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Is it possible to recycle fibreglass insulation?

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  • 16-10-2009 12:16am
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    center15
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    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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    robtri
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    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


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    SLUSK
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    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.


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


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    robtri
    Registered Users 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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