Heiton Buckley. Builders Merchants. Annual Environmental report for Licence No. PO340-01

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1 Heiton Buckley Builders Merchants Annual Environmental report for 2010 Licence No. PO

2 The following is a summary of the contents of the 2010 AER. Further details are available in the full report below. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL MANUFACTURING PROCESS COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMPANY STRUCTURE SUMMARY INFORMATION EMMISIONS SUMMARY WASTE MANAGEMENT REPORT RESOURCE CONSUMPTION SUMMARY REPORTED INCIDENTS SUMMARY AGENCY MONITORING AND REPORTING MANAGEMENT OF FACILITY CURRENT ENVIRONENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUTURE ENVIRONENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LICENCE SPECIFIC REPORTS BUND INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT PRTR 12 2

3 1. Introduction Heiton Buckley Builder Providers operates from 27 strategically located branches around Ireland to provide a full service to the building and home improvement market. Among the many services offered throughout the country a proportion of our locations are involved in the treatment of wood with chemical preservatives for use in the building industry. The Heiton Buckley branch located at Robinhood Road, Dublin 22 operates IPPC licence Number P This Annual Environmental Report (AER) is submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in compliance with Condition of the Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control (IPPC) Licence Register No. P The AER contains summary information on the environmental performance of Heiton Buckley branch at Robinhood Road from January 2010 to ember General Table 1.1 General Facility Information Company Heiton Buckley Builders Providers Ltd. Address Robinhood Road, off Long Mile Road, Dublin 22 IPC Classification The treatment or protection of wood involving the use of preservatives with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes per day. Contact Name Thomas Byrne Position Timber Sales Telephone tbyrne@heitons.ie IPPC Registration Number PO

4 1.2. Manufacturing Process The treatment of wood takes place using a vacuum impregnation facility located in a designated area to the north of the main building. The manufacturing process is as follows: Untreated prepared timber arrives on site, once onsite it is either sold as is or amounts are treated to order; Small amounts of timber which are on order are placed into the vacuum chamber vessel via the use of a fork truck; The chamber is sealed and a vacuum is created within the vessel; Wood preservative Protim is pumped into the chamber. This preservative given sufficient time impregnates the wood under vacuum conditions; Once treated the excess fluid is pumped out of the vessel and the door is opened; The wood is removed an allowed dry within the confines of the bunded area within the treatment facility. In 2010 a total of litres of Protim was used Company Environmental Policy Heiton Buckley Builder Providers regards environmental management and protection as an essential part of its operations. The company will conduct its operations in a manner, which protects the environment in which it operates. In doing so, the company will act responsibly and adhere to the following: Ensure submission of reports to the EPA shall meet target submission dates. Carry out monitoring at the frequencies specified in the IPC Licence Comply with all conditions set in the IPPC Licence Ensure continued compliance with all Irish and EU legislative environmental requirements 4

5 Establish and comply with an Environmental Management System. Meet targets set in the Environmental Management Programme. Continually assess activities with the specific goal of preventing pollution, minimising and reducing the environmental impact. Ensure hazardous materials are stored in an environmentally safe manner (correctly bunded). Ensure good Waste Management practices e.g. recycle rather than dispose whenever possible, used licensed waste contractors and maintain waste records. Communicate the Environmental Policy to employees, suppliers, visitors and interested parties. Maintain an open information policy towards all parties affected, interested and involved in its activities and to issues, which concern the environment. Ensure that Environmental Policy objectives and targets have equality with other business interests Company Structure There is 33 staff in total on site. Of the 33 staff 4 are directly engaged with the production of treated wood. The remaining 29 staff undertake the following tasks: Office Work: 16 Sales: 13 Production: 4 Mr. Thomas Byrne is responsible for the environmental management of the site and compliance with the terms of the IPPC Licence. He is assisted by Mr. Piotr Drag (Production Foreman) who is responsible for routine on site environmental monitoring. Two plant operatives Mr. Damien Shannon and Mr. John Smith are responsible for the safe operation and production of timber products onsite. 5

6 2. Summary Information 2.1. Emissions Summary Emission to Waters/Sewer: Visual and olfactory monitoring of surface water (grab samples) takes place weekly on site. The results of each inspection are logged in the inspection sheet located at reception. No potentially polluting matter or liquid was reported during the weekly inspections. Emission to Atmosphere: The Licence requires no monitoring of emissions to Atmosphere Waste Management Report Hazardous Waste: Hazardous waste generated on site was as follows: Waste oil (forklift use) Empty drums, containers (paint tins) Waste oil generated from maintenance of fork trucks was disposed of by the servicing contractor Henley Group. A letter to this effect is available on site for inspection. Non Hazardous: Non-Hazardous waste generated on site was as follows: Cardboard Wrapping Plastic Wrapping Steel banding Wood & Plastic Pallets Office waste Canteen waste 6

7 A summary total of waste generated on site was confirmed by Veolia Environmental Services and is illustrated below in table 2.2; Table 2.2 Summary of waste generation onsite period from Jan Waste Type EWC Codes Amount (Tonnes) General Waste Cardboard Plastic Paper Dry Mixed Recycled Rubble Metal Timber The site achieved a recycling rate of approx 67%; this percentage rate is calculated year end by Greenstar Waste Management Services. All documentation is available on site for inspection. 7

