National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024 – 2030
The Waste Management Act 1996 requires Local Authorities to make a waste management plan either individually or collectively for their functional areas.
The National waste management plan was adopted by the 31 Local Authorities on the 24th February, 2024, and is available here to view National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024-2030 - mywaste My Waste
Ireland is moving away from the traditional linear ‘take-make-use-dispose’ model towards a ‘circular economy’ regenerative growth model where resources are reused or recycled as much as possible and the generation of waste is minimised. The transition to a circular economy is essential to reduce pressure on natural resources, aid in achieving climate targets, support Sustainable Development Goals and create sustainable growth and jobs.
The transition to a circular economy requires a collaborative national response across all sectors of the economy through the lifecycle of products and materials.
This plan covers the period 2024 – 2030.
Eastern Midlands Region Waste Management Plan 2015 - 2021
The Eastern-Midlands Region (EMR) Waste Management Plan 2015-2021 provides a framework for the prevention and management of waste in a sustainable manner in 12 local authority areas.
The Eastern-Midlands Region comprises Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Laois, Longford, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow County Councils.
The Plan process has involved significant interaction and consultation with stakeholders such as the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government, (DECLG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA), Compliance Schemes, NGOs and members of the public.
The three key objectives of the Eastern-Midlands Region Waste Management Plan are:
- Prevent waste: a reduction of one per cent per annum in the amount of household waste generated over the period of the plan.
- More recycling: increase the recycle rate of domestic and commercial waste from 40 to 50 per cent by 2020.
- Further reduce landfill: eliminate all unprocessed waste going to landfill from 2016.
The Plan’s implementation will be led by the new Eastern-Midlands Regional Waste Office based in Dublin City Council.
Full details of the Plan and the consultation and preparation processes are available at www.emwr.ie