Laois County Council's commitment to the environment
Laois County Council is one of five local authorities behind the Midlands Region Waste Management Plan. As such, it governs the transportation of waste in the area, including the issue of Waste Permits. The Co. Co. also encourages recycling in the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors.

Waste not, want not
The recycling industry is one that has grown dramatically in recent years and has become an integral part of everyday life to such an extent that every householder now plays their part in making this a healthier environment.

Nothing goes to waste
The process of recycling scrap metal is quite a complex procedure which is carried out by a number of companies around the country; including Sligo based Erin Recyclers Ltd.

A 'booming' success
The ongoing battle to enforce waste management policies in Ireland is one that the government is winning after a long struggle as legislation is now being adhered to without question.

Enva - the waste management specialists
Waste management is a topic that has in recent times gained much momentum, with heightened environmental awareness and greater enforcement of environmental regulations compelling businesses to adopt more sustainable practices as part of their operations. That’s where Enva Ireland Ltd, which provides efficient and cost-effective solutions for waste management, can lend its expertise.

Your waste pal
Challenging convention and offering a better deal to customers and the environment alike, an exciting new waste management company has emerged in County Wexford. Established only this year and already making astonishing progress, Wastepal is fronted by young entrepreneur Patrick Kinsella. Irish Trucker went to the south east to take a closer look at the fledgling operation.

Royal green
With Ireland under constant threat from pollution and rapidly increasing levels of waste generation, battle lines have been drawn all over the nation. In the Royal County, homegrown company Green Energy Recycling Limited is at the forefront of the fight to preserve the local environment.

Waste not; want not
O’Connor Recycling Ltd. in Roscommon is one of the newest names in the waste recycling sector in Ireland. Fully permitted for waste collection throughout Connacht as well as parts of Leinster, O’Connor Recycling was registered as a limited company in March and specialises predominantly in C&D waste. Despite its relative youth, O’Connor Recycling is already making quite an impact

Nothing goes to waste
Waste management is a very contentious issue and the problem of disposing of unwanted materials has caused major hassle for local authorities and the government. However, ongoing work has been carried out in recent years and the situation has eased somewhat.

A nationwide experience
Recycling services play an important role in the environment and a Dublin based firm are one such business that has established itself among the bigger waste management companies.

ELV Directive
Recycling has become an essential part of every day living and is not only confined to domestic and industrial waste, as another area that people may not be too aware of is the End of Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive.

A WEEE problem
The disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has become a major issue in the battle to protect the environment.

Longford Town Council goes green
Longford Town Council recently became the first local authority in Ireland to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from regular auto diesel to biodiesel. And as Longford Town Council administrative officer Mark McNerney explains, the changeover has been a complete success.

Keeping Tralee ahead in the waste race
Higgins Waste & Recycling Services is celebrating 25 years in business. The waste industry has changed drastically over the course of the last quarter of a century, but this Tralee-based company has kept abreast of these developments and – with its own transfer station up and running – is today better positioned than ever to provide a thorough, dependable and affordable waste management solution.

Donegal County Council at war with waste
The 2006 Regional Waste Management Plan was published to provide more effective control of waste movement in Ireland. Under its terms, the nation has been divided into ten regions, each with responsible for managing waste generated in specific catchment areas. Irish Trucker contacted Waste Regulation Officer Dearn McClintock for an insight into the Donegal division.

As easy as B2B
B2B Recycling Ltd. is the new name in waste handling and recycling in Kildare. Based at Unit 7, Naas Industrial Estate, where it has its own dedicated transfer station, the company is fully licensed by Kildare County Council and has established a stellar reputation since its inception less than a year ago. Naturally, Irish Trucker decided to take a closer look.

No waste goes to waste
The disposal of all forms of waste has become a very contentious area in recent years and there are many procedures and regulations to follow. Boyne Waste has been operating for the past year and Terry Kearns, one of its three directors, gives Irish Trucker a behind the scenes loot at the running of the company.

Sound advice for hauliers
The movement of waste throughout the country has been a contentious issue for many years now. However, the release of the Regional Waste Management Plan last year sets out among other things the rules that must be followed by all waste collectors.

Coolarty goes from strength to strength
Co. Longford-based company Coolarty Civil Engineering Ltd may be less than two years in business, but it has already made quite a name for itself with its civil engineering, demolition and skip hire services. Company director Marie Monahan explains more.

