National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024-2030
The Waste Management Act 1996 requires Local Authorities to make a waste management plan either individually or collectively for their functional areas.
Ireland is moving away from the traditional linear ‘take-make-use-dispose’ model towards a ‘circular economy’ regenerative growth model where resources are reused or recycled as much as possible and the generation of waste is minimised. The transition to a circular economy is essential to reduce pressure on natural resources, aid in achieving climate targets, support Sustainable Development Goals and create sustainable growth and jobs.
The transition to a circular economy requires a collaborative national response across all sectors of the economy through the lifecycle of products and materials.
This plan covers the period 2024 – 2030.