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Is it possible to recycle fibreglass insulation?

  • 15-10-2009 11:16pm
    #1
    center15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭


    I am re-insulating the attic at the moment and have a good few bags of insulation is there anywhere will recycle it? I called the Cork City Hall they said it was refuse. :(


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  • #2
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    center15 wrote: »
    I am re-insulating the attic at the moment and have a good few bags of insulation is there anywhere will recycle it? I called the Cork City Hall they said it was refuse. :(

    why not leave it in place and put the new stuff on top... you can never have too much insulation:D


  • #3
    SLUSK
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭SLUSK


    center15 wrote: »
    I am re-insulating the attic at the moment and have a good few bags of insulation is there anywhere will recycle it? I called the Cork City Hall they said it was refuse. :(
    Selling the extra insulation would be an option.


  • #4
    center15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭center15


    It's very old stuff and compressed and worn wouldn't be usable again. Looks like it just has to be bined :(


  • #5
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    center15 wrote: »
    It's very old stuff and compressed and worn wouldn't be usable again. Looks like it just has to be bined :(

    seriously leave it in place and place the new insulation over it....
    best option, gives you better insulation in your house.


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