Latest Waste Publications
National Waste Report 2011
Year: 2013
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2011. The report illustrates progress towards meeting EU recovery, recycling and diversion from landfill targets. This download version was updated on 12 November 2013, to correct typographical errors identified since publication in March 2013.
Certificate of Registration Application Process - Local Authority
Year: 2013
This Flowchart outlines the Application process for the Certification of Registration from start to finish with all of the different options through-out the process.
Municipal Waste Characterisation 2004/05 Surveys - Final Report
Year: 2012
This study updated the 1996 methodology for conducting municipal waste characterisation surveys and provided an up-to-date national profile of municipal waste. The study also made a number of recommendations for a future programme of waste characterisation surveys.
Municipal Waste Characterisation 2008 Surveys - Final Report
Year: 2012
This study contains the results from the latest municipal waste characterisation surveys conducted in 2008.
Environmental Report relating to the Proposed National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012
Year: 2012
This Environmental Report accompanies the Proposed National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012 and is available for public consultation from 7th November 2007 to 31st January 2008
Strategic Environmental Assessment on the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Year: 2012
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) was carried out on the Plan during its preparation.
National Difficult Waste Facility Study
Year: 2012
In 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency commissioned SKM Enviros to explore the technical and economic aspects of developing a National Difficult Waste Facility (NaDWaF), the principal component of which would be a hazardous waste landfill. Aspects of co-location with other waste infrastructure, as well as site selection criteria, are also considered
Economic Study of Solvent Recycling and Treatment
Economic Study of Solvent Recycling and Treatment, December 2012
Year: 2012
In 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency commissioned the Clean Technology Centre to explore the economic aspects of solvent treatment in ireland in line with the recommendations of the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2008-2012 - Implementation Report 2011
Year: 2012
This interim report reviews the Plan and SEA objectives and identifies progress made in implementing its recommendations since its publication in 2008 up to mid-2011
A Householders' Guide to Hazardous Waste Prevention
Year: 2012
This booklet contains tips and advice for householders on the correct use and disposal of everyday hazardous products. The information in this guide was prepared by the Regional Waste Management Office (RWMO) for Limerick, Clare and Kerry, working on waste prevention by participating in the Local Authority Prevention Network and working in partnership with the region's local authorities.
National Waste Database Report 2001
Year: 2012
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2001, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders, commercial premises and industrial operations. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery targets.
Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2010
Year: 2012
Achoimre feidhmiúcháin, conclúidí agus moltaí an Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2010. Cuireann an tuarascáil seo faisnéis maidir le giniúint agus bainistiú dramhaíola i 2010. Clúdaíonn sé dramhail a ghintear ag teaghlaigh, tráchtála agus oibreoirí tionscail, chomh maith le dramhaíl a onnmhairiú thar lear.
National Waste Report 2010
Year: 2012
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2010. It covers municipal waste, hazardous waste, construction & demolition waste, as well as some waste streams subject to producer responsibility initiatives. The report illustrates progress towards meeting EU recovery, recycling and diversion from landfill targets.
Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2009
Year: 2012
Cuireann an tuarascáil seo faisnéis maidir le giniúint agus bainistiú dramhaíola i 2009. Clúdaíonn sé dramhail a ghintear ag teaghlaigh, tráchtála agus oibreoirí tionscail, chomh maith le dramhaíl a onnmhairiú thar lear. An tuarascáil béim freisin ar threochtaí i giniúint dramhaíola agus bainistíochta agus léiríonn dul chun cinn i dtreo spriocanna a aisghabháil agus a athchúrsáil.
National Waste Report 2009
Year: 2012
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2009. It covers municipal waste, hazardous waste, construction & demolition waste, as well as some waste streams subject to producer responsibility initiatives. The report illustrates progress towards meeting EU recovery, recycling and diversion from landfill targets.
3rd Bin Commercial Waste Bin Characterisation Report
Year: 2010
As a follow-on to the Municipal Waste Characterisation 2008 Surveys (EPA contract NWPP-2007-26), the EPA commissioned RPS to develop biodegradable and packaging factors for residual waste from 3- bin collection systems from commercial origin. This report presents the results of this work.
National Waste Report 2008
Year: 2009
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2008. It covers waste generated by households, commercial premises and industrial operators, as well as waste exported abroad. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery and recycling targets. The online version was revised in January 2011 to correct errata.
Tuarascáil Náisiúnta Dramhaíola 2008
Year: 2009
Cuireann an tuarascáil seo faisnéis maidir le giniúint agus bainistiú dramhaíola i 2008. Clúdaíonn sé dramhaíl a ghintear ag teaghlaigh, tráchtála agus oibreoirí tionscail, chomh maith le dramhaíl a onnmhairiú thar lear. An tuarascáil béim freisin ar threochtaí i giniúint dramhaíola agus bainistíochta agus léiríonn dul chun cinn i dtreo spriocanna a aisghabháil agus a athchúrsáil.
National Waste Report 2007
Year: 2009
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2007, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders, commercial premises, as well as waste exported abroad. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery targets.
National Waste Report 2006
Year: 2008
This report presents information on waste generation and management in 2006, on waste management infrastructure and on initiatives towards waste prevention and recovery. It covers waste generated by householders, commercial premises and industrial operations. The report also highlights trends in waste generation and management and illustrates progress towards recovery targets.