The key indicator of soil quality is Organic matter. Organic matter improves the water-holding capacity of sandy soils and helps drainage in thick soils. Organic Matter reduces the risk of soil slumping, capping and erosion. Maintenance of soil organic matter increases biological activity from earthworms and fungi to micro-organisms and helps to maintain soil fertility. How can quality compo...

[ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span="3"] DO's Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated. For example, washing clothes over several days will put less stress on your system Repair any leaking taps or toilets. To detect toilet leaks, put some food colouring in the cistern and see if the dye ends up in the bowl (without flushing) Divert downpipes and other surf...

Your Septic Tank may be selected for inspection by your local authority. Part of the approval process is to ensure that your septic tank is properly maintained . If you are having works carried out to your system ensure that a reputable and competent contractor is used. A few things to keep in mind : Know where your septic tank is located Operate and maintain the system so it is fit f...

In order to protect ground & surface water quality a Septic Tank Inspection and Registration Regime was introduced in Ireland in 2012 under Water Services Amendment Act 2012 . Registration : In general the deadline for registration was the 1st Feb 2013 but if you have not done so you can still register your septic tank with your local authority. There is an initial registration fee (€50) but y...

M&T Plant Hire Ltd. is a local owned Irish company & was founded by Tom Murray in 1980. Initially the company was set-up to hire out waste water treatment equipment but the company quickly grew, and now has diverged into various other specialist areas. Today over 25 people are employed by M&T Plant Hire whom are based in Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford but provide a committed serv...

High Quality Garden Compost M&T Plant Hire Limited is in the business of emptying and cleaning septic tanks and treatment systems. M&T’s ‘New state of the art Composting Facility’ allows the business to recycle the waste it collects, to produce a high quality fertilizer which is nutritionally beneficial as a soil amendment. Composting is a process that needs to be carefully managed s...

M&T Composting - SFA Awards Finalist SFA Award 2013 Following an intensive judging process, 37 companies were recently short-listed as finalists in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2013. On 7th February, the SFA held an event to showcase these successful companies that are creating employment, looking to new markets and representing the entrepreneurial qualities of positivity, resilienc...

When to Empty Your Septic Tank M&T Plant Hire Ltd are the leading specialists in septic tank emptying in the South East of Ireland. When we empty the septic tank, we then power wash all the lines that feed into and out of the septic tank, to ensure that there are no blockages. An average household of 4 people and with an approximate 1500 gallon septic tank should have their septic tank cleane...

Septic Tank Emptying M&T Plant Hire Ltd are the leading specialists in septic tank emptying & cleaning in the South East of Ireland. Septic tank emptying: Septic tank emptying is a critical step in septic tank maintenance , septic tank emptying extends the life of the system. Even if you don't care how the septic tank works you need to clean and empty the septic tank by pumping out the sep...

Drain Cleaning M&T Plant Hire Ltd are the leading drain cleaning specialists in the South East of Ireland. M&T clean drains that are designed for home, business and  industrial use. We use a range of specialised equipment for drain cleaning; such as vacuum cleaners & jetting units, these help remove blockages and eliminate gases such as methane etc. M&T drain cleaning services spe...