IRISH FARM FILM PRODUCERS GROUP LTD.
IFFPG
SUBMISSION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2014
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
APRIL 2015
IFFPG
IFFPG
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CONTENTS
SECTION
TABLES
PAGE
TABLE
PAGE
1. Aims & Objectives
9
1. Farm Plastics Placed on the Market 2014
10
2. Legislative Framework
9
2. Materials Collected 2014
11
3. The IFFPG Organisation
9
3. Collection Charges 2014
12
4. Members & Product Placed on the Market
10
4. Recycling Rate 2014
12
4.1 Number of Members
10
5. Enforcement Cases 2015
14
4.2 Product Placed on the Market
10
6. Collection Charges 2015
16
4.3 Bale Wrap
10
4.4 Sheeting
10
4.5 The Levy
10
5. Collections
11
1. IFFPG total Tonnes on Market 2014
10
5.1 Total Collected
11
2. Farm Plastics Waste Collected 2014
11
5.2 Bring-centres
11
5.3 Farmyard Collections
11
5.4 Collection Charges
11-12
5.5 Recycling Rate
12
5.6 Joint Pilot Bring-centres
12
5.7 Contamination Reduction Campain
12
6. Recycling
13
7. Marketing & Promotion
13
8. Enforcement
14
9. Farm Plastics Recycling Ltd.
14
10. Other Key Developments
15
10.1 Contractor Tendering Process
15
10.2 Retailer Survey Report
15
11. Proposed Activities 2015
15
11.1 The Levy
15
11.2 Collections and Recycling
15
11.2.1 National Recycling Target
15
11.2.2 Bring-centres
15-16
11.2.3 Farmyard Collections
16
11.2.4 Contamination Reduction Campaign
16
11.2.5 Recycling
16
11.3 Marketing & Promotion
16
11.4 Enforcement
16
GRAPHS
GRAPH
PAGE
APPENDICES
APPENDIX
PAGE
1. IFFPG Members’ List 2014
18
2. Contamination Reduction Campaign Press Release
18
3. Sample Advertisements 2014
19
4. IFFPG Contractors 2015
20
5. Proposed Bring-centres 2015
21-26
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FOREWORD
IFFPG PERFORMED STRONGLY IN 2014, WITH OVER 25,000 TONNES OF MATERIAL
RECYCLED. THIS REPRESENTED A 74% RECYCLING RATE, AND EXCEEDS THE 65%
NATIONAL RECYCLING TARGET AS SET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,
COMMUNITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. EXCELLENT GROWTH CONDITIONS
RESULTED IN A 6% INCREASE IN THE QUANTITY OF FARM PLASTIC PRODUCTS
PLACED ON THE MARKET IN 2014. THROUGHOUT 2014 IFFPG CONTINUED TO
ASSIST LOCAL AUTHORITIES WITH ENFORCEMENT THROUGH THE WORK OF THE
COMPANY’S COMPLIANCE OFFICER. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO REDUCE,
WHICH IS A WELCOME DEVELOPMENT.
Over 90% of the material recycled was collected at over 200 bring-centres across the country. There was an 11% reduction in material
collected in 2014 compared to 2013. However, this can be attributed solely to weather factors. The summer of 2013 was very warm
and therefore resulted in more hay been made, while a very short winter feeding season gave rise to less fodder been used and
consequently less plastics available for collection. IFFPG continued to supply to a range of recycling facilities, with increasing demand
from indigenous recyclers being well supported by the company.
IFFPG members placed a total of 17,860 tonnes of product on the market in 2014. This represented a 6% increase on the previous year.
It would appear that farmers took advantage of the excellent growth conditions to rebuild fodder reserves. In particular very large
second cuts of silage were made during the months of August and September. Wrap continues to dominate the farm plastics market,
accounting for 85% of the total in 2014.
Illegal supply of farm plastics products continues to reduce, with no large scale cases reported during the year. IFFPG continued
throughout 2014 to assist enforcement through its Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer assisted local authorities in
enforcement activities. The plastics traceability system operated by the scheme continues to incentivise farmers to purchase levied
product.
There were a number of changes to the Board of IFFPG during the year. Sean O’Connor, Irish Polythene Agri Ltd. and Dave Barry,
Goldcrop Ltd. left the board after many years representing their respective sectors. The scheme very much appreciates the outstanding
contributions made by both Sean and Dave during their time on the board. We welcome John Hayes, Goldcrop and Donal Corrigan,
Coveris, who were elected to fill board vacancies and we very much look forward to working with them in the future.
We would like to thank all our stakeholders for their continued support throughout the year and very much look forward to continuing
to work together in 2015.
Michael Slattery
IFFPG Chairperson
Liam Moloney
IFFPG General Manager
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THE IFFPG BOARD
Chairperson
MICHAEL SLATTERY
Manufacturer
TOM POWER
SPG Packaging Ireland Ltd.
Manufacturer
DONAL CORRIGAN
(co-opted) Coveris
Importer / Wholesaler
JOHN DUNPHY
Spray Chem Ltd.
Importer / Wholesaler
JOHN HAYES
(co-opted) Goldcrop Ltd.
Retailer /Co-operatives
KEN DALY
Kerry Agribusiness Ltd.
