Under the Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 as amended, an exemption was provided that allowed farmers to dispose of green waste by burning i.e. untreated/uncontaminated wood, trees, tree trimmings, leaves and brush which were generated by agricultural practices.
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has signed an extension to the exemption under waste management rules, which allows farmers to burn green or agricultural waste as a last resort until 28th February 2023 and then over a three-month period from 1st September to 30th November 2023. WASTE MANAGEMENT (PROHIBITION OF WASTE DISPOSAL BY BURNING)(AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2023
The exemption allows farmers to burn green – or agricultural – waste that was cut between September and February, inclusive, as long as a notice is given to Environment Dept. of Laois County Council. See form in this regard. Statutory Notice ERCC Notification
If you require further information / clarification on this please contact Steven Craig on (057) 8674324.
Further Information
Laois County Council, Environment Section Tel: (057)-8674312
Prescribed Burning Code of Practice – Ireland (Health and Safety Authority)
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.