Karen Walsh: It is illegal to burn waste such as plastics or silage wraps

There is a duty to dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly way, says Karen Walsh.
Karen Walsh: It is illegal to burn waste such as plastics or silage wraps

Farmers are often confused as to their rights and responsibilities regarding burning of waste, both green waste and farmyard waste.

It is also important to note that he burning of gorse in Ireland is still a topic which people find concerning.

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