle' elements are referred to as the '3 R's'Reducing - Try to reduce the amount of waste you produce, as this is the best way to help the environment! If you cannot avoi...

#ThrowbackThursday Behind the Scenes as RTE Visit Thorntons Recycling 10/02/2022

A behind the scenes look at Philip Boucher Hayes visiting Thorntons Recycling's Mixed Dry Recycling facility to learn about what goes into your Green Recycling bin.Our Environmental, Health & Safe...

Secure & Certified Hard Drive Destruction Services for Electronic Media & Data 08/02/2022

Strict European regulations such as GDPR, the rise of identity theft, and the protection of confidential business information demands a compliant destruction program, a critical part of a well-maintai...

New Bins Delivery in Castleknock 04/02/2022

Up before the sun this morning in the Dublin suburb of Castleknock was our top team delivering brand new bins!These new homes in Fernleigh, under property management supervision partnered with our com...

The Dublin Waste to Energy Facility converts waste that cannot be reused or recycled into clean energy 03/02/2022

#ThrowbackThursdayLocated in Poolbeg, Dublin Port, the facility annually diverts at least 600,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste from landfill. This generates enough electricity for over 100,000 homes...

TURMEC completes the design and installation of State-of-the-Art Waste Recycling Facility 02/02/2022

Thorntons Recycling is a family-owned business established in 1979 by Pádraig & Carmel Thornton, based in Dublin, Ireland. The company has grown into one of the largest professional waste manageme...

Finalists in the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 01/02/2022

We were delighted today as Guaranteed Irish announced Thorntons Recycling as finalists of the inaugural Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2022. The Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 24th Marc...

Green-Schools Big Travel Challenge begins! 31/01/2022

The Green-Schools Travel team is inviting schools to take part in the BIG TRAVEL CHALLENGE 2022. This year the Travel competition is celebrating seven years of successfully encouraging more students t...

A Behind the Scenes Look at Grow, Cook, Eat visiting Thorntons Recycling 27/01/2022

Throwback Thursday! From October, 2017.Remember when we had a visit from the wonderful Karen O’Donohoe from Grow, Cook, Eat.Karen helped out on one of our recycling trucks as they collected compost bi...

Offering the most secure on-site and off-site data and material destruction systems available 26/01/2022

Do you require an economical, efficient, and secure service? We provide the most secure on-site and off-site data and material destruction systems available. Thorntons Confidential Shr...

MODOS Training for a Sustainable Future 25/01/2022

MODOS is a circular economy training programme for micro, small and medium size enterprises. It is a joint initiative of Dublin City Council and the Eastern-Midlands Regional Waste Management Planning...

St. Judes GAA Club - Supporting the upcoming stars of Templeogue and beyond! 21/01/2022

St. Judes GAA Club, also known as, Cumann Peil Naomh Jude, began its quest for success in July 1978. Most of the home ties at the beginning were played at Bushy Park and then later in Bancroft Park...

CRÉ Compostable Scheme 18/01/2022

Cré (Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland) is the Irish National Association for the sector since 2001 and has been at the forefront of the quality crusade of compost.The Cré Comp...

Recycle your End-of-Life Electrical Gifts and Toys 11/01/2022

Only one in three of the most popular electronic and electrical gifts sold in Ireland is recycled, new data shows. Statistics reveal that since 2019, just 33% of end-of-life beauty and cons...

Know the difference - Biodegradable and Compostable 07/01/2022

Compostable Packaging is BROWN BIN-COMPLIANTDid you know that it does not matter if compostable packaging is covered with ketchup or even has half a sandwich left in it – it can all go into the brown...

Schools Bikes Africa Project with Rotary Dublin and DLR County Council 05/01/2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council together with Rotary Dublin, Rotary Ireland, The Defence Forces and the Irish Prison Service are appealing for the donation of unwanted bikes for the School Bikes...

Steps to a more sustainable future 29/12/2021

Premier League team, Brentford FC, have announced they will reuse their 21/22 jerseys for next years season in a bid to become more sustainable. Most football shirts are made from polyester. This...

Christmas 2021 Opening Schedule 24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to all of our loyal customers!We would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2021. We hope you and your families have an enjoyable and safe Christmas period. We look...

Dunshaughlin Community College Junk Kouture Design 23/12/2021

We met with the team from Dunshaughlin Community College as they begin their journey to the 2022 Junk Kouture competition.The international competition is growing each year with its emphasis on recy...

Granting Christmas Wishes 22/12/2021

We fulfilled a Christmas wish for a young boy and girl in Tallaght last week. Each week they excitedly wait patiently by the window for our truck to pass by, but this week they got to see how it works...

All Set For Racing at Leopardstown Christmas Festival 21/12/2021

The Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle is running again this St Stephen's Day at Leopardstown Racecourse!We have posted tickets out to the winners of our mailing list competition - Subscribe to mailing...