Panda completes EU3 million deal
Panda Waste has completed a EU3 million deal with Manvick Ireland to purchase 10 new state-of-the-art specially adapted bin lorries to cater for the companies’ current expansion plans.

Winning the waste war
A new Regional Waste Management Plan (RWMP) was published in June 2006 to provide more effective control of the movement of waste throughout the country.

Clonmel crew make strong waste case
Proper management of waste and the recycling of goods has become more important over the last few years in Ireland. Clonmel Waste Disposal Ltd is benefiting from the increase in public awareness in this area. Chris Molloy spoke to Cian O Raghallaigh about the firm’s progress.

Cleaning up the environment
Down Munster way, skip hire specialist Clare Waste & Recycling Co. Ltd. is certainly doing its part in terms of looking after our ill-treated environment. Under the watchful eye of managing director Sean Ryan, Clare Waste & Recycling is one of the most environmentally-conscious companies in Ireland. Naturally, Irish Trucker decided to have a closer lookÉ

A skip in time
By adopting a service-driven approach to business, Tallaght-based Skip Trans has grown substantially in the decade since its inception. Irish Trucker caught up with director Sherri Brennan to discuss the companyÕs success to date.

A whole lot of rubble
Concrete Recycling Specialists have been established for the past three years and are based in Daingean, Co. Offaly. Company managing Director Kevin Daly spoke to Irish Trucker about how the business has grown during the intervening years.

Diversification provides different dimension
For Paul Dolly, the opportunity for a new venture means a fresh challenge reports Cian O Raghallaigh.

Progression a key component of company's triumph
Moyle Transport has been involved in the transfer of goods in Northern Ireland over the last thirty years. Developing new ideas and remaining in touch with the haulage industry has been an important part of its success reports Cian O Raghallaigh.

Heil Europe help Ahern expand expertise waste collection
Heil Europe, leading refuse collection vehicle manufacturer, has recently supplied P.F. Ahern (London) Ltd with a new Powerlink as part of a fleet expansion scheme.

Heil to exhibit three of the best at this year's CV Show
Heil Europe, the world’s largest refuse collection vehicle manufacturer is exhibiting three of its best selling products at this year’s CV Show on Stand 2431 Hall 2.

PM's increasingly popular 1300 onboard weighing indicator to feature strongly at this year's CV Show
On stand 2668 in Hall 2, PM Onboard Ltd, world leaders in the design, manufacturer and service of onboard weighing systems, will be heavily promoting its PM1300 onboard weighing indicator, which, since its launch, now includes a number of new features.

Reduce your overheads with Sligo Pallets
Sligo Pallets is the brainchild of Andrew Mullen. The Ballisodare man recycles waste pallets, enabling customers to make substantial savings, which in turn render them more cost effective and efficient. Irish Trucker travelled to the west of the island to profile a company that makes perfect sense.

Wastetec appointed distributor for Heil
From 1st January this year, Wastetec Waste Management Equipment Limited has been appointed distributor for Heil Europe.

GE TIP Tankers pave the way with more street cleansing tankers
GE TIP Tanker Services, the specialist tanker hire division of GE Equipment Services, have continued in its municipal expansion with the introduction of 15 (fifteen) new Medium Volume Combinations (MVC’s) Gully Whales.

Carlton Recycling maximise collection with new Heil Big Bite
Lincolnshire based, Carlton Recycling has recently purchased a Heil Big Bite to enhance its existing fleet and expand its customer base.

A moving experience
Every day sees the emergence of new companies in all types of business. However, those who specialise in Plant Hire know that the secret of their success is a long established commitment to their clients. Hinch Plant Hire is one such company and Irish Trucker caught up with director Trevor Hinch, who explained how the Laois based firm have stood the test of time.

The Heil FEL is the 'obvious choice' for Kappa Paper Recycling
Kappa Paper Recycling has purchased a second Heil Front End Loader as part of a company fleet renewal programme.

On the horizon
Horizon Environmental has created quite an impact in the liquid waste management sector since its inception in 2003. Director Seamus O’Dalaigh reviewed the company’s “raison d’etre” with Irish Trucker.

Heil offer the total package
Two new Powertraks have recently been supplied to Harvant Borough Council by Heil Europe to enhance refuse collection services, with a further Powertrak to follow later in the year.

