The Construction Industry Federation has responded to the phasing out of the waste recovery and landfill levy exemptions for construction and demolition waste, which will come into effect on 1st September 2024.
Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation said: “It is a shared objective of both government and industry to reduce construction waste. The federation is fully supportive of the circular economy and the principal of sustainability across the construction industry. We look forward to engaging with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the further implementation of these measures in the months ahead.”
The ending of exemptions will be rolled out in four phases, commencing on 1st September 2024. Transitional provisions apply to mitigate costs enabling the industry to adapt new procedures to utilise byproduct classification as appropriate.
Hubert Fitzpatrick said: “An exemption will remain in place to support brownfield development, benefiting from existing infrastructure. This approach is consistent with Ireland’s latest National Development Plan, which prioritises brownfield development within the context of sustainable urban growth and environmental protection. We will continue to engage with the Department and the Environmental Protection Agency to address any issues arising from these changes and to explore further opportunities for enhancing construction circularity.”
