Latest Waste Publications
2022 Annual Report on the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027
Year: 2023
Under Key Action 19.2 of the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021 – 2027, the EPA is required to provide an annual update on the progress of the Plan recommendations. As a result, this report sets out to achieve key action 19.2 of the plan and accordingly Section 3 of this report provides an update on all recommendations and key actions with a timeframe of 2021, 2022, ‘ongoing’ and ‘annually’.
PFOA concentration of selected foams
Year: 2023
National Waste Statistics Summary Report for 2020
Year: 2022
This report summarises EPA data on waste generation and management in Ireland in 2020. It highlights key trends and progress towards EU targets and identifies where further measures are needed to improve Ireland's recycling rates and deliver the transition to a circular economy. The report collates and synthesises information available on the EPA Waste Statistics webpages: www.epa.ie/nationalwastestatistics
Examples of fluorine free foams
Year: 2022
Smart Garage Guide
Year: 2022
This guide promotes good environmental practice in Garages and provides information on how to comply with legislation relating to garage and vehicle servicing operations.
Factsheet on Packaging Waste in Ireland in 2020
Year: 2022
This factsheet presents a summary overview of packaging waste generation and management in Ireland in 2020.
PFOA EPA Factsheet
Year: 2022
FAQs on PFOA foam reporting stockpiles
Year: 2022
Guidance for the Transportation and Temporary Storage of Metallic Mercury Waste
Year: 2022
This guidance relates specifically to metallic mercury and not to mercury compounds or mixtures.
National Waste Statistics Summary Report for 2019
Year: 2021
This report summarises EPA data on waste generation and management in Ireland in 2019. It highlights key trends and progress towards EU targets and identifies where further measures are needed to improve Ireland’s recycling rates and deliver the transition to a circular economy. The report collates and synthesises information available on the EPA Waste Statistics webpages: www.epa.ie/nationalwastestatistics
End of Life Vehicle Infographic 2019
Year: 2021
Household Waste Infographic 2019
Year: 2021
The Changing Nature of Fire-Fighting Foams - Poster
Understanding the risk posed by PFAS, May 2021
Year: 2021
The Changing Nature of Fire-Fighting Foams - Guidance Booklet
Understanding the risk posed by PFAS, May 2021
Year: 2021
Monitoring for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) at fire training sites
Year: 2021
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of man-made chemicals widely used in industrial and consumer products due to their water and oil resistance, chemical and heat stability, friction reduction and surfactant properties. They can be found in many everyday products, including outdoor clothing and also in fire-fighting foams but can have harmful effects on human health and the environment.
PCB's in Open Applications in Ireland
Year: 2021
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a group of chemicals mainly produced during the 1900s, with potentially serious health and environmental effects.