EXPERTS say a horse produces its own weight in manure every three weeks. Collecting and disposing of manure can be a headache for anyone running an equine enterprise. Allowing it to pile up at the back of your property is not an option as it contains parasites which can contaminate your grass and water as well as infecting horses. A dung pile will also attract flies and rats.

There is a legal responsibility to dispose of waste responsibly. The Waste Management Act (1996) governs how we must manage and dispose of waste in Ireland. When you generate waste you are responsible for how this waste is disposed of along with any company you use to collect, dispose of or recycle this waste. There is an obligation on all parties involved to dispose of waste in compliance with applicable legislation.