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Ca Castle lecour court t Ho Hotel l & & We Westpo port rt Pla laza Re Resort rt 20 200 0 rooms oms / c confe nferenc rencing ng / l leisure ure faci cili lities ties ◦ Replaced general waste compactor with bins for segregated wastes, with minimal costs ◦ Staff training ◦ Close monitoring of waste ◦ Waste reduction of 134 tonnes per annum  Savings of € 40,000 per annum  Investment: € 1,800  Payback: 2 weeks

Ra Radiss isson n Blu lu Ro Royal l Ho Hotel l Dublin lin 15 150 0 rooms oms plus s restaurant aurant and bar/confe conferenc rencing ng ◦ Better planning of purchasing ◦ Review of food preparation ◦ Close monitoring and segregation of wastes ◦ Reduced waste by 295 tonnes p.a.  Cost savings: € 59,000 p.a.  Investment: € 4,500  Payback: 1 month

 Prevent waste and Re-use ◦ Protect the environment and SAVE MONEY  Segregate Waste for recycling & recovery ◦ Food Waste ◦ Packaging Waste ◦ Other wastes e.g. electrical items, oils, paints etc,  Use an approved Waste Collector  Ongoing monitoring and review with a view to Continuous Improvement

Thank you! Margaret Murphy Southern Region Waste Management Office Tel 061 496843 www.southernwasteregion.ie

Environmental Compliance Key Elements • Packaging Waste • Sandra Whelan - Repak Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

Repak and Green Hospitality Presentation April 2016 Sandra Whelan – Repak Membership Management & Recruitment

EUROPEAN UNION (PACKAGING) REGULATIONS 2014/2015 Obligated if turnover is greater than € 1.0 M and you place greater than 10 tonnes of packaging onto ROI market Compliance either by Self-compliance with Local authority (125 registered) Or Membership of Repak (2,300 registered).

Legal enforcement - Legal enforcement authority lies exclusively with Local authorities New enforcement overview starting through WERLA’s – Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities Strict code of enforcement and prosecutions to follow Each hotel needs separate registration

Am I obligated?? Repak suggest that you identify your non returnable glass figure and then add on an additional 10% for other ‘packaging’ - also use of “ready reckoner” which is being developed by Maurice at present Sales of ‘returnable’ glass have declined dramatically and it is forecast that all beverages in glass will soon be non returnable bottles only Currently wines and mineral waters are ALL non-returnable glass Conferences, weddings, leisure centre and night-clubs add to bar and restaurant glass usage

Self Compliance .. ( with your Local Authority) • Separate registration of each premises @ € 500 each per annum • 3 monthly statistical returns of packaging placed onto market • Advertise twice yearly in newspaper • Take back of packaging from the general public – “bring bank” facility needed on site

Repak can help you meet your obligation… Simpler administratively and more cost effective ie no advertising, no takeback ie no bins for public access Repak is not for profit, licensed by DOECLG( Dept of Environment Community and Local Government) and audited by EPA ( Environment Protection Agency) Repak subsidises the collection of all Household and Commercial ‘waste’ packaging

Hotel Incentive Offer 2016 Historically – Scheduled membership cost • Current year fee + up to 6 years of ‘back fees’ where obligated i.e. (10 – 25 tonnes) @ € 400 VAT p.a. or over 25 tonnes @ € 980 p.a. • Incentive extended – until 31/04/2016 for completed applications and signed d/debits of - € 980 and € 400 respectively. (All figures exclusive of VAT).

