Greyhound Household are delighted to continue our sponsorship with Clondalkin Tidy Towns.
CTT work tirelessly to ensure the local area is beautifully maintained.
If you see them out & about make sure to give them a beep & a wave. This is our 3rd year being involved with Clondalkin Tidy Towns and we are thrilled to be able to continue our partnership with such a great local organisation.
Pat O’Sullivan from Clondalkin Tidy Towns being presented with the sponsorship cheque by Paul from Greyhound in the 1916 Commemorative Garden.
The team behind Clondalkin Tidy Towns have some exciting projects coming up and we cannot wait to see how they get on.
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Dublin’s 2016 Recycling Champion Has Been Found!!
Image: Margaret Dunlea at her home in Inchicore with Paul Mulhall and Iosach Oriain from Greyhound Household.
So, some of us had the absolute pleasure of spending part of our Friday morning presenting Dublin’s latest Recycling Champion; Margaret Dunlea from Inchicore with her prizes!
Not a bad start to the bank holiday weekend eh?
After committing to the Recycling Champion challenge at the end of May, Margaret and her family put in a considerable amount of work, which resulted in a 43% increase in their green and brown bin usage!
As a result of her dedication, Margaret today became the delighted recipient of €1,000 along with a 3 month supply of Obeo food waste boxes!
Speaking this morning, Margaret said;
I think everyone can see the logic of recycling. It reduces landfill sites and safeguards the environment well into the future. We all want to do our bit, for recycling to work however, it needs to be both convenient and affordable. Having designated bins has helped greatly here and Greyhound’s collection service is a dependable one. Segregating waste properly does require a re-education of the whole family to ‘put it in the right bin!’ My teenage boys are good for the most part but it has been a learning curve for everyone! I have been a Greyhound customer for a few years now and I have always found their customer service excellent!
Our reports also show that there has also been a 56% reduction in black bin waste across all 38 of this year’s participating households, a positive impact which is fantastic to see!
This is a record for the competition, which has now been running for three years.
Greyhound Household’s Managing Director, John Brosnan said:
The amount of waste reduction achieved by all the participating households was very impressive. It is indicative of what households everywhere can achieve by embracing recycling. My heartiest congratulations to the winner, Margaret Dunlea.
Don’t forget to watch out for our next Recycling Champion Competition! It really could be you!
Dublin Bring Centres
Dublin City Council operates 8 community Bring Centres within its Administrative Area.
Bring Centres have set opening and closing times, similar to Recycling Centres but are smaller in size and serve a smaller community. They also accept fewer waste streams than Recycling Centres. There is a charge for disposing of ‘green’ waste at these centres; e.g. grass and garden clippings. Other types of waste are accepted free of charge.
Bring Centres can be found at the following locations:
Grangegorman
Collins Avenue
Oscar Traynor Road
Gullistan Terrace
Herzog Park
Kylemore Park North
Eamonn Ceannt Park
Windmill Road
For further details on the types of waste accepted,along with full addresses & opening times click here.
Bring Banks, which are smaller, self service facilities for the disposal of glass can be found at the following locations in South Dublin County Council areas.
In some of these locations, facilities for the disposal of clothes, fabrics and aluminium cans are also provided.
St. Judes GAA club
Fettercairn Community Centre Car Park
Ahernes Pub Car Park
Tymon Park Car Park
Sean Walsh Park
Ard Mhuire National School
Greenhills Community Centre
Whitechurch Shopping Centre Car Park
Old Orchard Inn
Corner of Grange Road/Sarah Curran Avenue
Rathfarnham Shopping Centre
Rathcoole Community centre
Rathfarnham Athletics Club
St. Marys National School
The Square Tallaght
Jobstown House
Molloys Car Park
Kingswood Shopping Centre Car Park
Red Cow Complex
Perrystown Community Centre
Grange Castle Business Park
Ashleaf Shopping Centre
Green Isle Hotel
Bawnogue Enterprise and Community Centre
Corkagh Park Car Park
Quarryvale Community & Leisure Centre
The Mill Shopping Centre
Lidl Nangor Road
Bawnogue Shopping Centre Car Park
Firhouse Community Centre Car Park
Jobstown Community Centre
Scoil Cois Life
Lord Lucan Textile Bring Bank
Griffeen Road
Lucan Spa Hotel Car Park
Eurospar Lucan (Beside Penny Hill Pub)
Lucan Sports Ground Car Park
Lord Lucan Pub
Tallaght Leisure Centre
Greenogue Business Park
For the full list please visit http://www.sdcc.ie/services/recycling-waste/bring-banks
Little Green Tips #6
#ThisIsAGoodOne #LittleGreenTips6
Allocate your main kitchen bin to your recyclables…
(you’ll always have way more of these!)
