When is a waste not a waste? Or better still why is a waste a waste? “A waste is a resource from which value has not been optimised – products, process, people  = €, £, $.” A circular economy can help achieve these targets, save money and reduces pressure on the environment.  However, significant barriers...

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 Waste Collection Permit is valid for...

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...

Operating a successful commercial enterprise or managing infrastructure development requires balancing operational performance with strict environmental preservation. Regulatory structures dictate that commercial activity must not degrade local ecosystems. Whether a firm manages manufacturing operations, construction sites, or property developments, tracking the biological footprint of the site is a critical requirement. Engaging environmental monitoring consultants allows...

Operating a modern commercial facility, manufacturing plant, or infrastructure development in Ireland involves a deep responsibility to the surrounding landscape. Under frameworks overseen by national and European bodies, industrial activities are subject to strict oversight to prevent ecological degradation. For companies running facilities that fall under the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or...

In Ireland, the protection of water resources is governed by a strict legal framework designed to prevent pollution and monitor environmental contamination. Under the 1977 Water Pollution Act as amended, any person or company discharging trade effluent or processing waste must secure the appropriate authorisations and adhere to rigid discharge standards. These regulations mandate that...

When planned out in advance of a large scale construction (or demolition) project, the correct use of Article 27 to designate an otherwise wasted resource as by-product can provide considerable commercial, financial and sustainability benefits to both the producer of the material and the end user, reducing waste, and lowering environmental impact . European Communities...

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...