Waste Regulations- What has Changed that You Need to Know?

Due to the demand of our clients and the coming into force of the new Waste Permit (Facility) Regulations 2007, Keville & O’Sullivan Associates are running free Waste Information Seminars in Mayo, Clare and Galway during this month.

The new legislation, which came into action in June of this year, introduces a number of significant changes which are relevant to any current or future applicant of a waste facility permit.

The lunchtime seminars aim to get people up to speed with the changes relevant to their permit requirements over lunch.  The seminars, which have been a great success to date feature;

• Applicant and Permit Holder information details the changes, and requirements of the new Regulations. Getting informed now saves you money in the future
• Expert, non-technical interpretation of new regulations saves you time researching the legislation yourself
• One-hour, no waffle seminar over lunch gets you up to speed without taking time out of your working day
• Questions and Answers session after the Seminar addresses your queries specific to your business

Our final seminar is being run in Days Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway on Tuesday the 23^rd of September at 1 o’clock.  Anyone interested in attending the seminar should book their place now by calling, 091 704856. The seminars are free and a light lunch and refreshments are provided.

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Waste (Packaging) Regulations 2007 - Are you a Major Producer?

Under the Waste (Packaging) Regulations 2007, “Major Producers” have an annual turnover greater than €1 Million and place more than 10 tonnes of packaging onto the Irish market in a calendar year.  If your company is a “Major Producer” you have certain obligations under Irish waste packaging law.

Further to a study completed by the Clean Technology Centre based in Cork,  thousands of businesses throughout Ireland have been listed as being potential “Major Producers”. As a result, these businesses have been issued with a letter from their local Council requiring them to provide proof of whether they are indeed classed major producers or not. To satisfy the Councils request a waste packaging audit must be conducted to quantify the amount of waste packaging being produced.

Keville & O’Sullivan Associates are currently assisting several businesses in dealing with these requests.  Waste packaging audits undertaken by KOSA, quantify the amount of packaging waste produced by a business in a year. Our simple audit method ensures accurate data with minimal disruption to the business. If a business is deemed to be a major producer, all options for complying with the legislation can be costed, and the full implications of each option explained to the company involved.

If your company has been issued with a letter from your Local Council you can call Noriana at Keville & O’Sullivan Associates for advice on 091 704856.

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Helen Carty joins NPWS

Helen Carty, ecologist with K&OSA for the last 2 years, has accepted a position as conservation ranger for South Galway with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
The position, based in Loughrea, provides Helen with new and different opportunities in terms of experience and we wish her all the best in her new role.

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K&OSA Health and Safety Week 2008

K&OSA held a very successful Health and Safety Week in-house last week.
All staff participated in Risk Assessment and Safe Working Procedures Workshops and the revised H&S Policy will be presented to staff at the end of September. A number of competitions were also run during the week, which culminated in a H&S Quiz and presentations of certificates to staff.

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