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ERP Ireland was established in 2005 as a result of the success and expansion of ERP in Europe. To date ERP Ireland has 75 members and continues to grow annually. So far this year we have collected an average of 9.5kg of electronic waste per person, over double the EU target of 4kg per person. This marks an impressive achievement for ERP Ireland and reflects the remarkable shift in the public’s attitude towards electronic recycling.

As ERP Ireland is part of a pan-European recycling operation we can avail of synergies and volume sales and provide member companies with economies of scale and competitive pricing. ERP Ireland enforces a fair and competitive pricing policy which reflects real collection volumes and return rates. For more information email: ireland(at)erp-recycling(dot)org

A new era for ERP Ireland Martin Tobin has been appointed General Manager for European Recycling Platform (ERP) Ireland. In his new role, Tobin is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of ERP’s WEEE collection strategy in Ireland. Have you a question? Ask Martin?

ERP has launched a new campaign to encourage people to “Be Free” of their electrical waste and used batteries. Duncan Stewart will launch the first “Be Free” recycling event in Kerry at the Mart, in Tralee on March 14th. The campaign takes a fresh approach to recycling and is set to inspire the general public and encourage them to recycle their electrical appliances. Duncan will also unveil ERP’s recycled garden which consists of a life-size kitchen with magnificent floral displays growing out of various waste household appliances. ERP will be running recycling events throughout the year, taking one in a series of themed recycled gardens on tour.

John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Martin Tobin, General Manager, ERP at the launch of the Be Free campaign

John Gormley TD, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government commended the campaign saying, “Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the EU today. The responsibility of reducing the amount of electronic waste going into landfill cannot be achieved by industry and government alone. Householders have an important role to play in reducing the amount of electronic waste going to landfill. ERP provides a valuable service by providing these “Be Free” recycling days in local areas to make it convenient for householders to recycle their unwanted electrical equipment.”

Click here to see the schedule of recycling days

For more information on ERP’s Be Free campaign visit www.befreewitherp.ie

ERP Ireland has announced a new service which eliminates the administrative burden for retailers in order for them to comply with EU Waste Management Regulations. ERP’s new service replaces the old system where retailers who sell Electrical and Electronic equipment had to apply every year for a certificate of registration through their local authorities and pay a €20 administration fee. With ERP’s new service, retailers need only register once with the compliance scheme and this service is free of charge. ERP is responsible for registering retailers in Limerick, Cavan, Clare, Fingal, Kerry, Louth, Meath and Monaghan.

All retailers have to do to avail of this new service is, opt out of their local authorities register and email ERP’s retailer registration at retailerreg(at)erp-recycling(dot)org

ERP Ireland is Dreaming of a Green Christmas ERP Ireland issued a timely Christmas appeal to the public to gather together their used batteries and bring them to be recycled free of charge at any retail outlet selling similar types of batteries. ERP organised 68 open days across Ireland in 2008 and as part of its Christmas appeal campaign, the company has announced eight final free open days for the public to can bring items such as TVs, washing machines, IT equipment, fridge freezers and stereos – anything that has, or indeed had, a battery or plug!

Santa Claus, John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Little Miss Positive (Emma Reid, 10 years old, Lucan) and Martin Tobin, General Manager, European Recycling Platform (ERP) at the launch of the ERP Christmas Waste Battery Appeal

Ireland is one of the first four countries in Europe, along with Spain, Finland and Austria, to implement the new Waste Battery Directive as of 26th September 2008. Under the directive, anyone can leave their waste batteries for recycling free of charge, to over 3,500 ERP designated collection points, including retail outlets selling equivalent batteries, or other authorised collection points. The scope and breadth of this service has been aligned with the learnings of ERP members across Europe. Learn more.

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Email: ireland(at)erp-recycling(dot)org

Tel: +353 1 299 5642

Fax: +353 1 299 5644

Registered Name: European WEEE Platform Ireland Limited.
Registered Address: Block C, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2.
Registered Number: 404550

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