The Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 places significant responsibilities on local authorities when they manage infrastructure or construction projects. Just like private developers, local authorities are classified as the waste producers for any project they oversee, meaning they bear full legal responsibility for managing waste in compliance with strict environmental regulations.

The Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 has brought significant changes to how the construction industry in Ireland must manage its waste. Despite this, many in the sector seem unaware of the substantial legal responsibilities now placed upon them. If you are a contractor, subcontractor, or part of the broader construction industry, it’s time to take note: you are responsible for the waste generated from your projects, and where it ends up, and failure to comply could have serious consequences.

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, particularly as governments and financial institutions tie green funding to strict environmental standards. One of the most crucial aspects of achieving compliance with these standards is proper waste tracking. The EU Taxonomy Regulation (2020/852) sets out clear technical screening criteria that construction projects must meet to qualify for green funding. Proper waste management and resource use monitoring are essential for demonstrating compliance and securing investment. Here’s why.

Starting 1 September 2024, Ireland will see a significant change in its waste management regulations. The Waste Recovery and Landfill Levy Regulations will be amended to remove exemptions for Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste. This blog delves into the implications of this change and highlights how Hub360's digital tracking capabilities will play a crucial role in this new landscape.

As of 1 September 2024, the Waste Recovery and Landfill Levy Regulations in Ireland will see a major shift. Levy exemptions for Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste will be removed, impacting how this waste is managed.

For developers not using the HUB360 Tipper App, several pain points arise, especially when managing construction and demolition (C&D) waste and aggregate materials within the rigorous compliance frameworks and environmental sustainability goals. These challenges include:

Ireland's journey towards efficient waste management and sustainability is a compelling narrative of progressive change, punctuated by pivotal legislation. Over the years, policies and laws have evolved to address the growing need for waste reduction, recycling, and the implementation of a circular economy. The cornerstone of this evolution has been the Waste Directive Regulations of 2011, which have significantly reshaped the landscape of waste management in Ireland.

In the bustling world of construction and waste management, efficiency and accuracy are the pillars of success. HUB360 stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering a seamless and error-proof system for the movement of soil, stone, and concrete off-site. Here's how HUB360 is transforming the game and why it's indispensable for your operations.

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has identified significant challenges in Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW) management that need to be addressed, these are challenges where the Hub360 Platform emerges as a strategic solution.

The change in the definition of backfilling in the revised Waste Framework Directive of 2018 reflects the need to address the quality and environmental impact of recovery operations related to construction and demolition waste (C&DW). The original definition, as per Commission Decision 2011/753/EU, described backfilling as a recovery operation where suitable waste is used for reclamation or engineering purposes in excavated areas or landscaping, serving as a substitute for non-waste materials.

The concept of a circular economy in the construction industry focuses on reducing waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging the sustainable use of resources. Here are some key aspects that the EPAN in Ireland have emphasised in waste their management guidelines:

Ireland’s updated Waste Management guidelines for Construction & Demolition Projects 2021 prioritises the adoption of a circular economy, emphasising reuse and recycling over disposal. This means tracking, tracing and auditing of the movement of Construction materials where the developer must “maintain records for all resource material which is used on site and leaves the site, either for reuse, recycling, energy recovery, backfilling or other recovery or disposal on third party sites” as laid out in the EPA Best Practice Guideline 2021 - for the preparation of resource & waste management plans for construction & demolition projects.