Irish Farmers Journal Interactive - 09 September 2006:... -
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Published on: 9/9/2006
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"The scheme was a terrific success," according to Claire Dunne, environment officer with Offaly Co Council, who coordinated the pilot effort.
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Claire Dunne congratulated farmers for delivering the waste materials in the condition necessary for recycling.Only a very small proportion of bags or containers were not accepted because they were not properly cleaned and some cans were taken home, cleaned and brought back again.
The pilot scheme was free to farmers for the first 20 containers thanks to sponsorship from Repak and the Vodafone and Conservation Irelands fund.Claire also thanked members of FARM, BASIS, IFA and PCS for their help during the pilot.