Retailer /Co-operatives
MICHAEL LEHANE
Dairygold.
Farming
THOMAS RYAN (CO-SEC.)
Irish Farmers’ Association
Farming
AIDAN LARKIN
Irish Farmers’ Association
Independent
(Environment & Agri-business)
TOM CORR
Independent (Legal)
NOEL MCCARTHY
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1. AIMS & OBJECTIVES
THIS REPORT PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE IRISH FARM FILM PRODUCERS
GROUP’S (IFFPG) ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2014. DETAIL IS PROVIDED REGARDING
FARM PLASTICS PLACED ON THE MARKET BY MEMBERS, FARM PLASTICS WASTE
COLLECTED AND RECYCLED, ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS
HIGHLIGHTING OTHER KEY DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO THE YEAR.
The report also sets out proposed activities for 2015 under similar headings.
2. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
THE WASTE MANAGEMENT (FARM PLASTICS) REGULATIONS, 2001 ARE DESIGNED
TO PROMOTE THE COLLECTION AND RECOVERY OF FARM PLASTICS WASTE
(SILAGE WRAP, BAGS & SHEETING). THE REGULATIONS REQUIRE A PRODUCER OF
FARM PLASTICS (MANUFACTURER AND / OR IMPORTER) TO EITHER:
• become directly involved in the recovery of farm plastics waste from customers through offering a deposit and refund scheme
Or
• participate in a government approved recycling scheme
A supplier of farm plastics (wholesaler, retailer, trader or contractor) who is not participating in an approved scheme, must either
purchase farm plastics from a producer participating in an approved recycling scheme, or if purchasing from a producer who is offering
a deposit and refund scheme, apply charges in accordance with the deposit and refund scheme. Local authorities are responsible for
the enforcement of the regulations.
3. THE IFFPG ORGANISATION
IFFPG IS THE SOLE APPROVED BODY TO OPERATE A RECYCLING SCHEME
UNDER THE REGULATIONS. IFFPG IS A NOT FOR PROFIT COMPANY, LIMITED BY
GUARANTEE AND INCORPORATED IN IRELAND UNDER THE IRISH COMPANIES
ACTS. REGISTERED HEADQUARTERS ARE AT WAVERLY OFFICE PARK, OLD NAAS
ROAD, DUBLIN 12.
All persons / companies involved in the supply of farm plastics are eligible for IFFPG membership, subject to the prior approval of the
Board. The Board is comprised of representatives from the farm plastics industry, farming, as well as independent representatives from
environmental and legal backgrounds.
During 2014 two board members, Dave Barry, Goldcrop Ltd. (wholesale sector) and Sean O’Connor, Irish Polythene Agri Ltd
(manufacturing sector) stepped down after many years of service to the scheme. Since then, John Hayes, Goldcrop Ltd. was selected
by the wholesale sector to be co-opted on to the board. Donal Corrigan, Coveris was selected by the manufacturing sector to be coopted onto the board.
Members of IFFPG pay an Environmental Protection Contribution, more commonly referred to as the levy, of €90 for every tonne
of plastic placed on the market in 2014. The levy, in addition to a weight based collection charge paid by farmers, funds the scheme.
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4. MEMBERS & PRODUCT PLACED
ON THE MARKET
4.1 NUMBER OF MEMBERS
On the 31st December 2014, IFFPG had a total of 36 members. A full list of members is provided in Appendix 1.
4.2 PRODUCT PLACED ON THE MARKET
IFFPG members placed a total of 17,792 tonnes of farm plastics on the market in 2014 (See Graph 1). This represented a 6% increase
on what was placed on the market in the previous year.
The increase can be attributed to excellent growth conditions in the summer of 2014, which resulted in farmers making more silage
than otherwise would have been the case. In particular, large volumes of second cut silage were made as farmers took the opportunity
to continue to rebuild fodder reserves after the fodder crisis of 2012.
Graph 1:
Tonnes Placed on Market
20000
IFFPG Total Tonnes
on Market 2014
15000
Tonnes
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10000
5000
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Year
4.3 BALE WRAP
In 2014, IFFPG members placed 15,131 tonnes of bale wrap on the market (See Table 1), which was 8% more than was placed on the
market in 2013. Wrap continues to dominate the market, accounting for 85% of all farm plastics sold during the year.
Table 1: Farm Plastics Placed on the Market 2014
FARM PLASTICS
TONNES
%
Bale Wrap
15,131
85
Sheeting
2,661
15
Total
17,792
100
4.4 SHEETING
In the case of sheeting, 2,661 tonnes was placed on the market in 2014, which accounted for 15% of the overall market. There was a
5% decrease in sheeting placed on the market in 2014 compared to 2013.
4.5 THE LEVY
The recycling levy, which primarily funds the scheme, remained at €90 per tonne (excl. VAT) in 2014. This equated to €2.35 (excl. VAT)
per standard roll of wrap.
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5. COLLECTIONS
5.1 TOTAL COLLECTED
IFFPG had another very good year for collections in 2014, with a total of 25,110 tonnes of material collected for recycling (See Graph 2).
Almost 23,000 tonnes (92%) of this total was collected at bring-centres, with the remainder collected at farmyards.
