Extractive Industries Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the management of waste from quarries to prevent or reduce environmental damage.
Farm Plastic Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the sale and use of plastic film on farms to ensure it is collected and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Farm Plastics Producers Registration Local authorities maintain a register of producers and manufacturers of farm plastics.
Flood Relief Schemes Local authorities, together with the Office of Public Works, may undertake flood prevention works such as construction of embankments and flood barriers, monitoring of water levels, and repairs and replacement of culverts and bridges.
Hazardous Waste Notification You must notify the National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council if you want to import, export or transport hazardous waste.
Historic Landfills Management Local authorities manage closed local authority landfill sites in line with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.
Household Food Waste Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate domestic food waste disposal to ensure the waste is suitable for composting.
Packaging Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the disposal of packaging waste by businesses.
Packaging Regulations Self-Compliance Registration Major producers of packaging waste must register with the local authority to become self compliant in the proper disposal of packaging waste.
Plastic Bag Levy Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate compliance by retailers with the plastic bag levy. Retailers must charge customers for plastic bags at the point of sale.