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Project Code [2005-WRM-MS-34]

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Project title

Implementation of a community composting programme in an urban environment for the production of high grade quality compost to be used in growth trials to promote the beneficial qualities of compost use and develop markets outlets for it?s distribution.

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Ballymun Regeneration Ltd.

Lead Applicant

Sarah Miller

Project Abstract

In 2007 the quantity of biodegradable municipal wastedisposed of to landfill increased by 4% to 1475077tonnes in Ireland. This was at variance with the 2010target of 967433 tonnes set by the Council Directive onthe Landfill of Waste (1999/31/EC) (the i'Landfill Directivei)(European Council 1999) and demonstrates that despiteconcerted action over the last number of years Irelandis moving further from meeting its obligations under thedirective. Full implementation of the National Strategy forBiodegradable Waste is increasingly urgent given that thefirst target year of 2010 requires a reduction in landfillingof biodegradable municipal waste of over 550000 tonnesfrom current levels.Table A summarises the components of biodegradablewaste generated and recovered in 2007 and highlightsthat with the exception of textiles organic waste had thelowest recovery rate (8.6%) of any biodegradable wastefraction.

Grant Approved

�216,017.26

Research Hub

Green and Circular Economy

Research Theme

Waste and Resources Management

Start Date

03/01/2006

Initial Projected Completion Date

n/a