Ireland is set to welcome one of its largest Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste recycling plants, scheduled for commissioning in 2026, following a strategic partnership between CDE and Enva.

The collaboration aims to enhance the circularity of soil and stone waste materials across the island, with plans for a new 180 tonnes per hour (tph) C&D waste wash plant in County Kildare. The facility, designed and engineered by CDE, will process a variety of brownfield construction, demolition, and excavation (CD&E) wastes to recover high-quality sand and aggregate products for use in critical infrastructure and high-value construction projects across the eastern region.

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Enva, one of the leading environmental services and resource recovery companies in the UK and Ireland, expanded its Irish operations in late 2024 through the acquisition of Walshestown Restoration Limited. The 100-acre site near Naas, County Kildare, is licensed to accept up to 330,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste annually, primarily soil and stone, and has a strong focus on the sustainable treatment and recovery of sand, gravel, soil, and stone from recycled materials.

Garry Stewart, CDE's Business Development Manager, commented: "This is a welcome step in the right direction, but there's still a long road ahead. Our partnership with Enva demonstrates the role that private industry can play when it comes to addressing the waste burden and advancing the circular economy for the benefit of all. As regulations evolve, there are significant gains to be made for those businesses that recognise the strategic imperative of waste recycling for sustainable business growth."

The new plant is expected to position Ireland at the forefront of sustainable C&D waste management, providing environmentally responsible solutions while supporting the construction sector’s growing demand for recycled aggregates.