Total Waste Management

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3 Licences & Accreditations We hold the full portfolio of licenses and accreditations: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System OHSAS 18001: Occupational Health and Management Safety System Health and Safety Policy Quality & Environmental Policy Insurance Fleet licence Waste transport licence Waste treatment licensing: PPC Licence (P0161/071/v3) Waste Management Licence LN/08/06/M/V2 Certificate of Technical Competence Waste Management Certificate of Technical Competence Waste Management DGSA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers NEBOSH National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health IOSH Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ADR Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road CSR Construction Skills Register Confined spaces Page: 3

4 Tank Cleaning We will work with you at all stages to ensure a successful, stringently monitored and controlled solution to your tank and boiler cleaning needs. We can clean, decontaminate and descale tanks of any size, whatever has been stored in them, and have dedicated highly-trained teams for this service. Our personnel are trained in confined space entry, correct use of BA equipment, gas monitoring, adherence to method statements and permit to work application. Working in confined spaces can be very dangerous. We pay strict attention to the health and safety of our personnel. In order to clean your tank, we will make an initial risk assessment and provide a method statement before we begin the process, so you can be reassured that the cleaning operation is safe and professional and that all permits and protection equipment deployed meet the demands of the job. We can manage the removal of dry materials such as dust, sand, ash and hard core from your bunkers, boiler flues and chimneys. For fluids, effluent slurries and silt, we can deploy Jet Vac units which can draw from depths of 40m (130ft). Page: 4

5 Lagoon Cleaning We offer a full range of lagoon cleaning services which include the extraction, treatment and disposal of sludge materials. All sludge recovered from the lagoon can be removed and treated on-site using a mobile de-canter unit that provides a de-watering and stabilising process that safely treats sludges and other organic wastes. The unit can process the sludge output of a plant serving a population up to 150,000, processing between cubic metres per hour with 5% solids content. As part of the stabilisation process, we can add Bio Lime to the dewatered sludge. This causes a temperature rise to 70 degrees C which pasteurises the sludge, reducing pathogens such as salmonella and e.coli and reducing unpleasant odours. The remaining product can be used as an effective organic fertiliser or soil ameliorant. The de-canter unit can also centrifuge and process hazardous liquid sludges to produce an effluent liquor and a hard cake, both of which can be transported to our facilities for processing if desired. Page: 5

6 Pumping Station Cleaning Effective and efficient pumping stations are vital to the movement of materials. Poorly maintained pumping stations can lead to blockages, floods or, at worst, a breakdown of the entire system, which can lead to risks to health and environmental damage. Our skilled and highly trained and qualified teams will use state-of-the-art equipment to clean and maintain your pumping station and to deal with blockages and the safe, regulated removal of material in the event of a pumping station breakdown. Our Jet Vac tankers can remove heavy debris and silt from culverts for distances up to 400 metres (1300ft). We can also provide maintenance contracts and pumping station management services which will remove the maintenance requirement from the customer. You can benefit from a planned programme of cleaning that will minimise the risk of pump damage and excessive wear and tear. Page: 6

7 High Pressure Sewer Jetting High pressure jetting is a method of cleaning drains, sewers of silt debris and encrustations that is fast and cost-effective. It can also be deployed to clear blockages and cut through root invasions. We will drive a jet nozzle forward through a pipe using water pressure. When the hose is winched back, the outflowing water carries the debris with it and it is removed by vacuum hose on our tanker. Clean water can be decanted on site, reducing the amount of waste we need to carry away. We have made continual investment in our equipment, our fleet is extensive and versatile, making us one of the leading and best-equipped sewer cleaning organisation in the country. Page: 7

8 Liquid Waste Removal And Transportation We have long experience of managing liquid waste of all kinds. We operate an extensive fleet of vacuum and road tankers of varying capacities and capabilities, including vacuum tankers with capacities from gallons. We can remove and transport a wide range of bulk wastes, including acids, alkalis, hydrocarbons, chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvents and effluent sludge. We can also advise on waste minimisation and treatment technologies. Our Technical Services team comprises qualified and fully trained chemists, working in modern laboratory suites, who can provide fast, comprehensive analysis of your waste and a proposed solution. We can also offer the services of one of our qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers. To help you comply with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Classification, Packaging and Labelling regulations, we have developed specialist software for waste categorisation and labelling. All bulk wastes are transported on ADR-specified vehicles by qualified and experienced ADR drivers. We are very conscious of your Duty of Care as a waste producer to ensure that all waste is dealt with in accordance with all current legislation. Page: 8