2016 Incentive is for a limited time.. Substantial savings now available Time restricted – Back fees and joining fees apply after April 2016 Gives legal compliance and ‘Greener’ credentials Join NOW – Application form is in the information pack Any questions? Thank you for your attendance and attention

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Packaging Waste • GHP.ie Analysis – Major producers • Kerry – 73 Hotels – 90% should be – Compliant (4) 5% are compliant • Cork – 78 Hotels – 90% should be – Compliant (16) 21% are compliant Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

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Environmental Compliance Key Elements • Fats Oil & Grease – FOG • Paul Neary • Killarney District Engineer Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

Fats, Oils and Greases Courtesy of: Paul Neary Killarney Municipal District Engineer

What are FOGs  FOG is a liquid waste generated in commercial kitchens during food preparation and washing up.  It originates from butter, lard, vegetable fats, oils, meats, nuts, cereals, etc.  It is washed down the drain into the public sewer where it cools, solidifies and accumulates and eventually causes a blockage.  FOG also causes problems at foul pumping stations and at Waste Water Treatment Plants.

FOG Damage Treatment Plant Pipe Blockages

FOG - Costs  Removing accumulated FOG from the public sewerage and Pumping Stations is expensive.  Damage to Pumps and Treatment Plants.  FOG is most problematic in areas where there are concentrations of business engaged in commercial food preparation (Killarney)

Solutions  Grease Trap

Grease Traps  Grease Traps should be located downstream of the following:  Pot sinks;  Rinse sinks;  Soup kettles or similar devices;  Dishwashers;  Steam combination ovens;  Water cooled wok ranges;  Any other sinks, fixtures or drains through which a significant amount of oil, fat or grease may be introduced.

FOG – Best Practice  Control FOG at source  Remove all food grinders immediately  Arrange for FOG to be collected and recycled. (EPA)  Post “NO GREASE” signs in food prep areas.  Use your bin to dispose of food scraps  Establish a cleaning schedule  Inspect your grease traps on a regular basis  Train all staff on grease management  Never add bleach, enzymes or emulsifiers or any other chemical agent to the grease trap in an attempt to digest the grease.

Legislation / Enforcement Section 62 of the Water Services Act 2007  (3) If a sewer, or part thereof, is found following test or examination  under subsection (1) to be inadequate, defective, foul or neglected  and any works are necessary for the abatement or prevention  of risk to human health or the environment or the infiltration of  water, the following provisions shall have effect:  ( a ) the water services authority may, at its absolute  discretion —  (i) execute such works in the first instance or in the event  of failure to comply with a notice under subparagraph (ii) , or  (ii) direct the owner of the sewer by notice to execute such works;  ( b ) the water services authority may recover the cost of such  works (including the cost of the test or examination) from  the owner of the sewer. 

Legislation / Enforcement Section 70 of the Water Services Act  (3) A person shall not throw or cause to be thrown, pass or cause  to be passed any matter or substance into any sewer or drain —  (a) by which the free flow of the contents of such sewer or  drain may be interfered with,  (b) by which any such sewer, drain or related waste water  works may be damaged,  (c) which would prejudicially affect the treatment, recovery or  disposal of the contents of the sewer or drain, whether  because of its temperature, chemical composition or  otherwise,  (e) which causes or is likely to cause a risk to the environment,  including to waters, the atmosphere, land, soil, plants or  animals. 

Enforcement  Section 16 of the Water Pollution Act.  FSE to be licenced? Irish Water  Condition the FSE Operator to limit the amount of FOG discharged by:  1. Installing and maintaining a Grease Trap;  2. Engaging in Best Management Practices;  3. Any other reasonable measure as deemed appropriate by the County Council.

The End • Kerry County Council Water Services Department will offer advice. • Good practice and Grease Management Plan • HSE

Environmental Compliance • Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) • WEEE Ireland and ERP – National Collection Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

WEEE recycle for you 10 Years & counting.. Waste Lighting Take Back Programme in Kerry

WEEE Ireland WEEE Ireland is an Irish Compliance Scheme for Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and Batteries. The Scheme has been in operation since 2005, it is a private not for profit organisation acting under approval from the DECLG. Details on WEEE Ireland's activity, successes and resources can be found on www.weeeireland.ie

WEEE Ireland and Green Hospitality Regional services WEEE Ireland operates collection and recycling services for lamps & light fittings , electrical waste and waste batteries . The following map shows which services we offer in each county territory;

What WEEE collect? Waste Lamps & Light Fittings Waste Electrical Items Waste Batteries

WEEE Ireland Offers the Following services in Kerry:

WEEE Ireland Offers the Following services in Cork: -Waste Electrical Items – plug\battery -Waste Lamps & Light Fittings -Batteries

WEEE Ireland and Green Hospitality Regional services WEEE Ireland operates collection and recycling services for lamps & light fittings , electrical waste and waste batteries . The following map shows which services we offer in each county territory.

