Event
Hamilton, New Zealand
Jul 09 - 11
Quarry NZ Conference 2025
As the waste management industry prioritises sustainability, McBreen Environmental is helping more customers achieve their environmental goals while also reducing waste disposal costs.
With sustainability now central to decision making, McBreen Environmental has invested in our technology to enhance its eco-friendly operations.
A Commitment to Sustainable Waste Management
Since 2006, McBreen Environmental, part of the McBreen Group, has provided a comprehensive range of services, including tank cleaning, waste tankering, drain cleaning, and sludge and grease disposal. Using the latest technology, McBreen Environmental ensures the highest standards of service for customers across Ireland and the UK.
McBreen Environmental purchased its first MSU:10 unit in 2018, initially for use in remote contracts such as large tank cleaning projects, music festivals and Breffni Organics’ composting facility.
As McBreen Environmental’s business expanded and its customer base grew, the company invested in an additional unit MSU10:G in 2021. This additional unit allowed McBreen Environmental to serve more customers while improving efficiency and sustainability.
As part of their continued investment in innovative solutions, McBreen purchased the D:MAXTM in 2024.
Enhancing Waste Processing
The D:MAX is a multipurpose solid liquid separation unit, designed for a wide range of waste industries. It is designed and configured to be applicable in many waste industries from digester cleaning, gully waste and pumping stations and WWTP’s cleanouts, drilling muds solids separation and backup and emergency screening.
One of the D:MAX’s key benefits is its ability to recover up to 90% of material, significantly reducing disposal costs for McBreen Environmental and their customers. It also features a dual screening system to remove oversize and grit.
Between 2021 and 2024, McBreen Environmental was contracted to provide waste management services at a number of major festival and events across Ireland and the UK. Their MSU:10 and MSU:10G units played a vital role in handling waste from portable toilets, cabins and showers.
Discussing the services they provide in waste management at these events, Richard added: “There has been a significant increase in the number of concerts and festivals across Ireland and the UK, we were contracted for many of these events. For smaller gigs we would process 20-30 tonnes of waste per night. At larger festivals like Electric Picnic, which hosts over 85,000 attendees, we handled up to 1,400 tonnes of waste on site using the MSU:10. This process not only ensures efficient waste management but also contributes to sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal.
“We have also used CDE’s MSU:10 range to service large concert and festival events such as Marley Park, All Together Now in Waterford, The National Ploughing Championship and Independence Festival in Cork.”
Further Investment in Sustainable Technology
After seeing the benefits of our technology, McBreen Environmental recently invested in a D:MAX mobile screening and classification unit, which ensures maximum solids removal and dewatering of waste, further enhancing efficiency.
Additionally, the D:MAX can support in reducing carbon footprint and transport costs as its mobility can facilitate processing in-situ.
In recent years, McBreen Environmental has seen an increased focus on sustainability, with more customers wishing to repurpose waste as explained by Breffni Organics Account Manager, Noeleen McBreen. "We’ve noticed that customers are increasingly prioritising quality over price when it comes to waste management. What sets us apart in the sustainability space is our commitment to a full-circle approach. Our services encompass everything from waste collection and transportation to processing at our state-of-the-art treatment facility.
“One of the key differentiators is our advanced screening process, where we carefully separate waste before it undergoes further treatment. After screening, the waste is processed in a centrifuge, transforming it into nutrient-rich compost, which is used for energy crops. This contributes to a sustainable, circular economy. Our focus on quality at every step, from collection to treatment, ensures that we meet the highest sustainability standards."