Thornton's opts for O2
One of Ireland’s leading waste management companies has teamed up with the country’s second largest mobile phone operator in a ground-breaking venture.

The waste/recycling specialist
Flynn Transport Ltd is one of the largest specialised waste/recycling transporters in the country. In an attempt to glean an insight into the company’s success story, IRISH TRUCKER took a trip to its Sandyford, County Dublin base and spoke to MD Paul Flynn.

Crumb Rubber leads the way
At a time when Ireland is being hauled over the coals by the European Union over its commitment to waste management, Crumb Rubber Ireland Ltd is making huge strides in recycling Ireland’s waste tyre mountain. Owners Leo Kerley and Padraig Hand could do a whole lot more if they could lay their hands on more tyres.

Trimming the waste line
This month Irish Trucker takes a look at the waste disposal business in Wicklow. Due to its proximity to the rapidly-developing capital, the Garden County has become a destination for C&D waste generated in and around the city. We speak to Wicklow County Council executive engineer Paul Olthof about the permit procurement process.

Recycler 29 P at New Ross Commercials
New Ross Commercials has unveiled its latest offering from Kroll, the sewer cleaning technology specialists.

150 not out
Manvik, the Dublin based dealer, has recently announced the sale of its 150th PM BinWeigh system to Panda Waste in Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Galway's Greenest
Evergreen Fields Ltd t/a SmythÕs Transport based in Dunmore in Co. Galway has been in the organic waste disposal business for the past 20 years.

Waste not want not
There is a growing demand for dedicated companies to serve the considerable waste disposal and recycling requirements throughout the country. Across the midlands, this activity is dominated by a continually expanding company dedicated to customer service.

Caught in the net
The net is closing on truckers involved in the illegal disposal of
waste in Northern Ireland.

PM expands its operations
In response to the increasing demand for its onboard weighing systems in Ireland, PM Onboard has opened a new service centre in Dublin.

Weighing up the options
PM Onboard Ltd, Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of onboard weighing systems, will be using this year’s CIWM Exhibition in Torbay from June 15 to 17, to show its comprehensive range of equipment designed specifically for the waste and recycling industries.

Win, win, win
Successive scandals have tarnished the image of the waste management industry in Ireland, but Co. Monaghan based McElvaney Waste and Recycling is one of the few companies that can hold its head high. John Loughran reports.

New FEL for Bell Waste Control
North Lincolnshire based Bell Waste Control has recently taken delivery of a Heil Front End Loader which, according to Transport Manager Steve Kent “is better than any such product on the market”. The new vehicle was supplied by Londonderry Garage, who will be servicing and supporting the Heil equipment.

Sweeney Environmental chooses Heil
Sweeney Environmental Ltd, specialists in the collection and recycling of construction waste in London and its hinterland, has bought 2 Heil Big Bite Rear End Loaders to operate on Heathrow’s Terminal 5 construction site.

Thermo King Galway receives environmental achievement award
Thermo King’s award-winning manufacturing headquarters in Galway has received further recognition of its outstanding environmental achievements, with an award from the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).

New Heil Big Bites for Peak Waste recycling
Derbyshire’s largest privately owned waste management company, Peak Waste Recycling, has recently purchased two new Heil Big Bites. The rear end loaders have been bought to replace older vehicles and will form part of Peak Waste’s 30 strong fleet.

Mr Binman, leading the way in waste management
Mr Binman, the privately owned waste management and recycling company is celebrating 10 years in business this year. Financial Controller Gordon Ryan gave Irish Trucker the guided tour.

Cory Environmental chooses Heil
Cory Environmental Municipal Services Ltd, part of one of the UK’s leading waste management companies Cory Environmental Ltd, has taken delivery of six Heil Powerlinks.

Heil Powerlinks for Stevenage Borough Council
Two new Heil Powerlinks have been added to the Stevenage Borough Council’s fleet of RCV’s in a move to upgrade its current fleet by replacing older vehicles.

Mesh platform option ideal for city of York
The City of York’s commercial services department runs a fleet of over 200 vehicles, from light vans and chassis cabs up to heavier municipal vehicles serving the council’s varied transportation requirements.

Investing in rubbish
Bergin Waste Services Ltd opened a state-of-the-art transfer and
recycling station at its premises at Ballaghadereen Industrial Estate, Ballaghadereen in Co. Roscommon in January of this year.