Waste Lamps & Light Fittings We accept all waste lamps, lighting equipment and light fittings The service is free of charge to your business We have a minimum collection requirements of • 4 full boxes of waste lamps • 1 pallet of light fittings Collections for lamps and light fittings are available nationwide

What You Can Recycle All Fluorescent Lamps Associated Elements • • All Compact Fluorescent Lamps Luminaires • (PLS and CFLs) Light Fittings • • LED Light Sources Cables • Sodium Lamps • Mercury Lamps Moving to LED Lighting • Discharge Lamps and changing your light fittings. Contact WEEE Is it WASTE? Ireland to dispose of your Professional equipment in good working old ones order can be reused by other organisations through SMILE Exchange platform http://www.smileexchange.ie

Recycling Process • Lamps are collected and recycled at site in Athy – Irish Lamp Recycling • Local Authority Permitted Site • WEEElabex standard certification • Annual WEEE Ireland in-house auditing programme

Recycling Process • Luminaires are processed at dedicated Irish mixed WEEE facility • KMK Metals Recycling in Tullamore ‘Project Smasher’ • First Irish WEEELabex Certified site since September 2014 • EPA licenced site, Certified to ISO 14001, 9001 and OHSAS 18001 • Annual WEEE Ireland in-house auditing progamme

Beware the 'man in the van' • You have a duty of care to manage waste in an appropriate way • • Waste can only be collected by DO NOT sell or supply old electrical authorised (permitted) operators appliances to general scrap • Check with your Local Authority if collectors • you are in doubt Maintain copies of all collection • WEEE must be recycled through dockets and documentation on site quality ewaste recycling facilities for checking and inspection purposes

Purchasing Electrical Appliances or Batteries? • Make sure you are purchasing from a registered Irish Producer or supply chain www.producerregister.ie • If you import appliances or batteries directly then you may have Producer Responsibility obligations and associated costs • Household and dual use appliances (TVs, Lighting equipment) may have visible Environmental Management Costs shown on the pricing or invoice. These help fund the free recycling system • If you are buying professional equipment e.g. IT servers, Catering appliances then the supplier must give you information about the take back agreement for the old equipment

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Waste Management • Separate , Separate, Separate • Minimze , Avoid, Reduce • Packaging – return, buy in Bulk • Food Waste – the real challenge • Hazardous Waste - WEEE • Packaging Waste – REPAK ( € 1m + 10 tonnes) Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

