Yes: you must segregate recyclable waste from your residual waste and present these separately. If you are living in an urban area, small town or village with a population of over 500 you must also segregate your food waste.
FAQs
In order to manage your waste correctly you need to be able to prove that:
You have a contract in place with an authorised waste collector (bin sharing is permitted for which proof of agreement is required);
OR
You can demonstrate regular use of an authorised waste facility.
If you are living within a population agglomeration of 500 people or more you are now required to have 3rd bin, namely If you live within the 60kph zone of a town or village such as;
- Ardfinnan
- Cashel
- New port
- Ballina
- Clonmel
- Roscrea
- Ballycleirihan
- Cloughjordan
- Templemore
- Birr(Co. Tipperary)
- Fethard
- Thurles
- Borrisokane
- Holycross
- Tipperary Town
- Borrisoleigh
- Killenaule
- Two Mile Borris
- Cahir
- Kilsheelan
- Carrick on Suir
- Nenagh
The Grant schemes for Arts open and close throughout the year you can see the most up to date grants here
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published Information Note 1.1: FAQ Solvents and Deco Paint Regulations. The purpose of this Information Note is to provide Local Authorities and Operators subjected to the above Regulations, answers to the numerous queries that have been submitted to the EPA since the Regulations were introduced in January 2013. This Information Note may be updated in the future should additional questions be raised.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published Information Note 1.1: FAQ Solvents and Deco Paint Regulations. The purpose of this Information Note is to provide Local Authorities and Operators subjected to the above Regulations, answers to the numerous queries that have been submitted to the EPA since the Regulations were introduced in January 2013. This Information Note may be updated in the future should additional questions be raised.
Yes.
The re-spraying of cars and dry cleaning activities are regulated to minimise harmful effects on our environment and health. Car paint and dry cleaning raw materials contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) which can evaporate into our atmosphere, even at room temperature. This can cause respiratory illness and have potentially harmful effects on our environment.
It is likely that Planning Permission is required - contact planning who will investigate and verify.
Your neighbour is likely to require a certificate of compliance from Tipperary County Council - contact Environment Section who will investigate.
Operators of Car Spraying / Vehicle Refinishing business are legally required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from their local authority (Environment Section) relating to solvent emissions from their premises, in accordance with S.I. No. 564 of 2012 European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012.
Tipperary County Council issues Certificates of Compliance based on the submission of an Accredited Inspection Contractor’s (AIC) Report along with the prescribed application fee of €70. Certificates are valid for a maximum period of 3 years.
