Waste Management Plan
National Waste Management Plan For A Circular Economy 2024 - 2030
Ireland’s National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024–2030 replaces the previous regional-based system with a single, unified national framework.
National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024–2030
The National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024–2030 sets out Ireland’s national framework for preventing and managing waste, and supporting the transition from a traditional “take‑make‑dispose” model to a circular economy, where materials are reused, repaired and recycled as much as possible and waste generation is minimised.
The Plan was developed by the Regional Waste Management Planning Offices on behalf of all local authorities, in line with legal requirements under the Waste Management Act 1996.
It includes a range of ambitious targets and actions to help reduce waste and improve how it is managed. These include:
- Reducing overall waste generation with a target of zero total waste growth per person over the life of the Plan
- Increasing recycling and better separation of waste
- Encouraging more reuse and repair, with a target reuse level of up to 20 kg per person each year
Together, these measures aim to protect the environment, save resources, and encourage more sustainable everyday choices by households and communities.
You can find the full Plan here:
View the National Waste Management Plan
If you have any queries in relation to waste management, please contact the Environment Section by phone on 059 913 6231 or email environment@carlowcoco.ie
Related Information
Carlow County Council Waste Management Bye Laws
Carlow County Council, pursuant to Section 35(1) of the Waste Management Act 1996 and Section 199(1) of the Local Government Act 2001 and in accordance with Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, hereby makes the following bye-laws.