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1 Irish Country Meats Navan Annual Environmental Report 2008

2 Index 1 Introduction 2 Environmental Policy 3 Site Description 4 Summary Information 4.1 Emission to Sewer 4.2 Emissions to Water 4.3 Waste Management 4.4 Annual Organic Waste Analysis 5 Energy and Water Consumption Summary 6 Environmental Incidents and Complaints 7 Environmental Management 7.1 Environmental Management Programme Objectives and Targets Environmental Management Programme Reports

3 1. Introduction Site: Irish Country Meats Location: Mullaghboy Industrial Estate Navan, Co. Meath. Licence Reg. No.: PO Plant Manager: Mr. James Smyth Environmental Manager: David O Rourke

4 2.Environmental Policy Our company s Environmental Policy is governed by our core value of quality in all aspects of our operations. We aim to achieve excellence in environmental management and have developed this policy in recognition of our responsibilities to think globally and act locally in relation to the environment. In particular Irish Country Meats will : Ensure that environmental factors are integrated into business decisions. Use renewable resources where possible, and conserve natural resources where renewable resources are not available. Ensure that emissions arising from this activity will meet and,where appropriate exceed the requirements of all relevant legislation and where no regulation exists the company will consider setting its own standards. Promote recycling and the use of recycled materials, whilst reducing consumption of materials wherever practicable. Design energy efficiency into new processes, operations and buildings and manage energy wisely in all operations. Minimise waste in all operations. Work with our suppliers to minimise the impact of our operations on the environment through a quality purchasing policy where possible. Include environmental issues in company training programmes and encourage the implementation of sound environmental practices. Operate a Public Information Programme to make information on the environmental performance of our company available to the public. Monitor and review progress in the implementation of our Environmental Management Programme and publish an environmental performance report on an annual basis. Provide the necessary resources to ensure that, where possible, the environmental objectives and targets set by the company are achieved 3.Site Description

5 Irish Country Meats, Navan is involved in the slaughter of sheep and lambs to produce sheep and lamb meat, and the boning of some beef carcasses. The normal operating hours of the activity are 7.00a.m. to 4.30p.m.Monday to Friday. The activity involves a number of separate processes: Sheep Processing Livestock intake Processing Carcass Dressing Dispatch Boning of Lamb carcasses Intake of beef carcasses Butchering Packing Dispatch. The number of employees at this established activity is Summary Information

6 The Following table is a Summary of all emissions and waste arising on site. Also included is a summary of non-conformances and complaints. 4.1.Emissions to Sewer

7 Summary Period: January 2007 December 2007 SE-1 Licence Emission Limit no greater than the following BOD COD Suspended Solids Phosphorus Ammonia Oils Fats & Greases Flow / Day Flow / Hr 100mg/l 1,500mg/l 250mg/l 8mg/l 40mg/l 30mg/l 240m3/ day 12.5m3 / hr

8 Irish Country Meats Navan Emissions to Sewer SE-1 / 2008 Month Flow/M3/ Month PH COD Avg/mg/l COD Mass/kg S/SOLID Avg/mg/l S/SOLID Mass/kg January February March April May June July August September October November December

9 Month BOD Avg/mg/l BOD Mass/kg NH3 Avg/mg/l NH3 Mass/kg Phosphor us Avg/mg/l Phosphorus Mass/kg OFG Avg/mg/l January OFG Mass/k g February March April May June July August September October November December

10 Environmental Protection Agency Sample Analysis Results Emission Point SE-1 EPA Results Parameter Emission Limit mg/l 30 th April th November 2008 PH BOD < COD <1500 No 267 S/Solids <250 Discharge 90 Ammonia < Phosphorus <8 9.6 OFG <30 nr Surface Water Drain 1-30 th April No Discharge Flow PH BOD Ammonia Chloride N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Surface Water Drain 2-30 th April No Discharge Flow PH BOD Ammonia Chloride N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Surface Water Drain th November Flow to Low Flow PH BOD Ammonia Chloride N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Surface Water Drain th November Flow to Low Flow PH BOD Ammonia Chloride N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

11 4.2 Emissions to Surface Water Surface Water Discharge Monitoring Emission Point Ref. No. : SW1& SW2 ( as indicated on Drawing No. 625/8c of IPC application) The following table shows the samples taken from the Surface water drains and the results of analysis carried out. SW-1 Date PH BOD Ammonia Chloride 26/6/ /8/ /9/ SW-2 Date PH BOD Ammonia Chloride 26/6/ /9/

12 4.3 Waste Management Summary Period: January December 2008 Waste 2008 Kill No. 361,227 Category 1 S.R.M& Offal Category 3 Offal Category 2 Blood Grass / Sludge Midland Waste/ Domestic Rubbish Recycled Cardboard

13 Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton Weight / ton January February March April May June July August September October November December Total Tonnage 2,038 2, Fluorescent Recycled Used Bulbs Quantity Destination 100 Bulbs Electrical Merchants Navan Co. Meath These bulbs are then sent to Electrical Merchants Dundalk Co. Louth Waste Chemicals Description Quantity Destination Waste Oil 175 litres Rialta Environmental, Greenogue Waste 945 Litres Business Park. Co. Dublin Chemical Used COD Vials 50 Litres Category 3 Material EWC Code Recovery Contractor : College Proteins Nobber Co. Meath Category 1 Material EWC Code Recovery Contractor : College Proteins

