Waste Management Act, 1996 (No

WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, 1996 - 2008

AND

Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations S.I. No 821 of 2007 as amended by the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration)(Amendment) Regulations S.I. No 86 of 2008

Reviewed Waste Facility Permit

BourkeWasteRemovals Ltd.,No: WFP-MO-08-0004-01- 01

Druimminawonagh,

Clogher,

Westport,

Co. Mayo.

Mayo County Council, in accordance with the Waste Management Act 1996 and the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations S.I. No 821 of 2007 as amended by the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) (Amendment) Regulations S.I. No 86 of 2008 hereby grants aWaste Facility Permit to Bourke Waste RemovalsLtd., in accordance with the documents lodged and subject to the conditions set out in the Schedule of Conditions attached herewith.

Permitted Activity in accordance with the Third Schedule, Part 1 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, and as amended 2008.

Class No / Description
1 / The reception and temporary storage, pending collection, other than by a local authority, where not otherwise regulated by a waste licence or certificate of registration, or exempted in accordance with the provisions of article 39 of the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 of:-
(1)household hazardous waste (other than WEEE and mercury containing waste or used batteries and accumulators) at a civic amenity facility, recycling centre or central collection point where annual intake shall not exceed-
(1)in the case of liquid waste, 100,000 litres,
(2)in the case of non-liquid waste, 100 tonnes.
(2)WEEE at any premises
for the purpose of onward transport and submission at an authorised facility.
7 / Recovery of inert waste arising from construction and demolition activity , including concrete, bricks, tiles, or other such similar material, at a facility (excluding land improvement or development) where:-
(a)the annual intake shall not exceed 50,000 tonnes, and
(b)the maximum quantity of residual waste consigned from the facility for collection, onward transport and submission to disposal at an authorised facility shall not exceed 15% of the annual intake.
9 / The reception, temporary storage and recovery of used batteries and accumulators where:-
(a)from 26September 2008, treatment and recycling of used batteries and accumulators meets the requirements of article 12 of Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries an accumulators and waste batteries and waste batteries and accumulators, and
(b)the annual intake shall not exceed 1,000 tonnes.
10 / The recovery of waste (not mentioned elsewhere in this part of the third schedule), other than hazardous waste or an activity where there is a scheduled requirement to hold an IPPC licence or a waste licence, where –
the maximum quantity of residual waste consigned from the facility for onward transport and submission to disposal at an authorised facility shall not exceed 15% of the annual intake.
11 / The reception, storage and transfer of waste (other than hazardous waste) for disposal at a facility (other than a landfill facility) where the annual intake does not exceed 7,500 tonnes

Permitted Recovery Activity in accordance with the Fourth Schedule, Part 1 of the Waste Management Act 1996 to 2007

Class / Description
2 / Recycling or reclamation of organic substances, which are not used as solvents
3 / Recycling or reclamation of metal or metal compounds
4 / Recycling or reclamation of other inorganic materials.
12 / Exchange of waste for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule.
13 / Storage of waste intended for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where such waste is produced.

This reviewedwaste facility permit and attached conditions supersedes the previous waste facility permit Per 92

Mayo County Council may at any time review, and subsequently amend conditions of, or revoke this permit.

This reviewed Waste Facility Permit will expire in 5 years from the date of signing of this Permit.

The date of the grant of this reviewed WFP is:______

Signed on behalf of MayoCounty Council:______

Senior Executive Officer

MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL

Waste Management Act, 1996 - 2008

Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations S.I. No 821 of 2007 as amended by the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration)(Amendment) Regulations S.I. No 86 of 2008

WASTE FACILITY PERMIT

WFP NO:WFP – MO – 08 – 0004 – 01

PERMIT HOLDER:Bourke Waste Removals Ltd

Druimminawonagh,

Clogher,

Westport,

Co. Mayo.

