Liz O'Donnell
Ceist:48 Ms O'Donnell asked the Minister for the Environment if he will give details of the current method of toxic waste disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Toxic Waste Disposal.
The bulk of hazardous waste arisings in Ireland are recycled or otherwise recovered. A significant quantity of hazadous wastes are incinerated on site by a small number of plants; hazardous wastes are also disposed of in Ireland by landfill and physico-chemical treatment. Hazardous waste is also exported from Ireland for incineration, recycling and physico-chemical treatment.