Laois County Council operate the sole landfill site for the County at Kyletalesha. The landfill site operates under an Environmental Protection Agency Waste Licence.
Monday to Friday: 8.00 am to 3.30 pm
Saturday: 8.00 am to 1.00 pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed
Please note the following important information regarding waste disposal at Kyletalesha Landfill:
| Weight | Charge |
| 0kg | €5 |
| 20kg | €10 |
| 40kg | €15 |
| Over 40kg | €15 min charge plus €4 per each additional 20kg |
| Waste Type | Charge |
| C&D Waste | €15 min charge plus €0.11 per each additional 20kg |
| Green Waste over 20kg | €3.20 min charge plus €1.60 per each additional 20kg |
| Green/Garden Waste 1 Bag | €1.00 |
| Green/Garden Waste 2 Bags | €2.00 |
| Green/Garden Waste 3 Bags | €3.00 |
| Timber Waste | €15 min charge plus €4 per each additional 20kg |
The Green/Garden Waste Charge only applies to homeowners bringing domestic grass and hedge cuttings and does not apply to Green Waste material from commercial enterprises etc. This Green/Garden Waste Charge does not apply to timber.
All Other Waste: Normal weighbridge charge – €200 per tonne or a minimum charge of €15 for weights less than or equal to 40kg.
Please Note: Keyfobs must be in a credit balance of at least €15.00 to gain entry to the landfill.
The Civic Amenity Site at the Kyletalesha landfill facility is directly managed, operated & staffed by Laois County Council.
Co-operation and patience is sought from all users of the facility to ensure that the civic amenity site operates in an efficient and safe manner. Members of the public are requested to follow the instructions of site staff when using the facility.
Please note that hard plastics will now be accepted at the Civic Amenity Site.
The following revised charges will apply from the 18th September 2023:
| Vehicle Type/Waste Type | Gate Charge |
| Car | €5.00 |
| Van/Jeep | €10.00 |
| Single-Axle Trailer | €10.00 |
| Double-Axle Trailer | €15.00 |
| Large Van | €15.00 |
| Large Van & Trailer | €25.00 |
| Commercial | €30.00 |
| Waste Material | Charge |
| Mattresses | €20 each |
| Paint | €1.00 per can |
Waste Oils
(Cooking & Engine) | €2.00 Minimum Fee
€8.00 for 5 Gallons |
| Car Tyres | €1.00 per Tyre |
| Oil Filter | €1.00 per Filter |
| Electrical Items only | Free |
The charges for mattresses, paint, waste oil and tyres will be charged in addition to the gate fee charges, when a customer arrives with other recyclable materials.
The road layout and payment arrangements at the landfill waste transfer station and recycling centre will change on the 18th September 2023.
All refuse bags will have to be placed into compactors by the customer (i.e bins cannot be directly tipped into the compactor). Bulky waste will be accepted as per the charges provided above.
The health and safety of our customers and staff is of paramount importance to Laois County Council. Customers are advised to pay particular attention to signage and relevant Health & Safety guidelines which are advertised on site.
Trailer covers must be used when visiting the landfill, otherwise entry will be refused. Unsecured waste may cause litter pollution.
Laois County Council Landfill Site Environmental Policy Statement: The Policy of this facility is to protect the environment and to provide information to our customers to help reduce their dependence on landfill.
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For further information please contact 057 862 0653