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01 Jan 2026

Plastic collection dates for Laois farmers

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Irish Farm Film Producers Group CLG are holding collections in Laois from this week. 

IFFPG collects both at the farmyard and at bring-centres. 

The Scheme is “not for profit” and funded through a levy that is charged on all silage plastic that members place on the market, as well as a weight based collection fee charged to farmers.

There are collections taking place this week at the locations below.

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Stradbally, Town & Country: Monday, October 23 (Hrs 9-4pm)

Ballinakill Mart : Wednesday, October  25 (Hrs 9-4pm)

Mountrath Mart: Friday, October  27 (Hrs 9-4pm)

Donaghmore Tirlan: Tuesday, October 31 and Wednesday, November 1 (Hrs 9-4pm)

Clonaslee, Corbett`s Old Quarry, Castlecuffe (R32R6Y2): Saturday, November 18 (Hrs 9-4pm).

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