However, the 2014 figure represented a 9% decrease on 2013. This decrease can be attributed to weather factors, with a very short and
mild winter feeding season resulting in farmers having less farm plastics than usual available for collection.
5.2 BRING-CENTRES
In 2014 IFFPG held a total of 222 bring-centres nationwide, which were 12 more than carried out during the previous year. A total of
22,297 tonnes of material was collected, with the average bring-centre producing 103 tonnes of plastics.
Graph 2:
Tonnes Collected
Farm Plastics Waste
Collected 2014
30000
25000
Tonnes
20000
15000
10000
5000
2008
2009
2010
2011
2013
2012
Year
Table 2: Material Collected 2013
COLLECTION METHOD
TONNES
%
Bring-centres
22,976
92
Farmyards
2,134
8
Total
25,110
100
As usual, locations used included marts, co-op yards, GAA fields and local authority recycling facilities were used. All bring-centres
were registered with the relevant local authorities.
5.3 FARMYARD COLLECTIONS
IFFPG collected 2,134 tonnes of material at farmyards in 2014. This figure was similar to the figure collected in 2013. It would appear
that the convenience of a farmyard collection continues to suit the needs of a small segment of farmers.
5.4 COLLECTION CHARGES
IFFPG maintained collection charges to farmers at 2013 levels (See Table 3). In the case of a farmer who brought 500 kg (approximately
200-250 wraps) into a bring-centre with a valid label code, this represented a charge of €12.
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Table 3: Collection Charges 2014
SERVICE
WITH LABEL CODE (€)
WITHOUT LABEL CODE (€)
500 kg Farm Plastics at Bring-centre
12
85
500 kg Farm Plastics at Farmyard
40
100
Farmers who present valid label codes at collections are able to prove that they purchased levied product and therefore can avail of
significantly reduced collection charges.
5.5 RECYCLING RATE
IFFPG achieved a recycling rate of 74% in 2014 (See Table 4), thereby exceeding the 65% recycling target as set by the Department of
Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG). The recycling target for 2014 was 65% of what IFFPG members placed on
the market in 2013, having taken a 50% contamination rate (largely moisture) into account.
Table 4: Recycling Rate 2014
TARGET TONNES
TARGET % (INCL. 50% CONTAMINATION)
Recycling Target
21,953
65
IFFPG Collections
25,110
74
As previously mentioned in Section 5.1, weather factors during 2014 resulted in less farm plastics than usual been available for recycling.
IFFPG continued its policy in 2014 of guaranteeing collections to farmers after targets have been exceeded in a given year.
5.6 JOINT PILOT BRING-CENTRES
Once again IFFPG ran joint pilot bring-centres with the waste electrical and electronic equipment schemes in 4 counties in 2014,
with the results encouraging. Joint pilots were operated with ERP in counties Limerick and Clare, while they were operated with WEEE
Ireland in counties Laois and Offaly.
5.7 CONTAMINATION REDUCTION CAMPAIGN
During 2014, IFFPG in partnership with JFC manufacturing Ltd. ran a contamination reduction campaign aimed at farmers attending
bring-centres. The campaign involved providing farmers with information regarding the cost and environmental benefits of keeping
their farm plastics dry and clean. Farmers were encouraged to enter a draw at bring-centres, with the prize of a free JFC Recycling
Tidywrap Bin (RRP €279) on offer to the winner in each county.
The outcomes of the campaign were very encouraging, with over 5,000 farmers participating in the draw. In addition, the campaign
received widespread media coverage, with photographs of winners and press releases appearing in local newspapers nationwide (See
Appendix 2).
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6. RECYCLING
IN 2014, IFFPG CONTINUED WITH ITS POLICY OF ENSURING THAT ALL MATERIAL
COLLECTED IN A PARTICULAR YEAR IS RECYCLED IN ADVANCE OF THE FOLLOWING
COLLECTION SEASON. IFFPG ALSO CONTINUED WITH ITS POLICY OF SUPPLYING
TO A RANGE OF RECYCLING FACILITIES TO ENSURE BEST VALUE FOR THE SCHEME.
An increase in demand for material from Irish recyclers at the end of 2014 was a welcome development. IFFPG has a policy of supplying
to Irish recyclers where feasible and looks forward to this sector developing in the coming years.
7. MARKETING & PROMOTION
ONCE AGAIN THE MAIN MARKETING FOCUS IN 2014 WAS THE PROMOTION
OF THE SCHEME’S BRING-CENTRE SERVICE. THE MAIN MESSAGES PROMOTED
REGARDING BRING-CENTRES (APART FROM WHEN, WHERE AND PRICE)
INCLUDED:
• Importance of farmers presenting valid label codes on proof of purchaseCurrent collection charges
• Contamination reduction campaign
• Triple rinsing of drums
• Joint pilot bring-centres with ERP and WEEE Ireland
MEDIA EMPLOYED BY THE SCHEME TO PROMOTE ITS SERVICES IN 2013 INCLUDED:
• Irish farmers Journal (18 advertisements)
• Regional newspapers (80 advertisements)
• SMS (70,000 messages)
• www.farmplastics.ie
• Agricultural shows (e.g. National Ploughing Championship & Tullamore Show)
• Local promotion – signs, flyers, newsletters etc.
