# Waste

All time

# Ringaskiddy

Decision on €160 million Cork incinerator deferred for a tenth time

An Bord Pleanala says a decision will be made within three months.

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Feb 27th 2018, 12:22 PM

# Rubbish

'Why are you throwing away so many chips?': How east Cork is tackling its food waste

A new initiative is helping businesses move towards a zero food waste strategy.

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Feb 4th 2018, 8:00 AM

# final straw

Waste, turtles, and money: Why Irish pubs and cafés are ditching plastic straws

We talked to them to find out more about the reasons behind the decision.

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Feb 3rd 2018, 7:00 AM

# Gotcha

Prosecutions for illegal dumping expected after covert CCTV operations in Wicklow and Dublin

These operations were run by the Pure project, which has been running for the last ten years.

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Jan 28th 2018, 7:30 AM

Voices

'We need reverse vending machines in shops with a 25c deposit on containers'

As a kid I remember collecting old Cidona bottles from the hedgerows and receiving five pence from the local shop for each one that I returned, writes Ciarán Cuffe.

21.1k

Jan 6th 2018, 9:00 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you argue over who puts out the bin?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

17.1k

Nov 27th 2017, 12:45 PM

# Repak

Wrapping waste used in online deliveries has increased by 28% - report

Repak wants online retailers to contribute to recycling efforts being made here in Ireland.

7.8k

Nov 24th 2017, 12:59 PM

# driving mr naughten

The Environment Minister took TheJournal.ie for a spin in his new e-car - and Michael Healy Rae might be next

The minister talks electric cars and why Michael Healy Rae is wrong to say they’re total rubbish.

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Oct 30th 2017, 6:30 AM

# waste reduction

Recycling expert says those who carry their own cup should get 20c off their coffee

Dr Tara Shine said lessons were learned from the plastic bag levy and people should be rewarded for recycling.

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Sep 17th 2017, 11:45 AM

# Irish Cement

'The reality is it produces dangerous toxins': Concerns about plan to burn tyres at Limerick plant

Irish Cement wants to burn tyres and other industrial waste at its factory in Mungret.

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Aug 29th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Video Footage

Greyhound says it wants garda protection for waste collection crews in parts of Dublin

Greyhound Household has released video footage of Dublin residents verbally abusing staff members.

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Aug 28th 2017, 4:48 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Would you remove all recyclable packaging at point of purchase?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

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Jul 6th 2017, 12:45 PM

# utter rubbish

'Dignity in the House': TD presents a bag of his plastic household waste in the Dáil

“We are in the House of Parliament on national television,” cried out the Leas Ceann Comhairle.

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Jul 5th 2017, 2:00 PM

# What a waste

'Who is going to pick it up?': Donohoe hits back at those trying to block new bin charges scheme

Both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil have tabled motions on the issue.

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Jun 29th 2017, 2:30 PM

# recycling ramp up

A lot more people are getting a brown bin for recycling

The mandatory pay-by-weight scheme is to be scrapped.

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Jun 28th 2017, 6:05 AM

# waste charges

Flat charges on your bins are to be scrapped

The controversial pay-by-weight scheme has been replaced with this new regime.

62.9k

Jun 27th 2017, 6:22 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Have you ever asked someone to pick up their litter?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

15.3k

Jun 21st 2017, 12:45 PM

# burning waste

Parents gather to discuss effect of 'incredibly stupid' Poolbeg incinerator

The activist group ‘Parents Against the Incinerator’ are holding a meeting this evening. Here’s a bit of what will be discussed.

17.8k

Jun 20th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Rubbish

Farmers use maggots to tackle China's mountain of food waste

There is a lot of money to be made from maggot animal feed and manure.

19.3k

Jun 3rd 2017, 4:00 PM

# hazardous

Boy in critical condition after toxic waste left at Belfast bonfire site

The PSNI said that the boy is currently receiving treatment in hospital after it is believed he came into contact with the hazardous substance.

