Written By: Emma Plunkett | OBW Technologies Hydrogen Sulphide (H2​S) is a formidable and often invisible threat in industrial environments, posing significant risks to personnel and the environment. Known for its “rotten egg” smell at low concentrations, it quickly becomes odourless yet highly toxic at elevated levels. Effective management of H2​S risks is not just...

In accordance with Section 39 of the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, a waste permit is required in order for any person or company to conduct the treatment/storage/recycling/recovery or disposal of waste.  Waste Facility Permit Application & Compliance ECOS have worked with Fitzgerald Skip Hire to ensure that they have obtained the most suitable waste facility...

National End-of-Waste Decision EoW-N001/2023 established criteria determining when recycled aggregate resulting from a recovery operation ceases to be waste.  These criteria do not:  Recycled aggregate shall cease to be waste where all of the following conditions are demonstrated as fulfilled:  The producer shall issue a statement of conformity using the template set out in Annex...

ECOS regularly prepares applications for both Tankered Wastewater Agreements and Waste Collection Permits. Tankered Wastewater can only be accepted at Uisce Éireann facilities where: The types of wastewater which may be accepted under a tankered wastewater agreement include: If you are a producer or haulier of tankered wastewater, you will need an authorisation to import...

National By-Product Criteria Reference Number BP-N002/2024 establishes detailed criteria determining when greenfield soil and stone from undeveloped land, which is destined for lawful use at another development with appropriate planning permission or exemption, is a by-product and not a waste. Requirements include: If you require help to manage your Greenfield Soil & Stone project, please...

A waste facility permit is a legal requirement in Ireland for any business or person wishing to treat, store, recycle, recover, or dispose of waste and other waste materials. Environmental Regulations & Legal Framework  In accordance with Section 39 of the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, a waste management permit is required in order...

Waste is a resource which is not being used correctly. Often greater value can be achieved through improved management of production costs and resource used as opposed to increased sales. The circular economy eliminates the concept of waste and recognises that everything has a value.  This includes looking at waste as the underutilisation of resources. Circular supply chain:  Introduces fully...

A Waste Collection Permit is required where a person wishes to collect waste for the purposes of reward or profit and is issued by the National Waste Collection Permits Office (NWCPO).  In accordance with Section 24 (1) of the Waste Management ( Collection Permit) Regulations 2007 & 2008, a WCP is valid for 5 years...

A waste facility permit is a legal requirement in Ireland.   In accordance with Section 39 of the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, a waste authorisation is required in order for any person or company to treat/store/recycle/recover or dispose of waste. Examples of activities which require a waste authorisation include:  A waste authorisation may be...

Trade effluent is any liquid discharge which is not domestic sewage (toilet, bath or hand washing waste, < 5 m3/day) or uncontaminated surface water and roof drainage (rainwater), that is to be discharged from a business premise. Any business with discharges trade effluent (including cooling water) to sewers requires a discharge licence. Trade effluent discharges to sewer are...