LOCATION OF SITE:

Druimminawonagh,

Clogher,

Westport,

Co. Mayo

Date Granted:03/2009

Part 1 Activities Permitted

In pursuance of the powers conferred on it by the Waste Management Acts 1996 to 2008 and the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations S.I No.821 of 2007 as amended by the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) (Amendment) Regulations S.I No.86 of 2008. Mayo County Council under Article 18 of the regulations hereby grants thisreviewed waste facility permit to Bourke Waste Removals Ltd., Druimminawonagh, Clogher, Westport, Co. Mayo.

Permitted Activity in accordance with the Third Schedule, Part 1 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, and as amended 2008.

Class No / Description
1 / The reception and temporary storage, pending collection, other than by a local authority, where not otherwise regulated by a waste licence or certificate of registration, or exempted in accordance with the provisions of article 39 of the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 of:-
(3)household hazardous waste (other than WEEE and mercury containing waste or used batteries and accumulators) at a civic amenity facility, recycling centre or central collection point where annual intake shall not exceed-
(1)in the case of liquid waste, 100,000 litres,
(2)in the case of non-liquid waste, 100 tonnes.
(4)WEEE at any premises
for the purpose of onward transport and submission at an authorised facility.
7 / Recovery of inert waste arising from construction and demolition activity , including concrete, bricks, tiles, or other such similar material, at a facility (excluding land improvement or development) where:-
(c)the annual intake shall not exceed 50,000 tonnes, and
(d)the maximum quantity of residual waste consigned from the facility for collection, onward transport and submission to disposal at an authorised facility shall not exceed 15% of the annual intake.
9 / The reception, temporary storage and recovery of used batteries and accumulators where:-
(c)from 26September 2008, treatment and recycling of used batteries and accumulators meets the requirements of article 12 of Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries an accumulators and waste batteries and waste batteries and accumulators, and
(d)the annual intake shall not exceed 1,000 tonnes.
10 / The recovery of waste (not mentioned elsewhere in this part of the third schedule), other than hazardous waste or an activity where there is a scheduled requirement to hold an IPPC licence or a waste licence, where –
the maximum quantity of residual waste consigned from the facility for onward transport and submission to disposal at an authorised facility shall not exceed 15% of the annual intake.
11 / The reception, storage and transfer of waste (other than hazardous waste) for disposal at a facility (other than a landfill facility) where the annual intake does not exceed 7,500 tonnes

Permitted Recovery Activity in accordance with the Fourth Schedule, Part 1 of the Waste Management Act 1996 to 2007

This Reviewed Waste Facility Permit only covers the acceptance of waste material as described in the following European Waste Catalogue (EWC Codes).

15 01 01 / paper and cardboard packaging
15 01 02 / plastic packaging
15 01 03 / wooden packaging
15 01 07 / glass packaging
16 01 03 / end-of-life tyres
16 01 07* / Oil filters
16 01 20 / Glass
16 02 09* / transformers and capacitors containing PCBs
16 02 10* / discarded equipment containing or contaminated by PCBs other than those mentioned in 16 02 09
16 02 11* / discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC
16 02 14 / discarded equipment other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 13
16 06 01* / lead batteries
16 06 02* / Ni-Cd batteries
16 06 03* / mercury-containing batteries
16 06 04 / alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03)
17 02 01 / Wood
17 02 02 / Glass
17 04 01 / copper, bronze, brass
17 04 02 / Aluminium
17 04 03 / Lead
17 04 05 / iron and steel
17 04 06 / Tin
17 04 07 / mixed metals
17 04 11 / cables other than those mentioned in 17 04 10
17 08 02 / gypsum-based construction materials other than those mentioned in 17 08 01
17 09 04 / mixed construction and demolition wastes other than those mentioned in 17 09 01, 17 09 02 and 17 09 03
20 01 01 / paper and cardboard
20 01 02 / Glass
20 01 08 / biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste
20 01 10 / Clothes
20 01 11 / Textiles
20 01 21* / fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing waste
20 01 23* / discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons
20 01 36 / discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21, 20 01 23 and 20 01 35
20 01 39 / Plastics
20 01 40 / Metals
20 01 99 / other fractions not otherwise specified
20 03 01 / mixed municipal waste

and residual wastes arising from these.

