Farm Plastic Recycling
The Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations 2001 places an obligation on farmers to recover farm plastic waste generated. A levy is charged on all farm plastics sold and this is used to assist in the recovery of the plastics. Farming has become one of the largest regular users of plastic film in this country, particularly for silage cover sheets and bale wrapping. Irish legislation has placed an obligation on manufacturers and importers of farm plastics to arrange for suitable collection and disposal of used plastic film.
The Irish Farm Films Producers' Group (IFFPG) provides a free plastic recovery scheme. Call the national Farm Films Recovery hotline on 1890 300444 to arrange for free disposal of your used farm plastic film.
Under no circumstances should farm plastic be burned or buried. This practice may result in prosecution under the Air Pollution Act, 1987 or the Waste Management Act, 1996.
For further information please contact:
Fingal County Council,
Enforcement Section,
County Hall,
Swords,
Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 890 5013
Fax: (01) 890 6270
Email: envserv@fingalcoco.ie