Weighing Waste the PM 'Weigh'
PM Onboard will exhibit its innovative PM Binweigh TM System at the CIWM Conference and Exhibition in Torbay on June 10-13.

McElvaney Waste chooses PM
In a contract worth upwards of £100,000 waste operator, McElvaneyÕs Waste and Recycling of Corcaghan, Co Monaghan has recently installed PM Onboard BinWeight TM system to four of its waste refuse vehicles and electronic identification (ID) tags to 6,500 wheeled bins.

Dumping scandal is now out in the open
The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that thousands of tonnes of waste could be leaving the country illegally, because it is cheaper to dump in licenced landfill sites across the border and beyond. John Loughran reports on the latest instalment in this ongoing saga.

Blarney Skip Hire has plans to expand
Blarney Skip Hire based in Blarney, Co. Cork was established by Breda O’Connor and her daughter Valerie two and a half years ago. On a recent visit John Loughran discovered the fledgling company has plans for expansion.

Waste not, want not
A Dublin waste contractor can travel to Larne, catch the ferry to Stranraer, and dump his refuse in a licensed landfill site for a fraction of what it costs to dump the same load in a licensed site in the greater Dublin area. This startling fact highlights the depth of the waste management crisis in Ireland, writes John Loughran.

A model operator
Connacht Environmental Control Limited is a model of efficiency in a world where senseless waste of resources predominates. The Ballinasloe-based concern is the brainchild of Ger Woods who explains to Kevin Carney just what makes his firm tick.

Hennessy Engineering on the crest of a wave
The waste management industry is probably one of the few sectors of the economy that will record significant growth this year. Hennessy Engineering, a manufacturer of high quality waste disposal equipment is riding high on the crest of the wave.

Mulleady's winning ways
Mulleadys waste management team in Drumlish, Co. Longford makes for a winning outfit. In the business of recycling in particular, the go-ahead midlands-based company is rapidly consolidating its reputation as Ireland's finest as Kevin Carney discovers.

In good hands
A recent damning report by the Environmental Protection Agency stated that the country’s landfill sites are close to overflowing as a result of the Celtic Tiger economy of the past five years. In the South East, the aptly named South East Recycling Company Ltd is playing its part to protect the green, green grass of home. John Loughran reports.

Cork City Council
Irish Trucker talks to Brian Cassidy, the man responsible for Plant and Machinery in Cork City Council.

Hyster announces increased applications versatility for it's H3.50-5.50XM FLT Series
The H3.50-5.50XM FLT series has proven itself popular amongst forklift users, offering the best in driver comfort and operating costs, as well as being easy to drive, easy to service and built to withstand the rigours of those applications where durability and uptime are essential.

Cold storage option on the Hyster Reach truck
Hysters aim when planning the design of the Matrix Reach truck was to create a truck customers in the market wanted.

PM on board to exhibit at NEC
The centrepiece of PM On Board’s display on stand No 107, Hall 18 at this year’s Recycling & Waste Management Show at the NEC in Birmingham in September will be the innovative BinweightTM system

Dwyer wins prestigious award
Ned Dwyer, Transport Manager with M&J Gleeson & Co in Thurles, is this year’s winner of the ABX Logistics Award for the student who achieved the highest result in the first year of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport’s distance learning programme.

McCreath takes two Powerlink II's
McCreath Taylor Northern Ireland Ltd. has recently purchased two new Heil Powerlink II’s.

Placing and Flotation on alternative investment market
PM Group Plc, a leader in the design, manufacture and service of on board vehicle weighing systems for the bulk haulage and waste management industries is to apply for admission to the Alternative Investment Market and is to raise up to £3m, before expenses of new money through a placing.

The best in the business
National Waste Management? They do exactly what they say on their letterhead! And there are very few other firms in their field who do it as well.

Leading the way
Ireland’s management of domestic, commercial and industrial waste leaves a lot to be desired but the people at Kerry County Council are leading the way in tackling what is becoming a vexed issue countrywide.

At the waste industry's disposal
No name looms larger over the waste equipment suppliers market here in Ireland than that of Manvik. With production facilities in both Dublin and Belfast it has established itself as a market leader in a remarkably short period of time.

Hennessy Engineering sets the standard
Hennessy Engineering, specialise in the manufacture of waste disposal equipment such as compactors, skips, hook-loaders and ro/ro bins as well as truck bodies for a plethora of applications from its base in Killea, near Templemore in Co Tipperary.