Lending a helping hand in the Community 20/12/2021

‘Alone, we can do so little; Together, we can do so much.’ – Helen Keller Supporting our local communities is an important ethos to the Thorntons Recycling company. We recently supplied skips to...

Jack Marley and the Irish Team's recent trip to Macedonia 17/12/2021

A big thumbs up and well done to Jack Marley and the Irish Boxing Team on their successful trip to Macedonia in early November. Jack and his fellow boxers brought home the gold from the event. We l...

Junk Kouture Voting Open This Week 15/12/2021

Junk Kouture is a global platform to unleash young people’s creative brilliance through a fashion competition which challenges the world’s hottest emerging designers and artists to envision, create an...

Ballyfermot Senior Citizens 13/12/2021

The annual Christmas dinner for the Ballyfermot Senior Citizens group was held recently in the Markiewicz Community Centre, Dublin 10. We are delighted to support the community centre again this ye...

Have You Downloaded the new app Too Good To Go? 07/12/2021

Rescue surprise bags of surplus, unsold food from your favourite shops and restaurants.Every day, delicious, fresh food goes to waste at cafes, restaurants, hotels, shops and manufacturers - just beca...

Ray D'arcy's LauraLynn Half and 5K Marathon Event 06/12/2021

We are delighted to announce our support of the “Ray D’Arcy’s LauraLynn Half & 5k” marathon taking place on Saturday 11 December in the Phoenix Park. We are excited to get our fantastic skip...

Thorntons saves Christmas - our top 5 tips during this festive time of year! 02/12/2021

With Christmas being only a short few weeks away we are here to help you have a more sustainable and ECO-friendly Christmas, by both cutting down on costs and saving the planet at the same time!!Here...

Win Tickets to Leopardstown this Christmas! 30/11/2021

We are sponsoring the Thorntons Recycling Maiden Chase again this St Stephen's Day at Leopardstown Racecourse and have tickets for our customers to win!If you are subscribed to our mailing list - simp...

COPE Galway's Sleep Out 2021 29/11/2021

As part of COPE Galway’s 2021 Business Leaders’ Sleep Out, we will be sponsoring our friend Thomas Walsh of Walsh Waste and Anthony Gannon and John Powell of Premier Property Group, as they slee...

Wishing Puskas Hagi Futsal Club the best of luck for 2021/2022 season 24/11/2021

We are pleased to support our fellow colleagues and the Puskas Hagi Futsal Club in their upcoming season. The successful indoor football team takes on the new season this month. They are yet to be bea...

Black Friday - What can you do when it comes to consumption and reducing it? 23/11/2021

Black Friday sees retailers pulling out all the stops to woo customers to their stores with some retailers starting their “Black Friday” promotions and sales before the actual day which has now turned...

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre's Sensory Trail 18/11/2021

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre officially opened its sensory trail and cross-country training facility on Friday the 12th of November with the help of Minister of State, Joe O’Brien. The centre is delig...

Green Schools Clean Air Week 18/11/2021

Green-Schools Travel have announced their third annual Clean Air Week. The campaign which runs from Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19 inclusive will launch in timing with The European Co...

Supporting Team Hope and their Christmas shoebox appeal 15/11/2021

National Food Waste Separation Roadshow 11/11/2021

During November the national waste group MyWaste have organised a food waste segregation and recycling roadshow to distribute food waste starter packs to members of the public.In a previous campaign M...

Irish Boxing Champion Jack Marley visits Thorntons Recycling 10/11/2021

We are delighted to support the current Irish Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Marley as he develops his career.Jack burst onto the boxing scene when winning the bronze medal in his first adult tourna...

November is a great month for a community clean-up! 09/11/2021

We have always helped the communities we service when they organise a clean-up. This can be from tidy town groups or informal neighbour get-togethers. If you are planning a clear-out of your own garde...

Teaming up with St Peregrines GAA Club 19/10/2021

We are delighted to announce we are teaming up with St PeregrinesGAA Club in Clonsilla, Dublin 15!While we are branching out to the Clonsilla/Hartstown locality for household waste and recycling serv...

Green-Schools and Young Reporters for the Environment Litter Less 18/10/2021

Take action on litter and waste in your school and local community and join thousands of other around the globe in the Litter Less Mini-Campaign this month! From today October 18th – 12th&...

Kilmainhamwood GFC ‘Healthy Club’ Sponsorship 15/10/2021

The Healthy Club was set up by the GAA in 2013, with their aim was to make the GAA and community a healthier place. This was developed and supported with help from Healthy Ireland, HSE, the National O...

Recycling – you CAN do it! 12/10/2021

Did you know that cans are infinitely recyclable no matter their colour, shape or size??From the moment your can is placed clean, dry, and loose in your recycling bin, it is already on its way to be...

