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Sustainable waste management practices are central to Ireland’s progress towards a circular economy. This means we are trying to keep goods in circulation for longer, moving away from the linear take (natural resources), make (goods) and dispose (waste) cycle. Our customers frequently come to us for tips on how to make their business more sustainable when it comes to waste management. Although there are many ways to become more sustainable, and advice greatly depends on the customer, there are 3 general steps we will always encourage.   Segregate your waste streams Sustainable waste management firstly requires effective segregation of each...

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) enter drain systems when Food Service Establishments prepare food and wash food equipment. FOGs solidify in the sewer, which can cause blockages in public drains, leading to flooding and expensive damage. Therefore, correct waste management practices are required for FOGs. Commercial food businesses must have an FOG license*, and an installed grease trap to prevent FOG’s entering the wider sewer system. This EPA requirement is enforced by Galway City and County Councils, with fines for businesses who fail to comply.   What is a grease trap? A grease trap is...

Skip Hire Do’s and Don’ts Our staff have made some suggestions that will help you when you are planning and ordering a skip from Walsh Waste. Do’s Order in plenty time. Organise rubbish before the skip’s arrival, to gain a better idea of the skip size required. If you are getting rid of a mattress, use it as a lid on top once everything is flat inside the skip. If getting rid of paint cans, place in black bag and leave on top of skip. A skip that must go on fresh tarmac can be placed on planks of wood....

It’s been a busy October for us here at Walsh Waste, here’s what we got up to…   Anniversary Celebrations We celebrated 50 years in business! 50 years ago, in 1972, a young Clem Walsh visited his brother PJ in America, and considered how the large ‘dumpsters’ could be incorporated into the existing Walsh Crane Hire business at home. Many strategic decisions later, his vision proves successful, as Walsh Waste now offers a range of waste solutions to domestic and commercial markets in Galway. Over the previous weeks, we have been documenting the growth of Walsh Waste on our social...