Mission Statement of the
Limerick Clare Kerry
Regional Waste Management Office:
To facilitate and coordinate the efforts of the partner local authorities
in implementing the objectives and meeting the targets of the Limerick Clare
Kerry Regional Waste Management Plan and to facilitate where possible the
efforts of industry in preventing and minimising the production of waste in
the Limerick Clare Kerry Region.
What's New....
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Annual Environmental Returns from Waste Collectors are now managed by the National Waste Collection Permit Office and to make a return log on to http://www.wcpaer.ie/wcpaer/login.aspx
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Regions for Recycling international convention. The Regions for Recycling (R4R) project funded by the EU is set to shape future waste management policy in this Region
- The Evaluation of the Replacement Waste Management Plan for the Limerick/Clare/Kerry Region 2006-2011 is now complete and the report indicates how policies were implemented and targets met and also considers environmental issues.
- FreeTrade Reuse Day at the Mungret Recycling Centre a big hit.
- Limerick Residents prevent Household Hazardous Waste:
Click on this link to watch the results of a project involving residents of Castletroy View, Limerick who worked with the City Council and the Regional Waste Management Office to learn more about household hazardous waste and alternative cleaning products. If you are interested in conducting a similar project in your own home or community you can download the household hazardous waste booklet in the Recycling/Environmental Awareness Section of this site. - Minister Ring launches resource efficiency programme for Festivals & Events: A new resource pack for event & festival managers which helps prevent waste, save money and manage resources wisely was launched at the AOIFE Conference on November 8th. The pack can be downloaded here and further information such as case studies, free tools like signage, posters, announcements etc can be accessed at www.greenyourfestival.ie
