Latest Waste Publications
EPA COP Matrix 2
Year: 2013
Guidance for main site investigation requirements for moderate and high risk unregulated waste disposal sites
EPA COP Matrix 1
Year: 2013
Guidance for preliminary and exploratory investigations for all unregulated waste disposal sites
Management of Low Levels of Landfill Gas
Year: 2013
This report provides information on the availability, appropriateness and cost of a range of techniques for managing low levels of landfill gas
Worked example of the financial model for determining & reporting compliance with Section 53A of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended
Year: 2013
This worked example was presented to the landfill operators at the 01st of March, 2012 at the Landfill Gate Fee workshop. Please note that this is based on the draft financial model that was issued for consultation.
Landfill gate fee workshop EPA presentation
Year: 2013
A workshop was held on the 01st of March 2012, on compliance with Section 53A of the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended). The purpose of the workshop was to demonstrate the use of the financial model to the operators. Below are the presentations delivered on the day. EPA Presentation
Landfill gate fee workshop Aria presentation
Year: 2013
A workshop was held on the 01st of March 2012, on compliance with Section 53A of the Waste Management Act 1996 (as amended). The purpose of the workshop was to demonstrate the use of the financial model to the operators. Below are the presentations delivered on the day. Aria Presentation
The Nature and Extent of Unauthorised Waste Activity in Ireland
Year: 2012
The purpose of this report is to set out the relevant findings of a nationwide investigation by the EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE) on the nature and extent of unauthorised waste management activities in Ireland from the period 1996 onward.
Focus on Landfilling in Ireland
Year: 2010
This report examines the standard of operation and management at landfills in Ireland and charts the progress made since the EPA began licensing the sector in the mid 1990s. It also sets out the challenges facing the landfill sector in Ireland and an action plan to deal with them.
Management Plan for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 2008
Year: 2008
This document presents progress on developing a national inventory of PCB holdings and also presents an outline of the strategy to be adopted in managing the disposal of PCBs and PCB contaminated equipment in the Republic of Ireland.