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May 24th 2017, 9:38 PM

# the limit

Bin companies have started to charge for heavy bins without the government's agreement

It comes after the pay-by-weight scheme was delayed last year.

70.0k

May 21st 2017, 6:45 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Are you good at recycling?

What do you really think? Be honest.

20.3k

May 18th 2017, 12:50 PM

# dog mess

Local councils are getting help to rid dog poo from our streets

Not picking up after your dog can land you with a fine of up to €150.

18.0k

May 11th 2017, 6:03 AM

# Wicklow

A 75-year-old diver is stalling waste-dumping plans from Ireland's largest company

CRH subsidiary Roadstone has been delayed from filling a disused quarry with construction refuse.

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May 7th 2017, 7:00 AM

# No white smoke

No, the Poolbeg incinerator hasn't started burning waste just yet

The plant has been gearing up for its first day of operations, in a process known as ‘hot commissioning’.

10.8k

May 3rd 2017, 1:46 PM

# Water Charges

Households which waste water 'to face prosecution' under proposed new plans

There are also plans to give some money back to those who paid the charges.

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Mar 28th 2017, 4:27 PM

# Social Entrepreneurs

'One million tonnes of food are wasted in Ireland each year, people know that's wrong'

FoodCloud, an organisation helping to combat this, has gone from strength to strength in the last five years.

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Mar 22nd 2017, 6:15 AM

# fly my pretties

Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping

Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday

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Mar 11th 2017, 6:45 AM

# Waste

Water committee calls for refunds, but Fine Gael still wants to pursue 'non-compliant' households

Three out of five people think households should be charged for excessive water use.

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Mar 7th 2017, 1:35 PM

# former landfill

Asbestos and other toxic waste leaking into Irish Sea off Bray and Dublin coast

It has been warned that people’s health could be at risk.

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Mar 3rd 2017, 6:05 AM

# somebody's watching you

12,000 homes in Dublin will soon be monitored for what they're putting in their green bins

And if you’re contaminating the recycling – a fine could be coming down the line.

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Feb 23rd 2017, 10:50 PM

# recycle

How can we get apartment block residents recycling? The minister says there's no 'simple solution'

The minister said he is open to suggestions as to how apartment dwellers could be encouraged to recycle.

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Dec 11th 2016, 7:10 AM

# Ballynagran

'Worst landfill in the state' to receive 40,000 extra tonnes of waste

“There was a failure to put in place any plans to deal with this – now Wicklow will become a dumping ground because of this failure.”

16.5k

Nov 22nd 2016, 6:15 AM

# Louth

Council investigating after 'hundreds of tonnes' of waste reported in illegal dump

Concerns have been raised over the quality of the water supply in Dundalk as a result.

32.8k

Oct 21st 2016, 12:57 PM

# waste charges

Bin collectors to hand over customer details to help figure out who is fly-tipping

Under new rules, local authorities can request the information from private waste companies.

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Jul 22nd 2016, 10:33 AM

# Controversy

Bin charges latest: Most companies have agreed to freeze prices for a year

The Irish Waste Management Association has agreed a number of measures it says “will alleviate consumer concerns” over bin charges.

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Jun 21st 2016, 11:03 AM

# Waste companies

Alan Kelly: 'I never envisaged the dramatic increase in bin charges'

“This was always the sword of Damacles to be held over their heads.”

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Jun 16th 2016, 8:05 PM

# On the up

Bin charges treble for customers as companies accused of operating 'a cartel'

The Tánaiste said legislation would be introduced if waste companies are found to be exploiting customers.

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Jun 16th 2016, 12:45 PM

# What a waste

Supermarket apologises after selling peeled mandarins in plastic packaging

Wholefoods have gone back to selling mandarins as they should be.

49.4k

Mar 5th 2016, 8:45 AM

# not wasting time

Lowry tied for lead after outstanding first round in Arizona

The Offaly man finished with a six-under-par 65 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

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Feb 4th 2016, 9:37 PM