Waste Management in County Waterford is part of the Environment Department
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Senior Engineer
Mr. Gabriel Hynes
Tel: (058) 22000
Email: ghynes@waterfordcoco.ie
Main Reception
General Waste Management Enquiries
Tel: 058 22000Fax: 058 20889
Email: environmentinfo@waterfordcoco.ie
It is identified as a priority infrastructural requirement. It is as essential as the provision of roads and water/waste-water services. Without adequate waste management infrastructure Waterford County would not progress or develop as planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we have tried to answer some questions you may have about Managing Waste in County Waterford
These new regulations impose obligations on producers of food waste (places where food is prepared) such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, hospitals, school and office canteens. Such producers are required to separate their food waste and make them available for a separate waste collection to an authorised biological waste facility (i.e. composting facility).
These regulations were introduced by Minister of the DOEHLG (Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government) on the 18th December 2009 to reduce the amounts of biodegradable waste going to landfill, as required under the EU Landfill Directive 99/31/EC.