…and keep 2 small caddies on your counter or under your sink for food waste (brown bin) and general waste (black bin).
Washing out packaging and segregating your waste more effectively will soon become second nature because you will no longer have the room for lots of dirty packaging or food waste in your main kitchen bin.
You will also become hyper aware of the food you’re throwing away which should help you to save money when you’re doing your grocery shopping!
#WinWin
Industry News: Electrical Recycling
Irish people recycled 15 million electrical items last year.
The new annual report from WEEE Ireland shows a 15% increase in electrical appliances recycled.
The body said that Irish people are the best in Europe when it comes to electrical recycling.
Under the WEEE scheme, consumers can recycle electrical goods by returning them to the store where they were bought.
Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland, said that the figures are impressive.
“We did about a quarter of a million televisions and monitors, about nine million small appliances, which would include things like toasters, microwaves, hairdryers – anything with a battery or a plug,” he said.
“And in addition to all of that, we’ve done over 600,000 large household appliances, including 90,000 fridge freezers.”
Last year, Irish retailers collected 15,706 tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment, accounting for over half the amount of this waste collected.
This increase – from 12,370 tonnes in 2014 – means that WEEE Ireland has the highest percentage of take-back from retailers than any other country in the EU, the company stated.
Article & Images: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ireland-best-in-europe-for-electrical-recycling-745664.html and http://www.98fm.com/Irish-Recycled-15-Million-Electrical-Items-Last-Year
To view the latest WEEE Ireland report click here
For more information on recycling appliances in your local area visit;
http://www.recycleit.ie/
OR
http://www.sdcc.ie/services/recycling-waste/recycling-centres
OR
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-water-waste-and-environment-waste-and-recycling
ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT!!
There’s only 1 week left in our 2016 Recycling Champion Competition and the heat is ON!
We are currently monitoring the bin weights of Denise Scully from Cherry Orchard and Margaret Dunlea from Inchicore. The objective for both is to legitimately move as much waste as possible from their black bins to their green and brown bins.
Next week, one of these lucky contestants will be crowned Dublin’s Recycling Champion 2016 and will be the recipient of €1,000 AND a 3 month supply of Obeo food waste boxes!
We caught up with Denise and she said that she has been busy making sure that everybody in the house is putting the right rubbish in the right bins. If something goes into the wrong bin, she makes sure the culprit takes it back out straight away :0)
‘It’s just a matter of getting into a habit of washing out cans and food packaging, checking what goes where and being more aware of food waste.’
Do you have any tips you’d like to share this week?
Find this post on Facebook and post your tips in the comments. Use the hashtag #littlegreentips so we can find you!
Career Opportunities at Greyhound!
Are you interested in a career at Greyhound? We are highly successful in attracting and retaining the very best talent. Our method is simple; through a rigorous recruitment and performance management process we identify and develop business leaders with the drive and ambition to achieve our commercial targets.
At Greyhound, a culture exists where success is rewarded and career progression is fast tracked. We believe in making decisions based on merit not on the level of position held.
If you are interested in pursuing a career at Greyhound, read on or visit the careers section of our website.
General Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Manager.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be highly motivated, ambitious and have a proven track record of delivering results in a challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Implementing and updating the Health & Safety Plan for the Group to achieve and maintain the relevant Health & Safety management system standards.
• Maintaining a relevant, up to date and comprehensive safety statement for the Group.
• Maintaining a complete register of method statements and safety risk assessments relating to all aspects of jobs.
• Developing an in depth understanding of technical processes and methods used throughout company operations.
• Deliver Safety Training and ensure prompt and systematic training and induction of all staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of training and a training matrix data base.
• Development and implement a safety audit plan to attain the ISO18001 standard.
