The EPA Licensee Waste Data extract includes annually reported waste tonnages accepted at EPA licensed facilities by list of waste code. Reporting by each facility will be across multiple lines in this dataset, showing the waste accepted to the facility, and its treatment and/or transfer.
Further information on the process of data reporting can be found in the EPA’s Environmental Performance Reporting Guidance Note. Guidance on List of Waste Codes and Recovery and Disposal Codes can be found on the EPA’s Guidance documents for waste statistics reporting resource page.
Disclaimer: Note this dataset contains information submitted to the EPA via annual Environmental Performance Reporting. This information has not been verified or validated by the EPA and is subject to change. The EPA does not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, or misinterpretations arising from the use of this dataset. Users are advised to consult the latest updates or contact the EPA directly for clarification before relying on the data for critical decisions. This dataset is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute official EPA policy or endorsement.
2024 EPA Licensee Waste Data 547 (KB)
Download a Microsoft Excel file containing unvalidated waste data submitted by EPA licensees for the year 2024.
2023 EPA Licensee Waste Data 543 (KB)
Download a Microsoft Excel file containing unvalidated waste data submitted by EPA licensees for the year 2023.
2022 EPA Licensee Waste Data 549 (KB)
Download a Microsoft Excel file containing unvalidated waste data submitted by EPA licensees for the year 2022.
2021 EPA Licensee Waste Data 546 (KB)
Download a Microsoft Excel file containing unvalidated waste data submitted by EPA licensees for the year 2021.
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Definition |
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EU Reporting Year |
The calendar year for which data is reported. |
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Licence Profile |
Name of the waste facility and EPA licence number. Further information on the facilities can be found at leap.epa.ie. |
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Waste Source |
Origin of the waste (e.g., waste accepted onto the site, waste from storage, etc). |
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Waste Action |
Action taken with the waste at the facility (e.g., accepted, transferred, finally treated, stored). |
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List of Waste Code |
List of Waste code for each waste type accepted to the facilities. See Guidance documents for waste statistics reporting for further information on List of Waste Codes. |
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Low Code Description |
Description of the List of Waste (LoW) code as defined in guidance. |
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Respondent Waste Description |
Site-specific description of each LoW code waste provided as free text (e.g., “Loose Cardboard”). |
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Accepted Waste Quantity |
Total quantity of waste accepted (tonnes) in the reporting year by List of Waste code. |
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Accepted Waste Quantity from Abroad |
Portion of accepted waste from outside Ireland (tonnes) in that reporting year. |
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Accepted Waste Quantity from Ireland |
Portion of accepted waste from within Ireland (tonnes) in that reporting year. |
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On Site Waste Treatment Type |
Code for onsite waste treatment operation and detail of treatment type (e.g., D01 - Deposit into or onto land (e.g. landfill, etc.). |
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Waste Quantity Tonnes per Year |
Total amount of waste processed per year (tonnes). Refer to process type in ‘Waste Action’ column. |
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Final Destination Also Next Destination |
Is the next destination also the final destination for this waste? (“Yes”/“No”). |
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Next Destination Abroad |
Is the next destination outside Ireland? (“Yes”/“No”). This relates to exports of waste from Irish facilities |
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Next Destination Waste Treatment Type |
Operation code for next destination and detail of treatment type (e.g., R01 - Incineration plant (use as fuel) - non-hazardous waste). |
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Final Destination Abroad |
Is the final destination outside Ireland? (“Yes”/“No”). This relates to waste which will be exported and finally treated outside of Ireland. |
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Final Destination Waste Treatment Type |
Operation code for final destination and detail of treatment type (e.g., R01 - Incineration plant (use as fuel) - non-hazardous waste). |