14 Nobber Co. Meath Category 2 Material EWC Code Recovery Contractor : College Proteins Nobber Co. Meath Sludge/Grass EWC Code Disposal Contractor : Clongille Farm Wilkinstown Co. Meath General Refuse EWC Code Disposal Contractor : Midland Waste Knockharley, Kentstown Co. Meath Recycled Cardboard EWC Code Recovery Contractor : Midland Waste Proudstown Rd., Navan, Fluorescent Bulbs EWC Code Recovery Contractor : Electrical Merchants Dundalk Co. Louth Waste Oil EWC Code Recovery Contractor : Rialta Environmental Greenogue Business Park Co. Dublin Waste Detergents EWC Code Recovery Contractor : Rialta Environmental Greenogue Business Park Co. Dublin Used COD Vials EWC Code Recovery Contractor : Rialta Environmental Greenogue Business Park Co. Dublin 4.4 Annual Organic Waste Analysis Annual Waste Analysis of Grass

15 Test Parameter Method of Analysis Result Units % Dry Matter SOP % TKN SOP Mg/Kg as N Phosphorus SOP301 1,263 Mg/Kg as P Potassium SOP Mg/Kg as K Annual Waste Analysis of Sludge Test Parameter Method of Analysis Result Units % Dry Matter SOP % TKN SOP104 6,711 Mg/Kg as N Phosphorus SOP301 1,399 Mg/Kg as P Potassium SOP Mg/Kg as K 5 Energy and Water Consumption

16 ENERGY Water 44,420m3 41,114 Gas 151,340m3 145,699 Electricity 721units 759Units 6 Environmental Incidents & Complaints Summary of Complaints & Incidents

17 Total Number of complaints in relation to malodour was Environmental Management 7.1 Environmental Management Programme Report 2008

18 Objective: To obtain a screen to help reduce the Loading at the WWTP To reduce the amount of waste to be treated at the WWTP by up to 40% Time Frame: September08 Achievement: A full investigation was carried out to select a suitable screen for optimising the performance of the WWTP. A Number of suitable screens were selected. This has now been placed as a capital expenditure request and has been sent for approval by senior management. 7.2 Objectives and Targets 2008 Section Objective Target Time Frame 005 To reduce energy costs and increase recycling To Reduce the amount of water and energy December

19 of waste used by a minimum of 5% and to increase the amount of cardboard and plastic recycled Environmental Management Programme

20 Document : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Title : PURPOSE,SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILTY Revision No. : 0 Issue No. : 1 Section : 003 Issued : 10/3/09 Issued by : David O Rourke Page : 1 of 1 PURPOSE The purpose of the Environmental Management Programme is to ensure that the objectives and targets set by Irish Country Meats, are supported by a realistic programme which is implemented throughout the organisation.

21 SCOPE Irish Country Meats, Navan shall establish and maintain documented environmental objectives and targets. When establishing and reviewing objectives, Irish Country Meats shall consider : Compliance with conditions and schedules of their IPPC Licence. Technological options. Financial,operational and business requirements. Views of interested parties as represented by Public Complaints. Objectives and targets shall be consistent with the environmental policy, including the commitment to prevention of pollution. RESPONSIBILITY The Plant Manager is responsible for this Environmental Management Programme. Document : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Title : STRUCTURE Revision No. : 0 Issue No. : 1 Section : 004 Issued : 10/3/09 Issued by : David O Rourke Page : 1 of 1 The Environmental Management Programme details the Objectives and Targets of Irish Country Meats and their method of achievement. This document details how the programme will function over the coming year. The structure of the Environmental Management Programme sets out the following information for each objective : Title of Objective This states the title of the objective.

22 Specific Target / Targets This states the individual projects that are carried out to achieve the overall target. Reason for Objective This section highlights the environmental, operational and financial benefit of the objective. Programme This section describes the methodology employed to achieve the objective and target. Responsibility This section details who has designated responsibility for the objective. Time Frame This section sets a time frame within which the specific targets should be completed. Document : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Title : Concreting part of the WWTP Revision No. : 0 Issue No. : 1 Section : 005 Issued : 10/3/09 Issued by : David O Rourke Page : 1 of 1 OBJECTIVE To reduce the amount of energy and water used on site & to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill SPECIFIC TARGET To help reduce wastage of energy and excess municipal waste

23 REASON FOR OBJECTIVE - To in crease environmental awareness - To help reduce energy costs PROGRAMME 1. Obtain current amounts of energy used and waste sent to landfill 2. Prepare a report of all energy that could be saved and waste that could be recovered for recycling 3. Instigate a programme over a realistic time frame to reduce energy/ waste RESPONSIBILITY 1. Environmental Manager 2. All Supervisors 3. General Manager Time Frame December Reports A. A Bund Assessment Report was carried out in December 2008 B. An Under Ground Pipeline Test was carried out in September 2008

24 The above Reports are available onsite for Inspection C. A Copy of the PRTR for 2008 is attached to the above Hard Copy of the AER but is not available on PDF Format

Irish Country Meats Navan

Irish Country Meats Navan Annual Environmental Report 2009 Index 1 Introduction 2 Environmental Policy 3 Site Description 4 Summary Information 4.1 Emission to Sewer 4.2 Emissions to Water 4.3 Waste Management