Emergency Spill Response & Pollution Control
Despite taking the most stringent safety precautions we recognise that accidents happen. We operate an Emergency Service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond to any of your emergency environmental incidents.

oil spill clean-up
RILTA Environmental Ltd has been responding to emergency spills nationwide for a broad range of clients in factories, at Local Authority Works, Forecourts, Ports and Harbours, rivers, lakes and a wide range of industrial premises.
Examples of emergency spills that RILTA has responded to are:
- spill from damaged oil tank into watercourse of local authority park
- oil spill into main arterial river
- oil contamination of harbours
- acid/chemical spills into factory interceptors, attenuation tanks and tank bunds
We are a member of the “International Spill Accreditation Association” and provide a 24 hr/ 7 day emergency spill response service to all sectors of industry in Ireland.
Our operatives are trained and experienced in spill containment methods and we stock a substantial inventory of specialist spill response equipment and materials.
We guarantee a quick turnaround thus reducing the spill’s impact on the environment.
Response, Analysis, Action…
On arrival at any incident our response team will carry out a risk assessment and make method statements detailing the actions to be taken, the priorities, timescales, personnel, and equipment requirements to deal with the incident.
Our procedures are geared towards ensuring that your environmental emergency is dealt with quickly, effectively and, above all, safely. Our highly trained operators are equipped with the latest spill and clean-up specialist equipment and personal protective clothing, allowing the safe collection of hazardous waste arising from any incident. Training includes full breathing apparatus, high pressure water jetting, working at height, ADR and CSTS for Chemical, Construction and Working within Quarries.

oil spill into main arterial river
Pollution Control
We are experienced in the containment, clearance and disposal of pollutants in a wide range of situations including culverts, gullies, drains and soakaways.
There can be no margin for error when dealing with pollution. Whether we are dealing with a major spillage or a leaking drum we afford every situation the same high degree of professionalism and meticulous attention to detail to ensure that tight safety standards are adhered to at all times and that all waste is disposed of at appropriate Licensed Disposal sites.
- With RILTA Environmental Services, your incident is in safe hands
- Highly trained operators
- Meticulous attention to detail
More Services
Asbestos Disposal
Includes sheeting, contaminated soil, insulation and piping disposal.
Battery Recycling
Includes lead acid, car, dry cell battery recycling as well as battery decommissioning. Now paying for used lead acid batteries.
Contaminated Soils
Includes oil contaminated soil disposal, on-site soil remediation, contaminated land remediation and soil remediation.
Hazardous Waste Management
Includes Paint and Solvent, filter cake, laboratory chemical, corrosive waste, radioactive waste.
Industrial Tanker Services
Includes Jet Vacuum Tanker Services and Tank Cleaning. 24/7 Emergency Oil Spill Response
Liquid Waste Treatment
Includes Interceptor Waste, Leachate Waste, hydro carbon waste, tank cleaning waste, drilling slops/mud.
Packaging & Recycling
Includes Steel Oil Drum Recycling, IBC Recycling, IBC Cleaning and Contaminated Packaging Disposal.
Transformer Decommissioning
Includes PCB contaminated and non PCB contaminated oil filled electrical equipment e.g. capacitors and transformers.
Waste Oil Reprocessing
Includes Waste Engine Oils, Agricultural Waste Oils, Industrial Fuel Oils, Waste Contaminated Fuels and Mixed Fuels.
