Food Waste Regulations - What do they mean for your business?
In order to implement the EU Landfill Directive the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations 2009 (S.I. no 508 of 2009) will come into effect on the 1st July 2010 for premises that produce greater than 50kg/food waste/week.
Premises that produce less that 50kg/food waste/week have until 1st July 2011 to comply with the regulations provided that they submit a written declaration to the local authority by the 1st July 2010. You can download the derogation form here. (
175 kbs) Food Waste Derogation Form
Each specified premises will not be allowed to dispose of food waste to landfill instead
• All food waste arising on the premises will be need to be segregated and kept separated from other waste and contamination
• Such segregated food waste will have to be treated in an authorised treatment process either
(a) On site or
(b) Collected by an authorised collector the waste collector should be authorised to collect catering was
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(c) Brought by the producer to an authorised facility.
Specified premised include (Refer to Schedule 1 of the Regulations)
• Premises that supply hot food for eating on or off the premises, including where this is just subsidiary activity
• Pubs where food is supplied
• Premises where food is supplied to employees
• Hotels guest houses and hostels with >4 guest bedrooms
• Shops or supermarkets selling food including sandwiches or hot food including where this is just a subsidiary activity
• Restaurants cafes bistros wine bars etc where food is prepared on the premises
• Hospitals nursing homes etc where food is prepare on the premises
• Schools colleges, higher level institutions training centres etc where food is prepared on the premises
• State buildings where food is prepared on the premises, including barracks, government departments, local authorities,etc.
In addition organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and events where food is supplied must prepare plans before and reports after the events on the provisions made to meet these Regulations.
Further information is available on www.foodwaste.ie.
South Tipperary County Council held two Information Sessions for businesses explaining the new food waste regulations in July 2010. You can access the presentations and information that was distributed on the day by clicking on the links below.
( 268 kbs) Food Waste Regs Frequently Asked Questions
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Presentation Food Waste Regulations
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Presentation Fats, Oils and Grease
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Waste Prevention for Pubs and Bars
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Food Waste Guide for Catering Industry
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LAPD Synthesis Report
If you require any further infomation in relation to these new regulations please contact the Environment Section on 1800 20 26 27 or email catherine.rice@southtippcoco.ie.
