Latest Waste Publications
2022 Household Municipal Waste Characterisation Booklet
Year: 2023
The key findings of the 2022 household municipal waste characterisation study are summarised in this booklet.
ELVs Infographic 2021
Year: 2023
Best practice guidance for handling asbestos
Year: 2023
This best-practice guide has been developed in response to a recommendation in The National Hazardous Waste Management Plan (NWHMP) - to produce best-practice guide for handling asbestos waste; and identify options for collection of asbestos and asbestos contaminated wastes.
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
Study on the Use of the Flame Retardant HBCDD in Building Insulation Materials in Ireland
Year: 2022
This report examines the historical use of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), a persistent organic pollutant (POP) and brominated flame retardant that was widely used in building insulation materials for fire safety. HBCDD is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic, posing risks to human health and the environment and is regulated under EU POPs Regulation (2019/1021).
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
