Thanks to your support, our membership has surpassed the target for 2016, as set by the Department of the Environment (DECLG). Repak ELT’s approval to run the single compliance scheme for tyres, stipulates that 500 economic operators register with the scheme, by the end of 2016.
As of today, over 600 tyre outlets from all sectors of the industry in both Ireland and the UK, have signed up to the scheme, which covers tyre operators’ legal obligations for tyres.
Reaching this target in the first quarter of the year is a positive start for the new scheme and highlights the priority the industry places on being legally compliant for the waste it generates. When you signed up as a member of Repak ELT you did more than cover your own business obligations. In joining Repak ELT you are showing support for compliant businesses throughout the industry. As more businesses become compliant, you help the identification and enforcement of non-compliant traders.
Dealing with end of life tyres is also a priority for Local Authorities in 2016. The Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities (WERLA) have coordinated an awareness raising campaign with all Local Authorities, starting with an increase in scheduled visits to tyre outlets nationwide. Under the terms of our operating approval, Repak ELT must report to all Local Authorities on a monthly basis.
In addition, Repak ELT is required to make the list of its members public. This list will be circulated to Local Authorities and will be available on Repak ELT’s website repakelt.ie, from 15th April.
Under current legislation (Tyres and Waste Tyres 2007), all tyre operators, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, retreaders, collectors and recyclers have an obligation to register and report their waste. Joining Repak ELT is an affordable, convenient and secure way for tyre operators to complete their legal waste obligations.
For further information or to join the scheme, visit www.repakelt.ie, or call 01 4618 600, to talk to a member of the team.