What is the purpose of a waste facility permit?

A waste facility permit is a legal requirement in Ireland for any business or person wishing to treat, store, recycle, recover, or dispose of waste and other waste materials. Environmental Regulations & Legal Framework  In accordance with Section 39 of the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, a waste management permit is required in order...

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Waste is a resource which is not being used correctly

Waste is a resource which is not being used correctly

Waste is a resource which is not being used correctly. Often greater value can be achieved through improved management of production costs and resource used as opposed to increased sales. The circular economy eliminates the concept of waste and recognises that everything has a value.  This includes looking at waste as the underutilisation of resources. Circular supply chain:  Introduces fully...

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Waste Collection Permit: When is it required?

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 WCP is valid for 5 years...

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When is a Waste Facility Permit Required?

A waste facility permit is a legal requirement in Ireland.   In accordance with Section 39 of the Waste Management Act 1996, as amended, a waste authorisation is required in order for any person or company to treat/store/recycle/recover or dispose of waste. Examples of activities which require a waste authorisation include:  A waste authorisation may be...

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Do you need a Trade Effluent to Sewer Discharge Licence

Do you need a Trade Effluent to Sewer Discharge Licence

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...

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ECOS supporting Ahane GAA

ECOS are delighted to continue to support Ahane GAA Club. The club lotto is a great way to support the club and be entered in a monthly draw for a prize fund of €5,500 rising to €10,000. Ahane Club Lotto can be supported by monthly subscription of €10 paid by direct debit or quarterly (€30),...

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Basic checks and balances – Save Costs and Add Value

In our experience, problems arise in businesses and costs increase where basic checks and balances have been overlooked or not acted upon. “If you don’t measure it you cannot manage it” ECOS works with our clients to ensure that avoidable problems can be avoided. The potential cost saving benefits to the client can often be...

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How to obtain an Effluent Discharge Licence

How to obtain an Effluent Discharge Licence

Any company that discharges the following requires an effluent discharge licence:  Trade effluent (including cooling water) to waters  Sewage effluent to waters  Trade effluent (including cooling water) to sewers  Under the provisions of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 and the Water Services Act 2007 to 2013, local authorities are responsible for...

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ECOS supporting Ahane GAA U15 teams at the National Féile

Best wishes to the Ahane GAA U15 teams who, after winning the the County Limerick Division 1 Féile finals in both football and hurling will represent Limerick at the National Féile on June 22nd in Wexford (Hurling) and June 29th in Mayo (Football). ECOS are proud to support this amazing bunch of young men, each of...

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Collection of waste requires a valid waste collection permit

Please do not give your waste to an unauthorised collector, as persons involved in the collection of waste must have a valid waste collection permit.  ECOS compile the information required to correctly complete the application form (s) and submit the completed application forms together with all required supporting documentation to the NWCPO on behalf of our clients....

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