Waste Collection Permit

The National Waste Collection Office in Offaly County Council issues waste collection permits to approved collectors or transporters of waste.

  1. Do I need a permit to collect waste?
  2. How do I apply for a waste collection permit?
  3. Who do I call if I have questions?
  4. Who is permitted to collect household waste in my area?
  5. Further information

Do I need a permit to collect waste?

If you intend to carry out waste collection activities in County Laois , you must apply for a waste collection permit. This requirement applies to individuals, companies and partnerships. Please visit the waste facility register to view companies who are registered waste collectors.

How do I apply for a waste collection permit?

You must apply to the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO). On the 01st of February 2012, Offaly County Council was designated as the Nominated Authority for the processing of all new Waste Collection Permit applications and review applications received on or after that date. This single Nominated Authority is known as the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO).

Who do I call if I have questions?

Please contact the National Waste Collection Permit Office and Offaly County Council’s Environment Section on 057 935 7428 or email nwcpo@offalycoco.ie if you have any queries in relation to applying for a Waste Collection Permit. You are advised to engage in a pre-application consultation prior to lodging an application.


National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO),
Offaly County Council,
Áras an Chontae,
Charleville Road,
Tullamore,
Co. Offaly.
Tel. 057 935 7428.
Email: nwcpo@offalycoco.ie

Who is permitted to collect household waste in my area?

Please visit the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) website to view the household door to door register of collectors,  You can also view the collection routes, rates and customer charter from here. 

Further information

For further information please visit the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) website