Examples of advertisements used in 2014 can be seen in Appendix 3.
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8. ENFORCEMENT
IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE LEVEL OF ILLEGAL SUPPLY WAS REDUCED IN 2014.
THIS ASSERTION IS BASED ON REDUCED LEVELS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING
ILLEGAL SUPPLY TO BOTH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND IFFPG. WHILE UNDOUBTEDLY
THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO PERSIST IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY, NO
LARGE SCALE INCIDENCES OF ILLEGAL SUPPLY WERE REPORTED LAST YEAR.
For its part, IFFPG continued supporting enforcement in 2014 through the activities of its Compliance Officer, Stephen Crampton.
Stephen had a twin focus which involved supporting local authorities in enforcing the Farm Plastics Regulations and implementing the
scheme’s label code traceability system.
As can be seen in Table 1, 8 cases were reported to IFFPG, which were considered to warrant investigation. Of the cases reported, 2
were found to be compliant, 4 were non-compliant (minor), with no outcome in 1 case.
Table 5: Enforcement Cases 2014
NUMBER OF CASES REPORTED
COMPLIANT
NON-COMPLIANT
NO OUTCOME
8
3
4
1
On the label code traceability front, IFFPG continued to implement its system which incentivises farmers who present a valid code
at collections through reduced collection charges. This largely involved working with retailers to ensure that label codes are properly
issued, as well as highlighting to farmers the requirement to present a valid label code on proof of purchase at bring-centres to avail
of lower collection charges.
9. FARM PLASTICS RECYCLING LTD.
FARM PLASTICS RECYCLING LTD. (FPR), WORKING JOINTLY WITH IFFPG, PROVIDES
A RECYCLING SERVICE TO FARMERS FOR OTHER FARM PLASTICS WASTE, SUCH AS
FERTILISER / MEAL BAGS, DRUMS AND NETTING. THE COMPANY IS SELF-FUNDING
AND IS LARGELY FINANCED THROUGH COLLECTION CHARGES CHARGED TO
FARMERS AT BRING-CENTRES. THE SERVICE IS JOINTLY PROMOTED WITH THE
IFFPG SERVICE.
In 2014 FPR collected a total of 650 tonnes of material for recycling. This represented an 18% increase on the previous year. Small
fertiliser and meal bags represented the single largest waste stream collected, accounting for 40% of the total figure. In the case of FPR
material, farmers are requested to present wastes segregated in bags at bring-centres and are charged by the bag. The vast majority of
FPR material collected is sent to Irish recycling facilities for recovery.
During 2014, IFFPG continued to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to highlight to farmers the importance
of ensuring that containers are triple rinsed before delivery to bring-centres. This not only safeguards the environment and public
health, but also means that drums can be treated as non-hazardous wastes. This categorisation dramatically reduces costs to farmers.
In 2014, FPR continued to press for its establishment as a recycling compliance scheme in its own right. The establishment of a
new recycling scheme in this area would see producers become responsible for funding recycling, which would result in a fairer
implementation of the producer pays principle and significantly increased recycling rates.
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10. OTHER KEY DEVELOPMENTS
10.1 CONTRACTOR TENDERING PROCESS
At the end of 2014 IFFPG carried out an open and transparent contractor tendering process. The process, which was advertised in the
national farming media, was administered and supervised by independent auditors, KPMG, with five year contracts on offer.
Open competition in the farm plastics sector is desirable as it allows new players the possibility of becoming involved in the sector.
This results in IFFPG being able to contract the best possible collectors available at any given time. This in turn ensures that the scheme
is able to continue providing a high quality and cost effective service to farmers.
The outcome of the contractor tendering process can be seen in Appendix 4.
10.2 RETAILER SURVEY REPORT
In 2014 IFFPG commissioned research consultants, Broadmore Research, to carry out a farm plastics retailer survey. The Retailer Survey
Report, which was the result of this work, was published in late 2014. In general the report findings were found to be very positive, in
particular in relation to the awareness of IFFPG and the label code among retailers. The report also provided interesting information
regarding farmer purchasing patterns, as well as attitudes to the scheme in general. A total of 125 retailers were interviewed (co-ops,
merchants and contractors) during the silage making season.
Findings regarding awareness of IFFPG and the label code were very encouraging. For example, it was found that 90% of retailers were
either fully aware or had some awareness of IFFPG, while 100% of retailers said that they had awareness of the label code. In terms
of farmer purchasing patterns, the report found that the average farmer purchases 8 rolls of wrap, with the vast majority of farmers
purchasing farm plastics either on the day of making silage or in the days immediately beforehand. June was found to be the busiest
month for sales.
However, the report also identified some areas that require further development. For example, the report found that label code issuing
levels were lower among contractors than among other retailers, while there was a lack of awareness among retailers in relation to the
enforcement role of local authorities. IFFPG intends to develop an action plan in 2015 to address these areas of concern.
11. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES 2015
11.1 THE LEVY
The levy will remain at €90 per tonne (excl. VAT) in 2014. This equates to a guide price of €2.35 per standard roll (excl. VAT).
11.2 COLLECTIONS AND RECYCLING
11.2.1 National Recycling Target
The DECLG has again set the scheme a 65% national recycling target for 2015. This means that IFFPG must as a minimum recycle
65% of what its members place on the market in 2014 after taking contamination into account. In terms of quantity this equates to a
recycling target of 23,218 tonnes for the year.
The target for 2015 is considered challenging. The excellent growth conditions in 2014 saw a 6% increase in the farm plastics market,
thereby increasing the target for 2015 compared to the previous year. In addition, a very mild and short winter has resulted in less
fodder usage and therefore less farm plastics waste being available for recycling.
None the less IFFPG remains fully committed to meeting the 2015 target and will implement a number of measures to ensure that
it is met. They include running a number of additional bring-centres, as well as intensifying its marketing and promotion campaign.
11.2.2 Bring-centres
IFFPG will hold 227 bring-centres nationwide during the period April to August in 2015. This will represent an increase of 5 bringcentres on the previous year. Collection charges at bring-centres will remain at €12 per half tonne with the label code (See Table 6). A
full bring-centre schedule for 2015 can be viewed in Appendix 5.
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Table 6: Collection Charges 2015
SERVICE
WITH LABEL CODE (€)
WITHOUT LABEL CODE (€)
500 kg Farm Plastics at Bring-centre
12
85
500 kg Farm Plastics at Farmyard
40
100
IFFPG in partnership with the WEEE schemes will operate again in 2015 joint pilot bring-centres in four counties to further evaluate
demand and cost effectiveness. Joint pilot bring-centres will again be held with ERP in counties Limerick and Clare, while they will be
operated once more with WEEE Ireland in counties Laois and Offaly.
11.2.3 Farmyard Collections
IFFPG will continue to provide a farmyard collections service in 2015. The collection charge for this service remains at €40 per half
tonne with the label code (See Table 6).
11.2.4 Contamination Reduction Campaign
IFFPG will continue to promote a contamination reduction message to farmers in 2015. Farmers will be reminded that they can
significantly reduce their collection charges by storing their farm plastics in a clean a dry manner. This message will be highlighted in
all IFFPG advertisements.
11.2.5 Recycling
IFFPG will continue its policy of using a range of recycling facilities in 2015 to ensure best value to the scheme. IFFPG is also confident
that there will be an increased demand for supply from Irish recyclers in 2015 and remains committed to supplying to Irish recyclers
where feasible. IFFPG will also continue with its policy of ensuring that all material collected in a particular season is recycled in
advance of the next collection season.
11.3 MARKETING AND PROMOTION
The scheme will intensify promotional activities in 2015 to ensure that the challenging national recycling target is met (See Section
11.2.1). Media which will be employed again in 2015 will include national and local newspapers, SMS, IFA newsletter and the scheme’s
website. In addition, IFFPG intends to make greater use of local radio during the bring-centre season. The key messages to be promoted
in 2015 will be the bring-centre network, the label code and contamination reduction.
11.4 ENFORCEMENT
IFFPG, through its Compliance Officer, will continue to target enforcement in 2015. The primary objective of the scheme’s involvement
in this area is to assist in combatting the illegal farm film trade. This work involves assisting local authorities in their enforcement of
the regulations and also by effectively implementing the scheme’s own traceability system.
11.4.1 Assisting Local Authorities
IFFPG will assist local authority enforcement activities in 2015 by continuing to:
• Collect and present information to LAs for investigation
• Use market intelligence to support LA investigations
• Operate an enforcement website for LA staff which allows them to identify invalid label codes
• Push for greater cross border co-operation between relevant authorities on this issue
11.4.2 Label Code Traceability System
The scheme will again strictly implement its traceability system in 2015. All IFFPG advertisements in 2015 will again emphasis the need
for farmers to present valid label codes on proof of purchase in order to avail of reduced collection charges. IFFPG through inspections
and remote monitoring of bring-centres will ensure that contractors are correctly validating codes.
IFFPG will also continue to communicate and liaise with retailers to increase awareness regarding the traceability system. This will
involve both visits and written communications with retailers to ensure that they are correctly issuing the label code.
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APPENDIX 1:
I.F.F.P.G. LTD. MEMBERS LIST 31ST DECEMBER 2014
AB Raniplast
Gold Crop
Spaldings
Aspla
Hyplast
Spraychem
Barry Fingleton
Howard Allen
Total Polyfilm
BPI Formipac
Irish Polythene Agri
Trioplast AB
BPI Visqueen
SPG Crop Packaging Systems T/A ITW
Trioplast SMS
Aurivo Co-op
Kerry Agri
U.A.T. Ltd.
Clonleigh Co op
McKeon Eng./Agri supplies
Coveris Unterland AG
Dairygold Co-op
Qualpack
Volac Feeds Ltd
Duoplast AG
Quinn Packaging
Waterford Agri
Durapak Agri
RKW Werra
Zeus Packaging
Germinal Hardware
Rapfast
Polifilm Extrusion
Glanbia
Sotrafa
Wroclaw Property Services
APPENDIX 2:
CONTAMINATION REDUCTION CAMPAIGN PRESS RELEASE
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APPENDIX 3:
SAMPLE ADVERTISEMENTS 2014
IFFPG BRINGCENTRES ARE BACK!
FREE DRAW
Win a
TidyWrap
Recycling
Bin at
your bring
centre
in association with Farm Plastics Recycling Ltd.
Recycle Silage Plastic
ONLY €12 per ½ tonne
with label code and a proof of purchase (Invoice/Sales Docket).
Please ask your supplier for the IFFPG LABEL Code Number.
What else can we Recycle?
A
BULK FERTILISER
/ MEAL BAGS
(Remove Liners)
€15
B
SMALL FERTILISER
/ MEAL BAGS
(Incl. Bulk Liners)
€15
C
NETTING
& TWINE
€15
D
DRUMS
(Triple rinse Drums.)
€30
Categories A-C can now be recycled in used Bulk Fertiliser Bags with liners removed.
Category D €30 per farm plastics recycling bag (buy at your local Co-Op)
Donegal
Buncrana, Inishowen Co-op,
13th June
Carndonagh, Inishowen
Co-op, 14th June
Donegal Mart, 5th July
Letterkenny, Donegal
Creameries, 8th July
Ardara GAA, 9th July
Newtowncunningham,
Clonleigh Co-op, 30th June
Killybegs, Glen Stone,
10th July
Raphoe Mart, 1st July
Ballyshannon Mart, 11th July
Milford Mart, 3rd July
Opening times: 9am–5pm
(Unless otherwise stated).
Ballybofey & Stranorlar Mart,
4th July
IFFPG
IFFPG-Ad314-DD-118x200-May14-v2.indd 1
Call 1890 300 444
www.farmplastics.ie
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APPENDIX 4:
IFFPG CONTRACTORS 2015
Contractor Counties
2015-2020
IFFPG
Contractors
VK Agri - Killala, Co. Mayo
Smiths Recycling - Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
Walker Recycling Services - Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Pat O’Sullivan - Killorglin, Co. Kerry
WRS - Fermoy, Co. Cork
Leinster Environmentals - Dundalk, Co. Louth
CTB Recycling - Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
VK Agri
Leinster
Environmentals
Killala
Dundalk
Smiths Recycling
Ballyjamesduff
Walker Recycling
Services
Portlaoise
CTB Recycling
Gowran
Pat O’Sullivan
Killorglin
WRS
Fermoy
IFFPG Ltd.
Farm Plastics Recycling Ltd.
Waverly Office Park
Old Naas Road, Bluebell
Dublin 12
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APPENDIX 5:
PROPOSED BRING-CENTRES 2014
COUNTY
LOCATION
CARLOW
Tullow, Tom Nolan Knocklow House(off Shillelagh Road)
Fennagh, ProDig Attachments, Newtown
8th May
Borris Agri-Sales, Fennagh Rd
9th May
Carlow, Toughers Restaurant Carpark, Dublin Rd
15th May
Milford, Quins Of Baltinglass (Doyles Yard), Carlow
15th May
Virginia Lisgrey (County Council Yard)
27th May
Bailieborough, Sean A Smyth Transport, Virginia Rd
28th May
Kingscourt Mart
30th May
Mullagh Co-op, Mullagh
Cavan Mart
Belturbet County Council Yard
Ballyjamesduff Mart
Ballyconnell Huggins Pit
Dowra Mart
Glengevlin County Council Yard
CAVAN
CLARE
DATE
16th May
11th May
Cootehill Mart
13th May
Sixmilebridge Mart
28th May
Scariff Mart
2nd June
O Callaghans Mills, Queallys Yard(just off Sandpit Cross Junction)
3rd June
Lissycasey, Frure GAA
5th June
Ennis Mart
6th June
Ennistymon Mart
8th June
Kilfenora Mart
9th June
Inagh Central Waste Management Facility
Quilty GAA
11th June
Kilrush Mart
12th June
Labasheeda GAA
13th June
CORK 10th June (8.30-4.00pm)
Castlelyons, Glanbia 1st May
Midleton, McDonnells Grain store, Saleen
5th May
Mallow, Dairygold Co-op, Lombardstown
8th May
Donoughmore, Peter O Regan Transport, Coolmona
11th May
Mitchelstown Mart
Carrigtwohill, Fota Point Enterprise Park(opp Ballyseddy Garden Centre)
Castletownroche, Dairygold(Farrells)
Millstreet Dairygold Co-op
Blarney, Dairygold Co-op
May
Ballinhassig, Dairygold Co-op
May
13/14th May
16st May
19th May
21/22nd May
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P22
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COUNTY
LOCATION
DATE
Kanturk Mart
5/6th June
CORK
Charleville, Barretts Storage, Cooline, Ballyhea
Cloughduv, Dairygold Co-op, Muskerry
Macroom Mart
Bandon Mart
Minane Bridge, Dairygold Co-op
Timoleague, Barryroe Co-op
Clonakilty, Lissavaird Co-op
Schull, Derryconnell Landfill
Castletownbere, Noel Donegans Plant Hire, Derrymihin West
Bantry, Bantry Skip Hire, Dunbittern East
Skibbereen Mart
DONEGAL
Buncrana, Inishowen Co-op
Carndonagh, Inishowen Co-op
Newtowncunningham, Clonleigh Co-op
Raphoe Mart
Milford Mart
Ballybofey & Stranorlar Mart
Donegal Mart
Letterkenny, Donegal Creameries
Ardara GAA
Killybegs, Glen Stone
DUBLIN
GALWAY
Dunmanway, Murray Bros, Ardcahan Quarry
Ballyshannon Mart
11/12th June
18/19th June 24/25th June
27th June
29/30th June
2/3rd July
8th July
Lusk, Drummonds(Hartfords Yard) Ballough
23rd May
Greenogue, Toner Brothers
12th June
Clonberne, Arrabawn Co-op
Tuam Mart
11th May (9-3pm)
13/14th May
Headford Mart
18th May
Athenry Mart
22nd May
Portumna Mart
27th May
Loughrea Mart
2nd June
Gort Mart
4th June
Ballinasloe Mart
8th June
Mount Bellew Mart
Clifden Mart
KERRY
Maam Cross Mart
Cahirciveen Mart
10th June
21st July (10-12am)
21st July (2-4pm)
24/25th April
Miltown Mart
29th April
Kenmare Mart
5/6th May
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COUNTY
LOCATION
Rathmore, Cronin’s Old Pit, Shroone
8/9th May
Dingle, Ted Browne Tool Hire, Lispole
11/12th May
Castleisland Mart
15/16th May
Tralee Mart
22/23rd May
Listowel Mart
29/30th May
Castlemaine Kerry Agri 17/18th July
Killarney, Cronins Old Pit, Coolcaslagh
24/25th July
Killorglin, Hoares Machinery Yard
KILDARE
21/22nd August
Rathcoffey, Colin Dohertys Yard (Drummonds)
2nd July
Monasterevin, Ballykelly Maltings 3rd July
Athy, Liffey Mills
6th July
Allen Overflow Car-Park(opp Church & School)
Kilcullen Mart
KILKENNY
Carbury, Matthew Walshs Sandpit, Kilglass
Glenmore, Glanbia
8th July (12.30-7.00pm)
9th July
17th April
Urlingford, Hennessy Feeds, Woodsgift
22nd April
Ballyhale, Glanbia
29th April
Piltown, Glanbia
5th May
Kilmanagh, Glanbia
7th May
Kilkenny, Tim Byrne`s, Ballinalina, Waterford Rd
9th May
Callan Co-op
Ballyragget, Glanbia(Bridge Street)
17th June
Castlecomer, Eamon Nolans Farm, Loon
18th June
Gowran, Eamonn Nolan’s Yard, The Demense
LAOIS
12/13th May
Every Mon-Sat
Clonaslee, Anthony Mahers
4th july
Stradbally, The Malt House, Main Street Stradbally
7th July
Ballinakill Mart
15th July
Rathdowney, Ossory Showgrounds, Mountrath Rd
16th July Mountrath Mart
17th July
LEITRIM
Portlaoise, Walkers Yard, Clonkeen
Every Mon-Fri Manorhamilton Mart
10th April
Drumshambo Mart
15th April
Carrigallen Mart
DATE
17th April (9-12pm)
Ballinamore County Council yard
Kiltoghert Connaught Gold, Carrick
18th April
Mohill Mart
21st April
LIMERICK
17th April (2-5pm)
Kilmallock, Mill Green Ind Complex(Behind Mart)
10/11th April
Dromkeen, Old Meat Factory(was Dromkeen Foods),Drombane
17/18th April
Dromcolliher Mart
21st April
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COUNTY
LOCATION
Abbeyfeale Mart
Ballyhahill, Gortadroma Landfill
Pallaskenry GAA
Adare, Lynch’s Quarry, Kilfinny
3/4th June
8th June
12/13th June
10/11th July
Granard Mart
11th April
LONGFORD
Aughnacliffe GAA
14th April
Dromard GAA, Legga, Moyne
15th April
Longford, Shroid Slashers Gaa
16th April
Killashee GAA
17th April
Ballymahon Mart
18th April
Drumlish, Mulleady’s Civic Amenity Site
22nd April
Ardee, Drummonds Ltd, The Glebe
24th April
LOUTH
Townrath, Drummonds Ltd
The Bush, Seamus Murphy & Sons
13th June
Dundalk, Loughrans Stores Ltd, Haggardstown
26th June
Balla Mart
23rd April
MAYO
Ballina Mart
27th April
Swinford Showgrounds (Behind P N D Enterprise Park)
28th April (9-3pm)
Ballinrobe Mart
30th April /1st May
Belmullet, Old Creamery
5th June
14th July (9-12pm)
Glenamoy, Greg Conroy Stores
14th July (3-5pm)
Newport, Derrinumera Landfill
16th July (9-11pm)
Westport, O Gradys Yard, Carrownalurgan
Killala, Vincent Kearneys Yard, Cloonalaghan, Carrowmore Lacken,
Ballina
Newcastlewest, Shanahan`s Quarry, Barna
DATE
16th July (1-3pm)
Every Mon-Sat
Nobber, Farrelly Plant Hire, Castletown
2nd May
Navan, Drummonds, Alexander Reid
8th May
Clonard, Farrell Fuels, Towlagh
9th May
Kells, Drummonds, Balrath
15th May
Oldcastle, Drummonds(Drumone Agri), Drumone
16th May
Clonee Drummonds
22nd May
Trim, Royal Town & Country Stores,Ardbraccan, Kilmessan
29th May
MEATH
Kilcock, Sean Doyles Farm, Larchill, Newtown
Slane, Shields Plant Hire, Rathdrinagh
19th June
Longwood,William Buttimers Farm, Dalystown
20th June
Glaslough, McNallys Quarry
12th May
Threemilehouse GAA
14th May
Clones Mart
16th May
Ballybay Mart
19th May
Scotch Corner Landfill
MONAGHAN
6th June
21st May (8-4pm)
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COUNTY
LOCATION
Magheracloone GAA, Carrickmacross
23rd May
Broomfield Agri, Castleblayney
26th May
Shinrone, Liffey Mills
16th June
OFFALY
Birr, Loughnane Concrete
Banagher Liffey Mills
Tullamore, J. Grennan & Sons, Tinnycross
Clara Market, Moate Rd,
Cloghan, Gem Hardware, Banagher road
25/26th June
Edenderry, Tokn Grain
29/30th June
17/18th June
19th June
22/23rd June
24th June
Portarlington - Gracefield GAA
1st July
Ballaghadereen, The Fair Green
6th May
Castlerea Mart
8th May
Taughmaconnell Community Centre
Athleague, Brian Murray Stone & Quarry
17th June
Ballyleague GAA
19th June
ROSCOMMON
Rooskey, Old Glanbia Factory
Elphin Mart SLIGO
TIPPERARY
NORTH
15th June (9-2pm)
23rd June (9-2pm)
25th June
5th May (9-1pm)
Easky, Frank Flannelly’s Slatted Shed, Finod 5th May (2-5pm)
Drumcliffe, Seamus Water’s Farm, Castletown
Newport Mart
Ardcroney, Spillane Sand & Gravel, Borrisokane
4th July
11th July (9-3pm)
11/12th May
13th May
Nenagh Mart
14/15th May
Templemore Mart
18/19th May
Thurles Mart
Skreen, Eamonn Burke Ltd
Borrisoleigh, Tipperary Co-op
Ballymote Mart
DATE
20th May
21/22nd May
Roscrea, Riverstores(Old Bacon Factory), Castleholdings
25th May
Drombane Co-op
26th May
Clonmel Mart
20th April
Rosegreen, Tipperary Race Way
21st April
Laffinsbridge, Gleesons Quarries
22nd April
Gortnahoe, Glanbia, Fennor
23rd April
Golden, Gleeson Precast
24th April
Carrick-on-Suir Mart
27th April
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COUNTY
LOCATION
TIPPERARY
SOUTH
Gouldscross, Tipperary Co-op
28th April
Tipperary Town, Cappawhite Plant Hire, Davitt Street
29th April
Donohill, Gortdrum Mines
Mullinahone, Bretts, Ballyvadlea
WATERFORD
WESTMEATH
Cahir Mart
Portlaw, Quinns Agri-Stores
DATE
30th April/1st May
6th May
7/8th May
9th April
Gaultier Glanbia
10th April
Ballinaclough Equestrian Centre, Tramore
13th April
Tooraneena, Sliabh gCua Gaa, Kirwan Park
14th April
Dungarvan Glanbia
15th April
Kinsalebeg, James Leahy Quarry, Glistinane
16th April
Cappoquin, TJ Lomasney, Glenara Sand & Gravel, Kilahalla
17th April
Tallow Industrial Estate, Youghal Road
18th April
Castlepollard County Council Yard, Kinturk Avenue
24th April (9-4.30pm)
Delvin Mart
25rd April
Kilbeggan, John Gannon Concrete Ltd, Split Hill
28th April
Moate Agri Supplies, Dublin Road
30th April
Rochfortbridge, Ex-Ascon Site, Rhode Road
2nd May
Athlone, Colm Steel & Tools, Creggan, Dublin Road
7th May
Mullingar, Tom Flynn & Sons, The Downs
9th May
Foulksmills, Kehoe Farming, Bryanstown
24/25th June
WEXFORD
Clonroche, Glanbia
Wexford, Cooney Furlong Grain Ltd
1st July
Oulart, Kevin Cooney Ltd
3rd July
Bunclody, Glanbia (Old WFC)
9th July
Gorey, Casey Concrete, Coolishall
29th June
13th July
Enniscorthy Mart
16/17th July
New Ross Mart
22/23th July
Carnew, Gardiner Grain Ltd
19th May
WICKLOW
Aughrim, Herbst Group, Rednagh Road
21st May
Wicklow, Herbst Group, Kilpoole Hill
Baltinglass, Ivor Egars Farm, Lackereagh, Grangecon
Kilmacanogue, Marrakesh Ltd, Kilmurray, Bray
20th June
Roundwood, Fortune Plant Hire, Tomdara
22nd June
Blessington, Hudson Brothers Ltd, New Paddocks
22nd May
6th June
7th July
IFFPG
IFFPG Ltd.
Farm Plastics Recycling Ltd.
Waverly Office Park
Old Naas Road
Bluebell
Dublin 12
www.farmplastics.ie
IFFPG