9 Hazardous Liquid Waste Removal And Transportation We can advise you on the best method of removing and dealing with your hazardous liquid waste in a way that complies fully with the legal requirements, including those wastes regulated under Section 62 of the Environmental Protection Act. We operate an extensive fleet of vacuum and road tankers of varying capacities and capabilities, including vacuum tankers with capacities from gallons. All bulk wastes are transported on ADR-specified vehicles by qualified and experienced ADR drivers and all consignments are covered by a Transport Emergency Card (tremcard), which is carried in the cab of the vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods by road and contains instructions and information that the driver can refer to in the event of an incident involving the hazardous load. We can remove and transport a wide range of bulk wastes, including oils, solvents, acids, alkalis, hydrocarbons, chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvents and effluent sludge. We can handle these wastes in tanker IBC, drum or small pack form. We can also offer the services of one of our qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers. Page: 9

10 Mobile Dewatering Plants Our mobile dewatering equipment is a way of dealing with solids suspended in liquids to reduce their volumes by producing dry cakes and water which can go back into your process. Our mobile de-canter units provide a dewatering and stabilising process that safely treats sludges and other organic wastes. The unit can process the sludge output of a plant serving a population up to 150,000, processing between cubic metres per hour with 5% solids content. As part of the stabilisation process, we can add Bio Lime to the dewatered sludge. This causes a temperature rise to 70 degrees C which pasteurises the sludge, reducing pathogens such as salmonella and e.coli and reducing unpleasant odours. The remaining product can be used as an effective organic fertiliser or soil ameliorant. The de-canter unit can also centrifuge and process hazardous liquid sludges to produce an effluent liquor and a hard cake, both of which can be transported to our facilities for processing if desired. Page: 10

11 Mobile Lime Stabilisation Plants Our can offer mobile plant to stabilise sludges using limes. This treatment is usually applied to liquid sewage sludge but can be deployed to stabilise other sludges. Principal chemical treatment processes include adding quicklime or hydrated lime. Hydrated lime will raise ph, whereas quicklime will give a rise in ph and temperature. This temperature rise to 70 degrees C pasteurises the sludge, reducing pathogens such as salmonella and e.coli and reducing unpleasant odours. The remaining product can be used as an effective organic fertiliser or soil ameliorant. Page: 11

12 Oil Collection And Recycliing Tanker Hire Irish Waste Services can provide the removal and transportation of a wide range of bulk waste streams. Some examples of materials transported include acid, alkali, hydrocarbons, chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvent and effluent sludge. To facilitate the CDG/CPL regulations and other legislation surrounding the packaging, identification and transportation of waste, Irish Waste Services has developed specialist software for waste categorisation and label generation. All bulk wastes are transported on ADR specified vehicles with suitably qualified and highly experienced ADR drivers. Water Cooled Tanker Hire For Ships The high volumes of liquid and distances the material needs to be pumped can make the removal of liquid bilge waste from ships a difficult process, especially because of the high level of strain on pumps running continuously to cope with the large volumes to be removed. Our tankers have been fitted with water-cooled pumps which allow smooth and continuous running, enabling large volumes of material to be moved in a short time, resulting in a faster, more efficient turnaround time. We also manage all necessary paperwork, including Environment Agency consignment notes and waste reports. Waste materials collected from site can be transported to our licensed facilities for treatment and recovery of recyclable content. We can collect and process the full range of marine waste oils. Page: 12

13 Oil Spillage Clean Up We recognise the need for a fast, 24-hour, 365 day professional emergency response. We have four teams of skilled specialists on rotation to provide a first class emergency spill response and we can deploy Jet Vacs, vacuum tankers and other emergency response units, depending on the nature of the spill. We have a range of options including emergency containment of the spill, excavation and removal of contaminated soil, the remediation of surface water, product recovery or a service that combines on-site treatment with excavation and removal. Page: 13

14 Confined Space & Breathing Apparatus Entry Services Confined spaces are those with limited openings for entry, unfavourable natural ventilation and are not designed for continuous worker occupancy. The management of maintenance and cleaning services for confined spaces are heavily regulated under the Confined Spaces Regulations (1997) and we are fully compliant and risk-aware. Our personnel are trained in confined space entry, correct use of BA equipment, gas monitoring, adherence to method statements and permit to work application to deal with thesafe access to our customers' confined spaces. Page: 14