• Anticipating and reacting swiftly to business needs and key developments with appropriate viable Health & Safety solutions.
• Maintaining knowledge of the waste industry best practice and other standards in health and safety domains.
• Update and deliver safety tool box talks for all staff and maintain records of same.
• Manage accident / incident investigations and ensure all accidents/incidents are reported in an appropriate manner.
• Provide assistance to manage Environmental issues within the group and meet with regulatory authorities as required.
• Conduct Environmental testing and complete returns to ensure the Group complies with Environment regulations and Environmental permits.
Key Deliverables:The post holder will be expected to have:
o Implemented a comprehensive management system including SOP’s to enable Group Managers audit operations to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
o Set up a comprehensive auditing system to audit the adopted safety systems.
o Set up comprehensive training systems and maintain records.
o Develop and operate a safety system to the ISO 18001 standard.
o Delivered a functioning Health & Safety integrated Management System covering all aspects of the company’s operations from collection of waste right through to processing of collected material.
o Built up an in-depth understanding of EHS operational practices and implement systems for new processes in an accurate, timely and efficient way.
Skills & Experience
o A Degree in Health and Safety.
o Membership of ISOH or similar body.
o A Certificate in Environmental Science.
o 5 years’ experience in Industry in an Environmental, Health & Safety role with some experience gained within the Waste Industry desirable.
o Some knowledge of Waste Collection permits & Waste Facility permits.
o Skill set to develop and manage safety audits.
o Good computer skills.
o Full clean driving licence.
o Proven ability to influence and develop a Safety culture in a diverse organisation.
Greyhound Recycling is an Equal Opportunities EmployerClick here to apply or View More Career Opportunities at Greyhound.
Exclusive 25% Discount from Obeo!
Obeo and Greyhound have teamed up to offer you a discount on the cleanest and most convenient way to recycle food waste.
Say goodbye to smelly bins and leaky bin liners and say hello to fuss-free recycling. Obeo goes straight from your kitchen counter top into your brown bin!
Greyhound customers get an exclusive 25% discount until the end of August 2016 which means that they get 30 Obeo Food Waste Boxes (3 month supply) for only €22!
Don’t forget to follow us online and on social media for more offers, tips and competitions!
AND THE FINALISTS ARE…
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
The competition has been fierce and the figures were pretty close but we are delighted to announce the finalists for the Dublin Recycling Champion 2016!
Denise Scully from Cherry Orchard and Margaret Dunlea from Inchicore are now going head to head for a chance to win €1,000 AND a 3 month supply of Obeo food waste boxes!
A HUGE thanks to all 38 households for getting involved! On average there’s been a 56% reduction in your black bin weights which is absolutely fantastic. Keep up the good work and watch this space for updates on our two finalists!
Finalists to be Announced This Week!
Our Recycling Champion Finalists will be announced this week!!
Both of our Recycling Champion Finalists will have their bin weights monitored for another two weeks.The household that has legitimately moved the most waste from their black bin to their green and brown bins will be the lucky winner of €1,000!
AND…the lovely folks at Obeo have generously offered to give our 2016 Recycling Champion winner a 3-month supply of their food waste boxes! How nice is that!
Thanks Obeo!
Don’t forget to follow us online and social media for more offers, tips and competitions!
Little Green Tips #5
Follow our Little Green Tips online to make reducing, reusing and recycling waste easier in your home.
Did you know that the average family wastes €50 per month on discarded food?
That’s €600 per year!
Using your brown bin saves money because you become more aware of the food you buy and waste.
It’s also better for the environment because you avoid sending food waste to a landfill where it produces harmful greenhouse gases.
Most importantly, recycling food waste is the law. Food waste can no longer be placed in your general waste bin.
Visit stopfoodwaste.ie for more tips on reducing food waste in your home.
Greyhound In Ardmore & Montrose
Greyhound is proud to have made a contribution to the Ardmore Montrose Residents Association’s Annual Family Fun Day which took place on Saturday 25th June.
We supplied some general, recycling and organic waste bins to help residents keep the park clean during the day. Our Customer Experience Officer; Iosach Oriain also popped in to to say hello and to make sure our information leaflets were available for residents.
