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THE NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
WASTE COUNCIL
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the National Construction & Demolition Waste Council do?
The key aim of the National Construction & Demolition Waste Council (NCDWC) is to provide a framework for achieving compliance with C&D waste recycling targets set out by the Minister for the Environment in his policy statement "Changing our Ways" (50% recycling by 2003, increasing to 85% by 2013). The Council also promotes best practice with regard to C&D waste prevention and minimisation.
What is the NCDWC Voluntary Industry Initiative?
The aim of the Voluntary Industry Initiative is to involve all organisations represented on the NCDWC to commit themselves by undertaking a number of agreed actions which will seek to minimise C&D Waste and promote and accelerate C & D Waste recycling. Further information can be obtained from the "Voluntary Industry Initiative" section of this website.
Where can I obtain NCDWC publications?
Publications can be obtained on this website by clicking on the "Publications/Reports" menu. Publications can also be obtained by contacting the Secretariat, Caitríona Carter on 01-4066066 or ccarter@cif.ie.
Can I become a member of the NCDWC?
The National Construction & Demolition Waste Council was established by the Forum for the Construction Industry on the recommendation of Task Force B4 (Recycling of Construction & Demolition Waste) report. The Council therefore comprises all organisations recognised as having a significant contribution to make and at this point in time new membership is not being considered.

Where can I obtain information on C&D Waste Legislation?
The NCDWC in conjunction with the Construction Inductry Federation and the Master Builders and Contractors Association published a booklet entitled "Guide to Construction & Demolition Waste Legislation". This publication is available for download in the "Publications/Reports" section of this website.

Further information on C&D waste legislation can also be obtained from the following sources:

  • The NCDWC Secretariat at 01-4066066 or ccarter@cif.ie.
  • The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government at 01-888 2000 or visit their website (www.environ.ie)
  • The Irish Statute Book website (www.irishstatutebook.ie) allows you view copies of all Irish legislation from 1922 - 2005
  • Official Copies of all Irish legislation can also be purchased from the Government Publications Office at 01 - 6476000

Where can I obtain information on the management and recycling of C&D Waste?
In addition to the NCDWC, there are a number of other organisations that provide information on managment and recycling of C&D waste. Contact details for these organisations can be obtained from our "Links" section.

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