A pilot campaign to remove hazardous wastes from farms has been launched.

Teagasc, in association with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Agriculture and local authorities, will operate a collection centre for hazardous farm waste at six locations around the country, during the month of November.

According to Teagasc, the ‘campaign will give farmers the opportunity to bring their hazardous farm wastes to these centres, where it will be collected and transported to a hazardous waste facility for disposal or recovery’.

The types of waste that will be accepted include:

  • unused, or partially used, pesticides and biocides;
  • waste oils;
  • coolant and anti freeze;
  • unused, or partially used, veterinary products and paints.

    • However, farm plastics such as silage wrap, fertilizer, feed bags and clean triple rinsed pesticide containers will not be accepted.

    Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact their local Teagasc office to see where their nearest collection point is.

    Patrick Donohoe