T2443 Collection and Treatment of Paints and Varnishes

The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the collection and treatment of paints and varnishes from household recycling centres (HRC's) for the purpose of separation and distribution to treatment facilities and reprocessing centres for recycling and where appropriate energy recovery with landfill as a last resort. A single bidder may appointed.

The Council accepts oil and water-based paints and varnishes at its household recycling centres (HRCs). The Council currently collects approximately 900 filled 1100 litre (euro) containers amounting to approximately 300 tonnes of a mixture of oil based and water-based paints and varnishes per annum. Suitable 1100 Ltr (euro) containers are provided by and maintained by the Contractor with appropriate safety and information signage applied. When full containers are removed off the Premises, the Contractor replaces with an empty, clean and well maintained container. Additional information: Additional information can be found at section VI.3