Since 1997 Irish legislation has placed the responsibility for the recovery and recycling of packaging waste on those who handle packaging at any stage of the supply chain. Under regulations which came into operation on 1 January 2023, ‘major producers’ of packaging waste are now required to become a member of an approved body.  Repak operates Ireland’s...

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...

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 conduct the treatment/storage/recycling/recovery or disposal of waste. A waste authorisation may be in the form of either: A Certificate...

A waste facility permit is required for any business or individual that plans to generate, store, treat, or dispose of waste. To obtain a waste facility permit, you must submit an application and meet all regulatory requirements. This article will discuss the process of getting a waste facility permit.  Contents of an application for a...

A Waste facility permit is a legal requirement.  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 conduct the treatment/storage/recycling/recovery or disposal of waste. A waste authorisation may be in the form of either: A Certificate of Registration...

Waste is a Resource which is not be used to optimise its value. Products Process People Waste management is a fundamental part of most businesses. Where the creation of waste cannot be prevented, consideration must be given to the following in order of priority: Preparing for reuse Recycling Recovery Disposal Waste management refers to the...

Effluent is a wastewater which has been discharged from a process.  The process which generates an effluent can be industrial, commercial, municipal or from a treatment plant. Effluent and the Law It is a legal requirement that effluent is treated properly to comply with the emission limit values and other conditions of a discharge licence....