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Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations 2009

New Food Waste Regulations introduced by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in 2010 will see changes in how commercial premises dispose of biodegradable waste. The regulations are designed to promote the segregation and beneficial use of food waste arising from the commercial sector.

A wide range of busnesses are affected by the new Regulations

Restaurants	Guest Houses (more than 4 bedrooms)
Hotels	Industrial Buildings*
Cafes	Office Buildings
Pubs	Shops with Deli Counters
Supermarkets	Educational Facilities*
Hot Food Outlets	State Buildings*
Nursing Homes	Hospitals

* where canteen facilities are available

Obligations under the Food Regulations

Food waste arising from the above premises must be source segregated and kept separate from other waste streams. The segregated food must NOT be sent to landfill for disposal. It is to be made available for collection by your waste contractor or transferred directly to an authorised treatment facility.

Download an information leaflet on the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations (PDF 262KB)

Information Seminar on the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations Monday 23rd of August 2010 Hotel Kilkenny Time 10.30am Percy Foster from Cré will speak on the implications of the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations on the Commercial Sector Ring the Environment Section of Kilkenny County Council to reserve a seat on 056-7794470