Farm Plastics

The IFFPG (Irish Farm Film Producers Group) is Ireland's only government licensed recycling compliance scheme, responsible for providing an efficient and cost effective farm plastics recycling service to farmers nationwide.  IFFPG collects both at the farmyard and at bring-centres. The Scheme is "not for profit" and funded through a levy that is charged on all silage plastic that members place on the market, as well as a weight based collection fee charged to farmers.

The enforcement of the Farm Plastic Regulations is the responsibility of local authorities through their Waste Enforcement Officers. IFFPG assists local authorities with enforcement. A Labelling Tracking Website has been developed by IFFPG, which is accessible only to Local Authority Waste Enforcement Officer. This site helps Local Authorities to identify and prosecute non-compliant suppliers of silage plastic. Producers or suppliers of silage plastic that fail to comply with the regulations are liable to face prosecution and fines of up to €3,000. If you suspect that there is a supplier of silage plastic not complying with the Regulations, please contact Environment Section, Laois County Council on 057 8674316.

The Collection of farm plastics is run by the IFFPG, please contact them on 01 408 9966 or Locall 1890 300 444 or write to IFFPG Ltd, Waverly Office Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12.

For further information, please visit the IFFPG website: www.farmplastics.ie