Interpretation

All terms in this permit should be interpreted in accordance with the definitions in the Waste Management Acts 1996 to 2008 (the Act), and its associated regulations.

Condition 1 Management of the activity

1.1 This reviewed waste facility permit is for the purpose of waste activity authorisation under the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations S.I No 821of 2007 as amended by the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) (Amendment) Regulations S.I No.86 of 2008 only, and nothing in this permit shall be construed as negating the permit holders statutory obligations, or requirements under any other enactments or regulations.

1.2 This reviewed waste facility permit is granted to Bourke Waste Removal Ltd., for the waste activities listed and described in Part 1. The facility shall not operate until planning permission has been granted.

1.3 This reviewed waste facility permit shall expire 5 years from the date of grant.

1.4 For the purpose of this reviewed Waste Facilit Permit the site is defined as the area outlined in red as illustrated on the 1:2500 O.S. Map dated 4th May 2004 submitted with this application. Any reference in this permit to “facility” shall mean the area thus outlined in red. The authorised activity/activities shall be carried on only within the area outlined.

1.5 The permit holder shall ensure that the facility is managed, operated, maintained and that emissions are controlled as set down in this permit.

1.6 The permit holder shall ensure that the facility is compliant with the objectives of the relevant Waste Management Plan and the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan as relevant.

1.7 In order to facilitate recycling and recovery of waste the permit holder shall not dispose of waste which has previously been collected in source segregated form. Similarly he/she shall not collect, transport, handle or mix waste in a manner so as to make it unsuitable for recycling or recovery.

1.8 The permit holder shall notify Mayo County Council in writing of any proposed changes in the information furnished in the application process and shall obtain written approval from Mayo County Council prior to these changes occurring/taking effect.

1.9 Any proposed changes in the activity shall be submitted in writing to Mayo County Council for agreement prior to that change taking effect. Should the submission identify a material or significant change in ;

(a) the nature, extent or focus of the waste activities;

(b) the nature or extent of any emission;

a facility permit review application may be required before the proposed change can be assessed.

1.10 Any non-conformance with the conditions of this permit are an offence under the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended by the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) (Amendment) Regulations S.I No.86 of 2008.

Condition 2 Management of the activity

2.1The permit holder shall employ a suitably qualified and experienced facility manager who shall be designated as the person in charge. The facility manager or a nominated, suitably qualified and experienced deputy shall be present at the facility at all times during its operation

2.2The permit holder shall acquaint all staff, employees, leasees and agents, including replacement personnel and contract personnel, of the provisions of this permit.

2.3The permit holder shall identify all hazards associated with the wastes being recovered, and will make himself/herself aware of good practices regarding its safe, handling removal and storage and shall adopt all necessary reasonable and practicable safety measures accordingly, to the satisfaction of the pertaining regulatory body or bodies.

2.4The permit holder shall establish and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS) prior to the commencement of waste activities. The EMS shall be updated on an annual basis.

2.5The activities shall not be carried out within 500 metres of a European Site or a nationally designated site.

2.6The permit holder shall establish corrective action procedures which shall be followed in the event of any condition of this permit is not complied with.

2.7Before the facility becomes operational the permit holder shall develop procedures for the following;

(a)waste inspection procedures

(b)waste acceptance and handling procedures

(c)waste sampling, analysis and characterisation procedures

(d)requirements for the pre-treatment of wastes

(e)waste quarantine procedures

(f)waste rejection and notification procedures

(g)other appropriate procedures and arrangements relating to the acceptance of waste.

2.8The permit holder shall ensure that authorised staff of Mayo County Council shall have unrestricted access to the premises at all reasonable times on production of their identification, for the purpose of the Local Authority’s functions under the Waste Management Acts, 1996 to 2008.

