Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme (Bin Waiver)

Limerick City and County Council operates the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online through MyLimerick, details of which can be found below.

The 2024 Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme, also known as “Bin Waiver”, closed on 31 January 2024. Limerick City and County Council is not accepting any further applications for the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme 2024.

Qualifying Criteria

In order to qualify for the Household Waste Collection Subsidy Scheme 2024 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

Living alone and in receipt of the Living Alone Allowance, or
Living with a person who also qualifies for the scheme under Category A or Category B, or
Living with dependents without any income

Category B: Applicant must be in receipt of Disability Allowance / Invalidity Pension / Blind Pension only, and

Living alone and in receipt of the Living Alone Allowance, or
Living with a person who also qualifies for the scheme under Category A or Category B, or
Living with dependents without any income

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.