15 Skip And Bin Hire We can provide a wide range different skips and bins to help you manage your waste, from bins and open and closed skips for general waste to containers for higher volumes of bulky waste. Skip and bin options include: high and low sided roll on roll off skips 12 yard open and covered skips 10 yard open and covered skips 8 yard open and covered skips 1100 litre wheeled bins (ideal for small to medium businesses) 240 litre wheeled bins dedicated indoor and recycling bins Page: 15

16 Bailed Waste Collection If you produce large quantities of segregated waste, we can provide a competitive commercial rate for the collection and processing of your pre-baled waste. We deal in the process and recovery of large volumes of recycled materials and can collect and process your segregated waste streams at extremely competitive rates, providing the maximum return on any recovered materials. Page: 16

17 Mixed Lab Chemicals If your lab waste comprises a variety of different materials, each item could then require a separate disposal option. There is also the issue of security of disposal. We can provide a full service that will mange the analysis, classification, packaging, labelling, transportation and treatment of your waste. To help you comply with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Classification, Packaging and Labelling regulations, we have developed specialist software for waste categorisation and labelling. Our Technical Services team comprises qualified and fully trained chemists, working in modern laboratory suites, who can provide fast, comprehensive analysis of your waste and a proposed solution. We provide a total service for the disposal of small pack items. Our trained technical personnel will visit your site to prepare the waste for disposal, ensuring the correct classification and segregation for packaging and collection. Page: 17

18 Industrial Septic Tank And Cess Pool Cleaning Sludge and solids need to be removed regularly from your septic tank and cess pool to keep them operating effectively. We have the equipment, skill and experience to take on the most difficult septic tank and cess pool maintenance operations in terms of access and volume. We will process your waste materials economically and in line with good environmental practice. We can also manage your plant to ensure it is emptied and maintained to an agreed schedule. Page: 18

19 Interceptor Maintenance And Cleaning Interceptors need specialised maintenance to ensure they comply with Consent to Discharge and other environmental regulations. To ensure you don't fall foul of these regulations, we can manage the removal and treatment of silt, debris, oil and other materials and contaminants inside your interceptor. Regular maintenance decreases the risk of flooding and the potential for harmful pollutants getting into the sewerage or water systems. We have long experience of cleaning and maintaining interceptor systems and all recovered contaminants and materials are processed effectively and properly to keep your plant running smoothly. Page: 19

20 Vehicle Wash And Silt Trap Cleaning When you wash your road vehicles, the solid materials washed down are captured and need to be disposed of properly. They may often contain contaminants that must not be discharged back into the system. We can manage your vehicle and silt traps and treat and recycle the waste products safely and effectively. Page: 20

21 CCTV Surveying Electronic drain tracing Water leak detection A visual inspection using a CCTV camera can quickly find problems, blockages or intrusions in drainage systems. These can include cracked pipes, intruding roots and accumulated matter of any kind. We have wide-ranging CCTV Survey experience and can provide a rapid and reliable service. Our CCTV units is self-supporting, carrying its own power supply and monitoring and recording equipment. The cameras are driven through the pipes using remotely-controlled tractor units. Our survey report will provide detailed, non-disruptive feedback from your drainage system in a format that accords with WRc guidelines and includes a colour video, which we can supply on DVD or by , that highlights the specific conditions found. Page: 21

22 Blocked Drain Clearance Drains can become blocked for all kinds of reasons: silt, foreign objects, leaves or other debris or materials poured down drains for disposal can all result in a blockage. There might also be structural reasons why your drains are not effective, such as subsidence or root intrusion. Blocked drains result in overflows and flooding, with potential consequences on health and safety of your workforce. We can survey your drains using CCTV andhave the equipment and experience to deal with all blocked drain scenarios uncovered, including high pressure water jetting, power-driven winching to clear pipes of all diameters and up to 500 metres long of heavy debris and root invasions, and jointing/refitting to repair damaged sections of pipe. Page: 22

23 Installation Of Septic Tanks / Package Plants Page: 23

24 Secure Industrial Shredding Services We can destroy documents, files, video materials, portable media and all other materials totally securely. The safe and secure destruction and disposal of these materials is a specialised operation we have long experience of. We will deal with all your secure shredding needs and ensure that the resulting waste is managed in a safe and environmentally friendly way. All our shredding operations operate under CCTV scrutiny and clients are welcome to come on-site and witness the destruction of heir sensitive materials and take away video evidence of the process. Our shredders are heavy duty industrial units capable of destroying full pallets of materials without the need for them to be segregated. Page: 24