Alan Smyth of the Ardmore Montrose Residents Association said;‘We’d like to sincerely thank Greyhound for contributing to our Family Fun Day and for supplying us with plenty of wheelie bins to segregate our waste on the day. This made cleaning up a lot easier. It was also very helpful for our residents to see the ‘What Goes in My Bin’ information leaflets. The Greyhound colouring packs went down very well with the kids too! It’s fantastic to see local Irish businesses getting involved with community events and it’s very much appreciated by all of us here in Ardmore and Montrose Estates.’
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Washing out packaging and segregating your waste more effectively will soon become second nature because you will no longer have the room for lots of dirty packaging or food waste in your main kitchen bin.
You will also become hyper aware of the food you’re throwing away which should help you to save money when you’re doing your grocery shopping!
#WinWin
Last year, Irish retailers collected 15,706 tonnes of waste electrical and electronic equipment, accounting for over half the amount of this waste collected.
This increase – from 12,370 tonnes in 2014 – means that WEEE Ireland has the highest percentage of take-back from retailers than any other country in the EU, the company stated.
Article & Images: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ireland-best-in-europe-for-electrical-recycling-745664.html and http://www.98fm.com/Irish-Recycled-15-Million-Electrical-Items-Last-Year
To view the latest WEEE Ireland report click here
For more information on recycling appliances in your local area visit;
http://www.recycleit.ie/
OR
http://www.sdcc.ie/services/recycling-waste/recycling-centres
OR
http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-water-waste-and-environment-waste-and-recycling
General Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance Manager.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be highly motivated, ambitious and have a proven track record of delivering results in a challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Implementing and updating the Health & Safety Plan for the Group to achieve and maintain the relevant Health & Safety management system standards.
• Maintaining a relevant, up to date and comprehensive safety statement for the Group.
• Maintaining a complete register of method statements and safety risk assessments relating to all aspects of jobs.
• Developing an in depth understanding of technical processes and methods used throughout company operations.
• Deliver Safety Training and ensure prompt and systematic training and induction of all staff.
• Maintaining accurate records of training and a training matrix data base.
• Development and implement a safety audit plan to attain the ISO18001 standard.
• Anticipating and reacting swiftly to business needs and key developments with appropriate viable Health & Safety solutions.
• Maintaining knowledge of the waste industry best practice and other standards in health and safety domains.
• Update and deliver safety tool box talks for all staff and maintain records of same.
• Manage accident / incident investigations and ensure all accidents/incidents are reported in an appropriate manner.
• Provide assistance to manage Environmental issues within the group and meet with regulatory authorities as required.
• Conduct Environmental testing and complete returns to ensure the Group complies with Environment regulations and Environmental permits.
Key Deliverables:
The post holder will be expected to have:
o Implemented a comprehensive management system including SOP’s to enable Group Managers audit operations to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
o Set up a comprehensive auditing system to audit the adopted safety systems.
o Set up comprehensive training systems and maintain records.
o Develop and operate a safety system to the ISO 18001 standard.
o Delivered a functioning Health & Safety integrated Management System covering all aspects of the company’s operations from collection of waste right through to processing of collected material.
o Built up an in-depth understanding of EHS operational practices and implement systems for new processes in an accurate, timely and efficient way.
Skills & Experience
o A Degree in Health and Safety.
o Membership of ISOH or similar body.
o A Certificate in Environmental Science.
o 5 years’ experience in Industry in an Environmental, Health & Safety role with some experience gained within the Waste Industry desirable.
o Some knowledge of Waste Collection permits & Waste Facility permits.
o Skill set to develop and manage safety audits.
o Good computer skills.
o Full clean driving licence.
o Proven ability to influence and develop a Safety culture in a diverse organisation.
Greyhound Recycling is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Click here to apply or View More Career Opportunities at Greyhound.
Don’t forget to follow us online and on social media for more offers, tips and competitions!
Don’t forget to follow us online and social media for more offers, tips and competitions!
It’s also better for the environment because you avoid sending food waste to a landfill where it produces harmful greenhouse gases.
Most importantly, recycling food waste is the law. Food waste can no longer be placed in your general waste bin.
Visit stopfoodwaste.ie for more tips on reducing food waste in your home.
Greyhound is proud to have made a contribution to the Ardmore Montrose Residents Association’s Annual Family Fun Day which took place on Saturday 25th June.