Measure & Benchmark Business Name Sample Hotel Waste Costs € YEAR Landfill/Residual Waste - Volume- Ltrs & Tonnes Food Waste Landfill/ 2015 Litres Kg equiv Tonnes Kg equiv Total KG Litres Tonnes Total Kg Food Recycling Other Total Residual €527 €428 €203 €1,157 Jan 0 2 1,962 1,962 4.54 4,540 €628 €1,589 Feb 0 9 9,095 9,095 4.29 4,291 315 203 444 €648 €383 €218 €1,248 Mar 0 2.88 2,876 2,876 4.94 4,935 €783 €705 €274 €6 €1,768 Apr 0 0.60 596 596 6.67 6,666 €719 €594 €220 €1,533 May 0 0.57 569 569 6.10 6,102 €702 €564 €160 €1,426 Jun 0 0.74 743 743 5.68 5,675 €702 €667 €195 €1,564 Jul 0 0.64 644 644 7.18 7,182 €810 €575 €150 €17 €1,552 Aug 0 0.77 766 766 6.02 6,020 €594 €644 €190 €1,428 Sep 0 0.60 601 601 8.13 8,129 €666 €552 €468 €1,686 Oct 0 0.66 659 659 6.45 6,446 €630 €437 €150 €12 €1,229 Nov 0 0.70 701 701 4.97 4,969 €540 €552 €170 €1,262 Dec 0 0.56 555 555 6.13 6,134 €7,949 €6,415 €2,599 €479 €17,442 Total 0 0 19.77 19,767 19,767 0 71.09 71,089 Litres of Landfill Waste . If you do not weigh your waste this programme will estimate the weight. When you present your landfill waste please tell us how you present it……………….. Rating Enter your Rating Here 1 Put it in Wheelie bins loosely 1 Put it in wheelie bins and use a mechanical compactor on bin 3 WASTE COSTS Landfill costs should include all relevant charges - Bin/Compactor rentals, Pick up charge, landfill cost, landfill tax, any surcharges Food costs column is looking for the total costs of disposing of Food Waste, Cooking Oil and FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease), compost etc Recycle Costs should include all recycling costs - Bin rentals, glass, compactor costs etc FOOD WASTE Food Waste litre/tonnes is asking about total real volumes of actual food waste created at this business premises, excluding cooking oil. GLASS WASTE Please complete the sheet below by month to show what volumes of glass are being sent for recycling Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

Waste Benchmarking Economic Cost of Avoidable Food Waste @ €6 per kg This Year Target Reductions % Real Cost €298,574 Kilograms 49,762 10.00% €298,574 Landfill Waste Next Years Target 100% 10.00% Food Waste Landfill Waste - kg Food Waste - Kg Landfill Statistics Food Waste Statistics € per € per Last Year This Year Last Year This Year kg/Sleeper kG/Guest kg/Sleeper kG/Guest tonne tonne Actual Target Actual Target 2.00 1.80 0.00 € 268.35 € 94.16 Jan 0.47 0.10 1.09 0.24 3.00 2.70 0.00 € 69.02 € 73.41 Feb 2.11 0.52 0.99 0.25 2.81 2.53 0.00 € 225.31 € 77.51 Mar 0.63 0.16 1.07 0.27 2.68 2.41 0.00 € 1,313.62 € 105.81 Apr 0.10 0.02 1.15 0.25 3.01 2.71 0.00 € 1,264.39 € 97.30 May 0.10 0.03 1.05 0.27 6.79 6.11 0.00 € 944.82 € 99.43 Jun 0.13 0.03 0.98 0.23 3.56 3.20 0.00 € 1,090.06 € 92.87 Jul 0.10 0.02 1.17 0.25 3.15 2.84 0.00 € 1,057.44 € 95.51 Aug 0.11 0.03 0.83 0.22 4.32 3.89 0.00 € 988.35 € 79.22 Sep 0.11 0.02 1.42 0.32 2.80 2.52 0.00 € 1,010.62 € 85.63 Oct 0.10 0.02 0.95 0.22 1.79 1.61 0.00 € 898.72 € 87.95 Nov 0.15 0.03 1.03 0.23 2.21 1.99 0.00 € 972.97 € 89.99 Dec 0.13 0.02 1.49 0.26 38.12 34.31 0.00 0.00 € 402.12 € 90.24 Total 0.30 0.07 1.09 0.25 GLASS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Litres 0 Tonnes 1.54 1.68 2.25 1.56 2.36 1.47 1.89 2.35 1.25 0.90 2.68 4.58 24.51 Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By:

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Recycling • Recycling- Good segregation is key • Bins and signage ( clear bags) • Train staff • Segregation of clean packaging is a legal requirement • Segregation of food waste is a legal requirement since July 2010 • Limited disposal (20% of total waste produced) • Reduced costs by avoiding landfill Partners in Sustainability: Sponsored By: