Waste & Circular Economy — FAQ (Ireland)

Ireland · Construction · Waste · Circular Economy

Clear, authoritative answers to the most common questions on construction & demolition (C&D) waste in Ireland: rules, responsibility, the Circular Economy Act, and C&D Waste Management Plans — plus how Hub360 gives you digital proof and audit-ready records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Click to expand each answer. All guidance reflects Irish context for C&D waste and haulage.

Q1: What are the rules for construction & demolition waste in Ireland? ›

C&D waste must be handled by permitted collectors and delivered to authorised facilities. Councils and clients increasingly expect digital, auditable proof of movements — dates, routes, destinations and materials — not just paper dockets that can be lost or disputed.

• Use permitted hauliers and keep permit details to hand
• Deliver to authorised recovery/recycling or disposal facilities
• Keep an auditable trail for inspections, tenders and client reports

How Hub360 helps: Every load is tracked with GPS, photos and digital dockets, creating a searchable chain of custody you can show instantly in audits or disputes.

Q2: Who is responsible for C&D waste disposal — the contractor, haulier, or facility? ›

Responsibility is shared, but the main contractor is usually accountable to the council for how materials are managed. That’s why end-to-end traceability across hauliers and facilities is critical.

• Contractors: ensure plans, records and approved destinations
• Hauliers: follow agreed routes and record evidence per load
• Facilities: issue accurate receipts/records for incoming materials

How Hub360 helps: Hub360 builds a single chain of custody from site to facility, protecting contractors and subcontractors with clear, time-stamped proof.

Q3: What is Ireland’s Circular Economy Act and why does it matter? ›

The Circular Economy Act sets Ireland on a landfill-reduction path and prioritises recycling and recovery. For construction, it raises expectations for diverting C&D waste from landfill and proving where materials end up.

• Plan for segregation, reuse and recycling on projects
• Document the final destination of each material stream
• Use verifiable records to avoid delays and penalties

How Hub360 helps: Hub360 proves loads were delivered to authorised recovery/recycling facilities — not landfill — with GPS, photos and digital dockets tied to each job.

Q4: What is a Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan (C&D WMP)? ›

A C&D WMP is a written plan for large projects that sets out how waste will be prevented, reused, recycled and disposed of — and requires evidence that the plan was followed.

• Define material streams and intended destinations
• Track tonnages, dates, and facilities as work proceeds
• Compile evidence for client handover and council review

How Hub360 helps: Hub360 captures live data (tonnages, timestamps, routes, facilities) so you can fill in and back up your WMP with real evidence — not guesswork.

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