8 2.3. Resource Consumption Summary Table 2.3 Resource consumption Resource Consumption (units) Heating Oil litres Electricity KWh Calor Gas 5776 litres Diesel Oil (fork trucks) 2669litres Protin Wood Preservative litres Water (Municipal) 45000litres approx : 2.4. Reported Incidents Summary There were no incidents or complaints made in relation to environmental activities onsite during There have been no emergency situations resulting in damage to the environment Agency Monitoring and Reporting Table 2.5 Details of correspondence and actions Date Reference Content 23/03/2010 Ref: P /NC13LM Notification of Non-Compliance/Site Inspection Report. 8

9 3. Management of Facility 3.1. Current Environmental Management Programme Table 3.1 below reviews objectives and targets stated for the 2009 environmental management programme. Objective Objective Target Status of Comments Number date achievement Y/N OT.1 Reduction in Yes In ,899 litres of oil use of Resources 2009 where used onsite. In ,869 litres where used. OT.2 Environmental Yes Training complete and Awareness and 2009 yearly refresher courses training in-house OT.3 Waste Yes Spot checks by yard Reduction 2009 supervisor have improved recycling performance. Waste categorisation streams have improved rate of recycling. 9

10 OT.4 Waste Storage Yes Effectiveness of onsite 2009 onsite storage has been reviewed. Increased staff awareness of waste has led to proactive approach to cleaning of site. OT.5 Bund Inspection 2010 Yes Restructuring of workforce has delayed bund inspection. Risk Site inspections On Yes Weekly Managment Going environmental site inspections being carried out to insure IPPC licence is adhered to 3.2. Future Environmental Management Programme Table 3.2 below reviews objectives and targets stated for the 2009 environmental management programme. Objective Steps for completion Target date Responsibility Comments 1 0

11 Reduction in Continue to make T. Byrne Complete and use of workforce aware of 2010 continuing progress Resources need for energy savings undertaken and reduction in use of materials Undertake Completed 12 th T. Byrne Copy available on Bund test site Waste Continue with spot T. Byrne Undergoing Reduction checks Improve 2010 recycling rate Environmental Tender has been issued Sept T. Byrne Complete Training for services Provide training in environmental management and awareness of environmental issues Provide training in emergency spill response Recycling ratio At present of all waste J. Bannon Ongoing is being recycled from 2011 the site. It is the companies intention to increase this ratio to 75% by the end of 2010 and to 80% by

12 4. Licence specific reports 4.1. Bund Integrity Assessment A bund integrity assessment was undertaken on 12/12/2010. The frequency of the bund testing is every two years. The report is available on site for inspection. PRTR The PRTR worksheets submitted to the EPA are illustrated below; 1 2

13 PRTR# : P0340 Facility Name : Heiton Buckley Limited Filename : P0340_2010(1).xlsm Return Year : /8/ :20 REFERENCE YEAR FACILITY IDENTIFICATION Parent Company Name Heiton Buckley Limited Facility Name Heiton Buckley Limited PRTR Identification Number P0340 Licence Number P Guidance to completing the PRTR workbook AER Returns Workbook Version Waste or IPPC Classes of Activity No. class_name The treatment or protection of wood, involving the use of preservatives, with a capacity exceeding 10 tonnes of wood per 8.3 day. Address 1 t/a Heiton Buckley Builders Merchants Limited Address 2 Ashfield, Naas Road Address 3 Clondalkin Address 4 Dublin 22 Dublin Country Ireland Coordinates of Location River Basin District IEEA NACE Code 1610 Main Economic Activity Sawmilling and planing of wood AER Returns Contact Name Thomas Byrne AER Returns Contact Address tbyrne@heitons.ie AER Returns Contact Position Environmental Officer AER Returns Contact Telephone Number AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number AER Returns Contact Fax Number Production Volume 0.0 Production Volume Units Number of Installations 0 Number of Operating Hours in Year 0 Number of Employees 0 User Feedback/Comments Web Address 2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES Activity Number Activity Name 50.1 General 3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002) Is it applicable? Have you been granted an exemption? If applicable which activity class applies (as per Schedule 2 of the regulations)? Is the reduction scheme compliance route being used?

14 T/Year Description and Licence / Permit No. of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Address of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Name and Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Licence / Permit No. of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) 5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE PRTR# : P0340 Facility Name : Heiton Buckley Limited Filename : P0340_2010(1).xlsm Return Year : /8/ : Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes 5 Quantity Name Quantity (Tonnes per Year) Method Used Waste European Waste Treatment Location of Transfer Destination Code Hazardous of Waste Operation M/C/E Method Used Treatment soil and stones other than those mentioned Within the Country No in M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Within the Country No 8.68 paper and cardboard packaging M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Within the Country No bulky waste M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Within the Country No 0.56 metals M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Within the Country No 3.85 mixed packaging M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Within the Country No 3.05 plastic packaging M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Within the Country No wood other than that mentioned in M Weighed Offsite in Ireland * Select a row by double-clicking the Description of Waste then click the delete button Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of Recover/Disposer Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Link to previous years waste data Link to previous years waste summary data & percentage change