Farm Plastics
The IFFPG (Irish Farm Film Producers Group Ltd.) is Ireland’s only approved farm plastics recycling compliance scheme. It is responsible for providing an efficient and cost effective farm plastics recycling service to farmers nationwide. IFFPG collects both at the farmyard and at bring-centres. The Scheme is “not for profit” and funded through a levy that is charged on all silage plastic that members place on the market, as well as a weight based collection fee charged to farmers.
Regulations
The enforcement of the Farm Plastic Regulations is the responsibility of local authorities through their Waste Enforcement Officers. IFFPG assists local authorities with enforcement. A Label Tracking Website has been developed by IFFPG, which is accessible only to Local Authority Waste Enforcement Officers. This site helps Local Authorities to identify and prosecute non-compliant suppliers of silage plastic. Producers or suppliers of silage plastic that fail to comply with the regulations are liable to face prosecution and fines of up to €3,000. If you suspect that there is a supplier of silage plastic not complying with the Regulations, please contact Environment Section of Laois County Council on 057-8664000.
Dates for the 2023 programme have yet to be confirmed but when available all details can be seen here: https://farmplastics.ie/pick-up-dates/
Laois
| Stradbally, Town & Country | Mon 23rd October (Hrs 9-4pm) |
| Ballinakill Mart | Wed 25th Oct (Hrs 9-4pm) |
| Mountrath Mart | Fri 27th October (Hrs 9-4pm) |
| Donaghmore Tirlan | Tues 31st Oct & Wed 1st Nov (Hrs 9-4pm) |
| Clonaslee, Corbett`s Old Quarry, Castlecuffe (R32R6Y2) | Sat 18th Nov (Hrs 9-4pm) |
The farm plastics collection is run by the IFFPG. Please contact them directly on 01-408 9966 or Locall 1890 300 444 with any queries.
Further Information
IFFPG website – www.farmplastics.ie
Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations, 2001
Note: This page is a guide only. It does not purport to provide, and should not be relied upon as, a legal interpretation of the Regulations. Laois County Council advises you to read the Regulations in full.