Waste Collection Permit: When is it required?

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...

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When is a Waste Facility Permit Required and What is its Purpose?

In accordance with Section 39 of the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, a waste authorisation is a legal requirement in Ireland for any person or company intending to treat, store, recycle, recover, or dispose of waste. The primary purpose of this requirement is to ensure that waste activities are conducted in a manner that...

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ECOS supporting Ahane GAA

ECOS are delighted to continue to support Ahane GAA Club. The club lotto is a great way to support the club and be entered in a monthly draw for a prize fund of €5,500 rising to €10,000. Ahane Club Lotto can be supported by monthly subscription of €10 paid by direct debit or quarterly (€30),...

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Basic checks and balances – Save Costs and Add Value

In our experience, problems arise in businesses and costs increase where basic checks and balances have been overlooked or not acted upon. “If you don’t measure it you cannot manage it” ECOS works with our clients to ensure that avoidable problems can be avoided. The potential cost saving benefits to the client can often be...

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How to obtain an Effluent Discharge Licence

How to obtain an Effluent Discharge Licence

Any company that discharges the following requires an effluent discharge licence:  Trade effluent (including cooling water) to waters  Sewage effluent to waters  Trade effluent (including cooling water) to sewers  Under the provisions of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 and the Water Services Act 2007 to 2013, local authorities are responsible for...

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ECOS supporting Ahane GAA U15 teams at the National Féile

Best wishes to the Ahane GAA U15 teams who, after winning the the County Limerick Division 1 Féile finals in both football and hurling will represent Limerick at the National Féile on June 22nd in Wexford (Hurling) and June 29th in Mayo (Football). ECOS are proud to support this amazing bunch of young men, each of...

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Collection of waste requires a valid waste collection permit

Please do not give your waste to an unauthorised collector, as persons involved in the collection of waste must have a valid waste collection permit.  ECOS compile the information required to correctly complete the application form (s) and submit the completed application forms together with all required supporting documentation to the NWCPO on behalf of our clients....

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Waste Facility Permit – Is yours up for renewal?

Waste Facility Permit – Is yours up for renewal?

Waste disposal and recovery activities in Ireland are required to hold an authorisation in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended), a waste facility permit (WFP)s is one of the four tier system of authorisations which may be granted and must be renewed every 5 years with the licensing authority.  Waste Facility Permit...

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ECOS supporting Ahane GAA U15 teams

ECOS supporting Ahane GAA U15 teams

Big shout out for support for Ahane GAA U15 teams who won the county Division 1 Féile finals in both football and hurling. The teams will represent Limerick at the National Féile on June 22nd in Wexford (Hurling) and June 29th in Mayo (Football). ECOS are proud to support the teams (watch this space) as they...

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Waste Collection Permit: Your Guide for Application or Renewal

Waste Collection Permit: Your Guide for Application or Renewal

A waste collection permit is required where a person or business wishes to collect waste for the purposes of reward or profit.   ECOS regularly assists our clients to apply for, manage and renew their Waste Collection Permit. Existing permit holders should take note of the expiry date of your waste collection permit. A waste collection permit...

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