Condition 3 record keeping and reporting

3.1Unless otherwise agreed with the Local Authority, all written communications, including reports and notifications related to this permit, shall be submitted to the local authority as follows:

Environment Section,

Mayo County Council,

Aras an Chontae,

The Mall,

Castlebar.

3.2The A copy of this reviewed waste facility permit shall be kept on site and shall be made available for inspection by authorised persons at all reasonable times.

3.3The permit holder shall ensure that a copy of the layout plan is retained on site, in an easily accessible location, at all times at the principal office of business. The layout plan shall include the following;

(a)site boundary;

(b)ordnance survey sheet reference number(s);

(c)elevation levels (metres) and Ordnance datum;

(d)dimensions (metres);

(e)orientation of north point; and

(f)location of monitoring and sampling points

3.4The permit holder shall maintain a register in relation to the activity to which the waste facility permit relates, which shall be available for inspection by the local authority. The register shall detail the following:

(a) The dates, time of arrivals and quantities of each waste consignment delivered to the facility, (by European Waste Catalogue code(s) and description(s) pursuant to Commission Decision 2001/118/EC of 16 January 2001 or subsequent amendments)

(b) Names of the carriers, including details of vehicle registrations and waste collection permits numbers,

(d) Quantities and composition of wastes rejected at the facility, and

(e) Quantities, composition and destination of waste consigned for onward transport from the facility;

(f) Details of all facilities, including permit/licence numbers, which are being used to receive such waste.

3.5The permit holder shall compile and maintain specified records in a specified format agreed with the local authority for a period of not less than 7 years in relation to the activity to which the permit relates of;

(a)the types and quantities of waste dealt with in the course of business (including European Waste Catalogue Code(s) and description(s) pursuant to Commission Decision 2001/118/EC of 16th January 2001 or subsequent amendments);

(b)the treatment, recovery or disposal activities to which the waste is subject, including the compilation of commercial documentation for all collected waste deposited at the facility

3.6The permit holdershall submit to the local authority, an Annual Environmental Report. The Annual Environmental Report form is available on the Regional Website The completed form shall be submitted on or before the 28th February each year, electronically to The completed form shall relate to waste activities in the preceding calendar year.

This Annual Environmental Report, which shall be to the satisfaction of the local authority, shall include as a minimum the following information and shall be prepared in accordance with any relevant guidelines issued by the local authority.

(a)The management and staffing structure of the site;

(b)Any court order or conviction under the Act;

(c)The tonnages and EWC code for the waste materials imported and/or sent off-site for disposal/recovery within the reporting year

(d)The names of the agent and carrier of the waste, and their waste collection permit details, if required (to include issuing authority and vehicle registration number);

(e)Quantity, type and composition of all wastes accepted at the site during the reporting year;

(f)Any loads rejected at the site

(g)Reportable incidents during the reporting year;

(h)All complaints received during the reporting year;

(i)The destination of all wastes accepted and disposed of at the facility during the year

(j)Schedule of environmental improvements on the site for the report year

3.7The permit holder shall immediately notify the local authority by telephone/fax of any incident which occurs as a result of the activity at the facility and which has;

(a)has the potential for environmental contamination of surface water or ground water, or

(b)poses an environmental threat to air or land, or

(c)requires an emergency response by the Local Authority.

Full details shall be forwarded in writing on the next working day. The permit holder shall include as part of this notification:

(a)the date and time of incident, or when incident was noticed;

(b)details of the incident and the causes or potential causes of it;

(c)an evaluation of environmental pollution caused, if any;

(d)actions taken to minimise the effect on the environment;

(e)steps taken to avoid reoccurrence;

(f)details of any site investigations instigated by the permit holder;

(g)any other remedial action taken.

The permit holder shall make a record of any such incident in a register to be maintained at the facility.

3.8The permit holder shall maintain on the site a register of all complaints received relating to the operation of the activity. Each such complaint entry in the register should give details of the following: