environmental impact statement kilmainhamwood compost facility ...

5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
99/31/EC on the landfill of waste for the diversion of biodegradable municipal waste from landfill sites to
composting and biogas plants and to other forms of waste recovery.
The proposed extension of the Kilmainhamwood facility will provide additional capacity for the
composting of additional biodegradable waste that will arise when the Food Waste Regulations are fully
implemented.
4.3.1.3 Biodegradable Waste Policy
The National Strategy on Biodegradable Waste (2006) outlines Government policy for the diversion of
biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) from landfill, building upon the key objectives established in
policy documents Changing Our Ways (1998), Delivering Change - Preventing and Recycling Waste
(2002) and Waste Management: Taking Stock and Moving Forward (2004). This sets ambitious targets
for operational capacity to treat source separated food and garden waste by composting and anaerobic
digestion for the following years;
• By 2010 - 250,000 tonnes minimum
• By 2013 - 320,000 tonnes minimum
• By 2016 - 330,000 tonnes minimum
The report states that a significant increase in biological treatment capacity is required to meet the
targets set out by the Landfill Directive. This strategy is designed to secure the diversion of
biodegradable municipal waste from landfill, the key benefit is to reduce the methane emissions from
landfills and to encourage the separate collection of biodegradable waste.
The proposed development is a component in achieving government policy and in fulfilling the
requirements under the landfill directive.
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
4.3.1.4 Animal By-Products Policy
Animal By-Products Regulation (1774/2002/EC)
Conditions for Approval and Operation of Composting Plants Treating Animal By-Products in Ireland –
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) Conditions for Approval and Operation of
composting and biogas plants were finalised in March 2009. These Conditions are based on EU
Regulation No.1774/2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for
human consumption. This EU Regulation is enforced by Animal By-Products National Legislation -
S.I.252 of 2008 and S.I.253 of 2008. The DAFF document sets out criteria of the conditions for approval
of a Plant involved in the transformation of Animal By-Products in Ireland. This document provides
details on requirements for feedstock, premises, hygiene requirements, processing/treatment
standards, record keeping, sampling of compost, plant HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Points) plans, collection and transport of organic fertiliser and soil improvers derived from compost
residues.
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