Waste Packaging

What are these producer obligations?

No matter how much packaging waste you place on the market in Ireland if you produce packaging waste you are required to fulfill the following obligations:

1. Segregate packaging waste arising on your own premises (back-door packaging waste) into the various waste streams i.e. aluminium, fibreboard, glass, paper, plastic, steel, wood etc
2. Return all used packaging to its producer
3. Recover or arrange for the recovery of packaging waste
4. Arrange for collection of packaging waste by a suitable recovery operator

However if you produce greater than 10 tonnes of packaging waste per year and have an annual turnover of greater than €1 million then you are considered a major producer of waste packaging under these regulations.

In addition to the requirements outlined above all major producers must also either self comply or register with Repak.

What Class of A Producer am I?

An independent audit of the quantities of waste packaging you place on the market in Ireland per year must be carried out in order to determine what class of producer you are.

How can I ensure that I comply with my obligations?

At Clearview Compliance no matter what size or type of producer you are we can provide you with a cost effective solution to ensure that you meet your obligations under this legislation via our B2B Waste Packaging Compliance Solution. 

1. Audit all waste packaging placed on the market in Ireland in the last 12 months.
2. Audit all backdoor waste arising at your facility
3. Prepare a waste management plan specific to your business
4. Ensure that all waste collections are in compliance with legal requirements.
5. Assist you with compliance options either by helping you join REPAK or Self Compliance. As part of this service we will provide you with a review and outline of which is the most cost effective compliance option for you
6. If required we can assist you with on-going reporting to ensure compliance with your chosen scheme.