Repak Pakman 2021 Awards – We’ve been shortlisted!! 07/10/2021

We are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for the Repak Pakman Awards 2021!In August we submitted two entries, 'Waste Recovery Operator of the Year 2021' and 'Waste Recycling and Recovery...

Upskilling and training with Thorntons Recycling! 05/10/2021

In July we sent 8 members of staff on an Emergency Fire and Safety Training Level 3 course. An emergency response team is crucial in our facilities. We require quick and efficient responses to avoid i...

LauraLynn 10 year birthday live stream party! 27/09/2021

Happy Birthday to our charity partners LauraLynn, Irelands Childrens Hospice! Today marks 10 years since they opened their doors in Leopardstown, Dublin 18!We partied with the charity and some famous...

Dunshaughlin Tidy Towns 21/09/2021

We have supported Dunshaughlin Tidy Towns for several years now. They do great work encouraging participation in positive activities and recycling awareness of the community.We previously sponsored...

LauraLynn Children's Hospice celebrate 10 years! 21/09/2021

Congratulations to our charity partner LauraLynn Children’s Hospice on celebrating 10 years since they opened their doors in Leopardstown, Dublin 18.The LauraLynn Model of Care des...

Mulhussey Wheelers and Inspiration Cycling Clubs spin on! 03/09/2021

Great to hear of some impressive results from the Inspiration cycling team in recent events. We have been sponsoring this team, created to introduce young people in the Dunboyne area to the wonderfu...

Plastic code and the chasing arrow symbol 16/08/2021

On most plastic containers there is a well-recognised ‘chasing arrow’ symbol with a number within the triangle. These symbols do not mean the item is recyclable. In each triangle, there is a n...

Truck Safety Achievement 05/08/2021

In July 2021 we renewed our Truck Safe Bronze Standard accreditation with the FTA for our continued investment in systems, people, and processes in our logistics supply chain.The Award is given to c...

Confidential Shredding Services 30/07/2021

Thorntons Recycling's Secure Confidential Shredding Service offers clients both outstanding value for money and guaranteed security for all their shredding needs.Past media coverage of confidential...

Pensionare Fericită - Happy Retirement! 14/07/2021

‘You don’t build a business – you build people, and then people build the business’ Zig Ziglar.Over 40 years ago Thorntons Recycling was founded by Padraig and Carmel Thornton.We recently wished two...

How to dispose of your batteries correctly 02/07/2021

When disposing of your used batteries it is important not to throw them in your recycling or general waste bins. The batteries could become crushed or compacted in transport. At our waste management...

Sustainability with Thorntons Recycling 25/06/2021

"The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy" Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's exciting to add to our ever-growing electric vehicle fleet, regardless of the size. We are in th...

Mixed Dry Recycling Facility Investment and Upgrade April 2021 27/05/2021

We are excited to unveil our latest investment in our Mixed Dry Recycling Facility, Park West, Dublin 12.A total spend of over €3 million will allow Thorntons Recycling to process additional recycling...

Feb 2021 – New Baling Facility Open 23/02/2021

We are delighted to announce the opening of our new baling facility for commercial cardboard, paper and various plastics.The materials will be quality checked and baled into mill size b...

New Features Launch for Thorntons Recycling App 13/01/2021

To all of our valued household customers. We have made some exciting new updates to your Thorntons Recycling App (IOS and Android) to improve your customer experience, including new customer authentic...

Thorntons Frontline workers awarded ‘Sister of Mercy’ crest for outstanding frontline service 09/10/2020

Pictured here are our proud members of the Thorntons Recycling team who were awarded the ‘Sisters of Mercy’ crest from the Mater Hospital this week to acknowledge their hard work, commitment, and dedi...

Thorntons Recycling: delivering an award-winning customer service 20/04/2020

At Thorntons Recycling we pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service with our team of over 30 agents to our 75,000 clients. We wanted to know what challenges are involved in running a c...

Celebrating milestones with LauraLynn 13/04/2020

LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice provides hospice care to children with life-limiting conditions and supports their families, from the time of diagnosis to the final days of the child’s life an...

Thorntons Recycling invests in solid recovery fuel (SRF) production 06/04/2020

Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) is a fuel produced from waste that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill. It typically consists of waste plastics, paper, cardboard, timber and fabrics that cannot be...

The Rediscovery Centre 30/03/2020

The Rediscovery Centre in the heart of Ballymun, Dublin 6, is a fully sustainable and environmentally friendly building opening its doors to every walk of life. The centre is committed to teaching th...

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Women in Sustainability and Green Energy 23/03/2020

Let’s discuss powerful women in important environmentally friendly rolls around the world that are leading the way in green energy and sustainability. These women are leading influencers in creating...

The Green Awards – Winners 16/03/2020

On Tuesday the 25th of February we attended the 2020 ‘Green Awards’ at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. Some of the winners on the night were our friends and commercial clients. The Conv...