FOOD WASTE & BUSINESS

Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations 2009. (Regulations relating to food waste for Businesses)

A key requirement of the Food Waste Regulations relating to businesses is that food waste must be kept separate from other waste. This prevents it from becoming contaminated with other waste. The regulations also prevent segregated food waste from being disposed of in landfills.

Under these regulations obligations are imposed on the major generators of food waste, such as State buildings where food is prepared, restaurants and cafés, hot food outlets, forecourt vendors, canteens, hotels and larger guesthouses, hospitals, universities, airports and supermarkets and other food retailers, to segregate these materials and make them available for separate collection by an authorised waste collector.

Alternatively, these producers may directly transfer their own food waste to an authorised treatment facility or treat the material on their own premises subject to approval. Organisers of some trade shows also must comply with the Regulations and must prepare a Food Waste Management Plan.

For more information on Commercial Brown Bin and Commercial Food Waste log onto www.foodwaste.ie

If you require further information please contact Environment Section, Roscommon County Council at 090-6637100 or environment@roscommoncoco.ie