25 ADR Licensed Vehicles Drivers All drivers of vehicles of all sizes carrying dangerous materials must hold an ADR licence, which is a European agreement covering the carriage of dangerous goods by road. Our drivers are ADR-licensed and fully qualified to convey dangerous materials by road in our vehicles. Page: 25

26 Haz Pack For Mixed Waste Streams If you don't produce waste in high volumes, it may not be economical to employ personnel and facilities to deal with your waste streams. We can provide a full service that will mange the analysis, classification, packaging, labelling, transportation and treatment of your waste. To help you comply with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Classification, Packaging and Labelling regulations, we have developed specialist software for waste categorisation and labelling. Our Technical Services team comprises qualified and fully trained chemists, working in modern laboratory suites, who can provide fast, comprehensive analysis of your waste and a proposed solution. We can also offer the services of one of our qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers. Waste contained in small packages can often be a problem for any waste producer. If the waste comprises a variety of different materials (e.g. a laboratory clearance) each item could then require a separate disposal option. We provide a total service for the disposal of small pack items. Our trained technical personnel will visit your site to prepare the waste for disposal, ensuring the correct classification and segregation for packaging and collection. All materials are transported on ADR-specified vehicles by qualified and experienced ADR drivers and all consignments are covered by a Transport Emergency Card (tremcard), which is carried in the cab of the vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods by road and contains instructions and information that the driver can refer to in the event of an incident involving the hazardous load. 240 litre general waste collection This is the standard household-sized wheeled bin. We can collect general industrial waste stored in this type of bin and take it away for processing litre The 1100l bin is a larger, wheeled unit. We can manage collection from your premises and the subsequent disposal of general waste stored in this kind of bin. Page: 26

27 Laboratory Waste Collections If you don't produce waste in high volumes, it may not be economical to employ personnel and facilities to deal with your waste streams. We can provide a full service that will manage the analysis, classification, packaging, labelling, transportation and treatment of your waste. To help you comply with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Classification, Packaging and Labelling regulations, we have developed specialist software for waste categorisation and labelling. Our Technical Services team comprises qualified and fully trained chemists, working in modern laboratory suites, who can provide fast, comprehensive analysis of your waste and a proposed solution. We can also offer the services of one of our qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers. Waste contained in small packages can often be a problem for any waste producer. If the waste comprises a variety of different materials (e.g. a laboratory clearance) each item could then require a separate disposal option. We provide a total service for the disposal of small pack items. Our trained technical personnel will visit your site to prepare the waste for disposal, ensuring the correct classification and segregation for packaging and collection. All materials are transported on ADR-specified vehicles by qualified and experienced ADR drivers and all consignments are covered by a Transport Emergency Card (tremcard), which is carried in the cab of the vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods by road and contains instructions and information that the driver can refer to in the event of an incident involving the hazardous load. Page: 27

28 Material Recycling Facility Our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) allows us to recover any materials from household refuse that have the potential to be recycled. These include cardboard, paper, plastics and metals. We use a number of methods to separate these materials, including manual and automated systems. All recovered materials are segregated by type and then reprocessed. This reduces the environmental impact of the subsequent manufacturing process and can also create a valuable source of income from your waste. In our MRF, the materials are fed onto conveyors and subjected to mechanical and magnetic sorting procedures, as well as human operators. Each type of material is segregated for reprocessing, including the non-recyclable waste which is then processed for disposal. Page: 28

29 Dry Mixed Recyclables The easiest way to save money on your waste disposal costs is to segregate at source. Separating mixed dry recyclables from your general waste is simple to do and significantly reduces the amount of waste destined for landfills. Below is a list of the items which are generally accepted as mixed dry recyclables/ Once separated the cost of removal of this waste is far less than that of general waste. Contact our sales team for any advice or assistance in setting up a segregation process. Plastic bottles and Containers with the following stamps are accepted. these would include soft drink bottles, milk bottles, detergent bottles, clean yoghurt tubs and various clean food trays. Plastic Film such as cling film and school book covers are regarded as recyclable, however shopping bags are not. Heavy Duty Drums with the following stamp, if cleaned and have not contained any hazardous materials are also acceptable. Mail Newspapers Magazines Phone Books Cardboard Boxes Old Cards Cardboard Food Boxes such as Cereal Boxes Food Cans that have been cleaned All Drink Cans Aerosol Cans Any metal items that are non-hazardous or are WEE products Any coloured glass items apart from those on WEE products Page: 29

30 RORO Skips We offer the following size RORO skips: 25yd 35yd 40yd These skips are generally used for large projects where there are either high tonnages of waste being produced or very bulky profiles of waste. Please see our skip dimensions sheet for more details or contact our office for assistance. Page: 30

31 Rear End Loaders We are able to provide 240 ltr 660 ltr 1100 ltr 'wheelie' bins and offer as frequent a lift cycle as is required by our clients. We currently directly service the Down & Antrim areas but are increasing our coverage on an on-going basis so please contact our sales team to find out if your area is serviced. We provide a professional service at a commercially competitive rate. Page: 31

32 Compactors Our service provision involves the delivery of a fully covered skip which is specifically designed to take in the maximum volume of waste in one collection. It is suited to situations where there is frequent generation of light, compatible materials such as paper, cardboard or plastics. Irish Waste can also provide compactor units on a lease purchase or rental basis if required. Page: 32

33 Skip Hire FAQ We can provide a wide range different skips and bins to help you manage your waste, from bins and open and closed skips for general waste to containers for higher volumes of bulky waste. Skip and bin options include: high and low sided roll on roll off skips 12 yard open and covered skips 8 yard open and covered skips 6 yard open and covered skips What size would suit me best? We have a range of skip sizes for different uses. Please see our sheet on skip sizes and suitable uses. All full skips must be loaded sensibly to ensure safe transportation. Larger skips (over 8 yards) must not contain heavy materials. If you need more advice on which skip would suit your needs, please call our sales team on who will be happy to answer any questions you have. How can I hire a skip from you?

34 Have a look at the sizes of skip we provide and then contact our office on to schedule a drop off date and time. How do I pay? Payment is taken at the time of the order. Our helpful and efficient sales staff will take your payment details over the telephone. We accept payment by all major credit cards. For established customers we offer a credit facility. Please contact our office and speak to our Accounts Department for further details How long will it take to get to me? Generally it will arrive the next day or sometimes same day, but this depends on your location and the time of order. Although in some circumstances a permit may be required. We would need prior warning in this situation as this process can take up to 3 days. How will my skip arrive? We normally deliver your skip via LGV skip lorries, which are usually large. Ideally, your drive needs to be a minimum of 2.75 metres wide for a normal skip truck. When skips are ordered we will enquire about the conditions of the location, so please advise us of any access issues. Where can the skips be placed? We will place your skip in the best position to suit your need. This could be on your driveway or on the road. You will need a permit to allow you to have the skip on the road. The council needs 3 days notice when applying for permits. You will also need the correct signage and lights. If you cannot place on private land, (remember the grass verge outside your house may not be owned by you!) PLEASE CALL US ON if you need assistance applying for a permit. When do I need a permit? Permits are required for skips that are placed on public land or the highway, by most local councils. We will advise you on whether you need a permit for your skip and in most cases we can assist you with this, although some local councils will require you to apply for the permit.

35 The maximum duration of a permit is 14 days. What can I put in it? Skips are for general waste (house/garage rubbish), garden waste and inert waste (soil, stone & gravel). Things NOT to put in a skip: Asbestos sheeting or fibres unless you have notified us in advance Paint, oils or any other liquids (empty / washed out tins are acceptable) Tyres Fridges and freezers (Please call us on for details on how to dispose of these wastes) How long can I keep the skip? Our standard skip hire lasts for 7 days. Although, we can alter this to fit your requirements. If you require a permit to allow your skip to be placed on public land, this can be arranged for a maximum of 14 days. The rental charge past the first 7 days is 10 per week. Will the skip damage my drive? Skips can damage block paved and soft tarmac drives when skips are placed on them. Heavy duty skips, which use stabilising equipment, could also cause damage to softer driveways. While we will take every care possible to avoid damaging your drive, please note that once we vacate the highway, you automatically agree to indemnify us for any damage that occurs whilst on your property. What if I'm not finished by pick-up day? Please let us know if you need the skip for an extended time. We hold many skips so we can be fairly flexible if this situation arises. If you require an extension on a permit, the skip may need to be removed during the process. Do you recycle my waste? Irish Waste Services Limited operates a state of the art recycling facility. Waste is tipped via skip vehicles / council vehicles / walking floors and dustbin lorries at the materials recycling facilities. The waste is then processed through the various processing stages to extract the different materials within the waste.

36 The segregated materials are then recycled. We also produce refuse derived fuel which is used as a coal replacement fuel in power stations and industry power processes. We are aiming 100% recycling / recovery - zero landfill. Page: 36

37 Wood Recycling Irish Waste is able to take in all forms of wood for onward recycling. Our sales staff are on hand to advise on the form of transport suited for each collection. Page: 37

38 Paper/Cardboard And Plastic Recycling Recycling paper and cardboard is becoming more and more mainstream. As part of our commitment to waste reduction, we are constantly advising our clients on how to reduce their waste collection costs by segregating cardboard and paper at source. Our sales staff are always available to recommend work environment policies and,methodologies which help companies meet their recycling targets. Please see our Mixed Dry Recyclables page for more details on what products can be easily recycled and therefore save you money on your waste management. Page: 38

39 Glass Recycling We work closely with Northern Irelands larger glass recyclers and are able to comprehensively deal with any glass waste streams. We also offer glass collection bins for functions and events. Page: 39

40 Metal Recycling As part of out recycling process, our MRF is able to extract all ferrous, non ferrous and aluminium waste streams arising. We are also able to deal with any metal waste being generated on customer sites through the use of skips and RORO containers. Page: 40

41 Physio Chemical Treatment Environmental legislation negates the disposal of liquid waste to landfill and there is a need to treat aqueous waste to ensure that the recovered water element can be returned to the aquatic environment. have a state-of-the-art treatment plant designed to process aqueous waste which provides neutralisation reactions for acids and alkalis, reduction reactions for chromic acids and metal complexes, flocculation reactions for sludges and suspensions and heat reaction for hydrocarbons. Physical processes include filtration, centrifugation, scrubbed reaction tanks and drum emptying and washing. These processes result in an effluent that can be discharged and a filter cake which can then be recycled or disposed of. We can treat water contaminated with organic or inorganic chemicals and handled in tanker, IBC, drum of small pack modes of delivery. Page: 41

42 Acid / Alkali Neutralisation We can neutralise a full range of acids and acidic compounds using sealed reaction vessels that also safely scrub away any resulting gases. Page: 42

43 Contaminated Soil We will use a variety of treatments to deal with contaminated soil in our processing plant. Any contaminants are removed and processed and the recovered, cleaned soil can be returned to your site for re-use or reprocessing. Page: 43

44 Precious Metals Recovery We can help you recover the value in any precious metals that can be recovered from your waste stream. Our processes will maximise the density of the recovered metals in your waste to help you achieve the highest return from it. Page: 44

45 Solvent Waste Recovery We can separate the solvent fraction from some wastes in order to recover it for re-use. Our chemists can also blend wastes to specific specifications to provide alternative fuel sources for industrial processes. Page: 45

46 Paint Waste Recovery We offer a total paint and paint container waste recovery service. Water-based paints are treated so that the water is recovered. The plastic pots are washed, shredded and go on to the plastic recycling process. Solvent-based paints are processed similarly. The paint goes into the alternative fuel process and the metal cans are cleaned and treated for recycling. Page: 46

47 Laboratory Waste Treatment If your lab waste comprises a variety of different materials, each item could then require a separate disposal option. There is also the issue of security of disposal. We can provide a full service that will mange the analysis, classification, packaging, labelling, transportation and treatment of your waste. To help you comply with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods, Classification, Packaging and Labelling regulations, we have developed specialist software for waste categorisation and labelling. Our Technical Services team comprises qualified and fully trained chemists, working in modern laboratory suites, who can provide fast, comprehensive analysis of your waste and a proposed solution. We can also offer the services of one of our qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers. We provide a total service for the disposal of small pack items. Our trained technical personnel will visit your site to prepare the waste for disposal, ensuring the correct classification and segregation for packaging and collection. All materials are transported on ADR-specified vehicles by qualified and experienced ADR drivers and all consignments are covered by a Transport Emergency Card (tremcard), which is carried in the cab of the vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods by road and contains instructions and information that the driver can refer to in the event of an incident involving the hazardous load. Page: 47

48 Transfer Station Service Page: 48

49 Battery Recycling We provide a battery recycling service. Batteries are classed as a hazardous waste stream and with our background and expertise in hazardous waste disposal, we are ideally placed to provide a safe, clean and efficient battery disposal process. We collect and transport batteries in full accordance with ADR regulations and all other appropriate legislation. All batteries are processed at our licensed facility. Page: 49

50 Thermal Drying Plant Our thermal drying plant can deal with a range of waste types. We can reduce the volume of waste by processing it in the plant. The recovered contaminants can be processed and the clean residue can be reused. Page: 50

51 Production Of Process Fuel Oil Under the Waste Incineration Directive, Process Fuel Oil has to meet stringent conditions in terms of its provenance and composition. We can manage the production of Process Fuel Oil from your waste and provide full Certification of Analysis by batch of its components and composition. Page: 51

52 WEEE All scrap electrical and electronic devices potentially contain contaminants. If you produce or need to dispose of electrical equipment, you are required by law to join the Waste Electricals and Electronic Equipment compliance scheme (WEEE), which is a European Directive in force since 2003 designed to result in the recycling of at least 85% of electrical and electronic waste by We can offer a fully-compliant service for the collection and management of redundant electrical and electronic devices across the full range of WEEE-relevant equipment and appliances. Page: 52

53 Sewage Sludge Treatment Irish Waste can provide the complete sewage treatment service. Irish Waste receive sewage sludge, screen any large contaminants and process the sludge through centrifugation this produces a process liquor and a filter cake which can be applied as a fertiliser, returned to the client or disposed of. All sludge recovered can be removed and treated on-site using a mobile de-canter unit that provides a de-watering and stabilising process that safely treats sludges and other organic wastes. The unit can process the sludge output of a plant serving a population up to 150,000, processing between cubic metres per hour with 5% solids content. As part of the stabilisation process, we can add Bio Lime to the dewatered sludge. This causes a temperature rise to 70 degrees C which pasteurises the sludge, reducing pathogens such as salmonella and e.coli and reducing unpleasant odours. The remaining product can be used as an effective organic fertiliser or soil ameliorant. The de-canter unit can also centrifuge and process hazardous liquid sludges to produce an effluent liquor and a hard cake, both of which can be transported to our facilities for processing if desired. Page: 53

54 Road Gully And Street Sweepings We can offer a total street sweepings recovery service, removing water for treatment, screening out the larger items for processing or recycling and washing the remaining sweepings to produce a clean material for the construction and surfacing industry that is fully compliant with all current legislation. Page: 54

55 Food And Agri Waste Anerobic Digesters We can process food and agri waste using a biological process that produces valuable gas for the energy industry and a clean, pathogen-free fertiliser for crop development. Page: 55

56 Material Recycling Facility Our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) allows us to recover any materials from household refuse that have the potential to be recycled. These include cardboard, paper, plastics and metals. We use a number of methods to separate these materials, including manual and automated systems. All recovered materials are segregated by type and then reprocessed. This reduces the environmental impact of the subsequent manufacturing process and can also create a valuable source of income from your waste. In our MRF, the materials are fed onto conveyors and subjected to mechanical and magnetic sorting procedures, as well as human operators. Each type of material is segregated for reprocessing, including the non-recyclable waste which is then processed for disposal. Page: 56

57 On Site Facility Management If you have a specific waste issue, our consultancy services team provide the expertise to help you create a bespoke, cost-effective system to manage it. We will work in partnership with you to understand your waste management needs and help you devise a safe, practical and effective solution. We will audit your waste management issues and then, working with you, we can devise a system to ensure you are dealing with your waste in the most cost-effective way. We can advise on processes, manage your on-site waste facilities or design, build and operate bespoke systems for you. We can manage documentation, regulator reporting, budgets and adherence to operational procedures and key performance indicators. We can manage your entire process, from audit/analysis and design through commissioning, project management to build and ongoing management. Irish Waste has long experience of delivering these bespoke solutions across the full range of industrial and commercial sectors. Our expertise can help you derive the best value from your waste streams and where possible remove the cost from waste and environmental management. Page: 57

58 Design Build And Operation Of Facilities

59 We have formed successful business partnership with many of Ireland s blue-chip companies with the key factors to our continued growth and success centred upon professionalism, integrity, expertise and flexibility. We have successfully completed projects for a diverse range of our industrial partners in management systems development to international standards (quality, environmental and health & safety), compliance engineering, environmental licensing & permitting and facilities/utilities engineering. We have extensive experience working within the following sectors: Pharmaceuticals Electronics Heavy Engineering Food & Beverages Waste Management Our multi-disciplined team of professional engineers and scientists can deliver process engineering solutions offering all services from conceptual design/technical feasibility study through detailed design, to project engineering and management during construction and commissioning. Services Waste & Waste-Water Treatment We have extensive expertise in both designing new and optimising waste & wastewater treatment plants to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce operating costs and recover valuable components from mixed wastes. We have specialised knowledge of developing and constructing treatment plant to reduce the following in liquid effluents: Chemical & Biochemical Oxygen Demand (COD & BOD) Heavy Metals (including Lead, Chromium, Copper, Nickel & Antimony) ph Suspended Solids Oil Fat & Grease (OFG) We also have experience in waste oil recovery, white-water treatment, and sludge dewatering. Furthermore we can design air emissions control equipment including scrubbers & adsorbers for the removal of acids, malodours and VOCs. Environmental & Health and Safety Consultancy Services We can provide the following environmental consultancy services: Site assessment Chemical analyses Air emissions process & regulatory compliance monitoring Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing & certification Environmental licence& permit applications & alterations Regulatory compliance planning Remediation planning Environmental statements Risk Assessments (including COSHH) Customised training packages development and delivery Waste minimisation studies Page: 59

60 Account Management As your total waste contractor, we will manage all necessary documentation and be responsible for all reporting and traceability matters. We will manage your reporting obligations under current legislation. We can provide Regulators with reports on the volume and composition of the waste you are producing. We can also analyse your waste outputs to make recommendations on services or investment that will help you reduce your overheads and maximise your return on recovered materials. Page: 60

61 Documentation Irish Waste s operational platform provides for complete documentation from: Individual customer requirements in the form of a customer enquiry to: A Service concept in the form of a quotation to: A job sheet in the form of a service record to: A job specific risk assessment and method statement to: A Duty of care / Section 62 / Trans frontier shipment of waste notification form to: Waste identification labels to: A weighbridge receipt to: A purchase order / customer service notification request to: A final service invoice. The final service invoice includes scanned copies of all of the above documents providing our customers with a complete document pack for the service. All of the above documents are scanned onto Irish Waste s document management system and filed under: The customer, service date, quote ref, service record ref, consignment ref and invoice number. These can be retrieved at any future time and forwarded to the customer. Irish Waste s new customer Log in platform will allow customers to attain and download their own documentation at their convenience. Page: 61

62 Waste Traceability (cradle To Grave) In keeping with our Duty of Care policy and environmental promise Irish Waste place extreme emphasis to ensure that the maximum amount of wastes received at our facility are processed there. This provides our customers with the comfort and knowledge that their waste s have been processed and treated and not transferred on to alternate plants and facilities. This in turn ensures that customer requirements under the Waste Duty of Care regulations have been met and the waste has been delivered to the grave. In turn Irish Waste place great emphasis on ensuring any waste produced at their treatment facility is recovered, re-used or recycled prior to final disposal. Final waste disposal facilities used by Irish Waste are rigorously audited to ensure they are licensed and process the wastes in an environmentally safe manner. Final waste disposal is also included within the scope for our ISO accreditation. Irish Waste s treatment facility retain complete traceability for all waste streams received, processed and disposed of. This information including the relevant documentation is available at the touch of a button from our bespoke IT platform. To ensure that all treatment processes, documentation and disposal outlets are compliant Irish Waste s directors have decreed that their regulator The Northern Ireland Environment Agency have complete access to all processes and documentation without the requirement for prior visitation or audit notification. Page: 62

63 Vehicle Tracking Irish Waste s fleet of vehicles are fitted with second by second tracking systems. These systems not only allow us to pinpoint the location of a vehicle we can also monitor the following: Any unauthorised stoppages. Any excessive acceleration and braking The volume of fuel used The time the vehicle arrived and left the customers site. Our vehicle tracking system provides a visual mapped location of the vehicle fleet at all times. We also have the facility of being able to access numerous reports to drill down on any anomalies or issues which may occur. Page: 63

64 Reporting Irish Waste can provide all of their customers with detailed information on the waste volumes they have received and their service costs. However today s environmental management systems and environmental compliance demand greater detail. Irish Waste have in turn developed through their bespoke IT platform customer reporting which will not only provide everything from the initial customer enquiry and quotation to service details to invoice and all of the supporting documents but also a full and complete breakdown of their waste treatment process, how the waste was processed, the volumes and percentages of material recovered and recycled along with the necessary regulatory codes such as EWC, SIC, R&D etc. The system also has the flexibility to provide bespoke reporting of data to customers detailing their exact requirements for upload into their own platforms and systems in a seamless manner. Irish Waste will be rolling out direct access for customers to attain their own reports via our customer log in link. Page: 64