Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Rendering Services in Glenavy
Ulster Farm By-Products was established in 1952 by a group of local farmers to process fallen livestock in Northern Ireland. Over 50 years of continuous development, we have expanded our operations to serve the entire food production cycle, from abattoirs to supermarkets, while maintaining our original commitment to environmental responsibility. Our state-of-the-art rendering plants, built in 2004, process over 3,600 tonnes of animal by-products weekly, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation. We achieved ISO 14001 certification in 1999, becoming the first rendering plant in Europe to receive this recognition. Our investment in advanced technologies, including thermal oxidation and effluent treatment, demonstrates our dedication to sustainable practices.With a fleet of purpose-built vehicles and dedicated processing facilities, we provide safe, efficient disposal solutions for all grades of animal by-products. Our team combines decades of industry expertise with a proactive approach to environmental stewardship, ensuring clients meet their regulatory obligations while contributing to circular economy principles. We remain a trusted partner for the agri-food sector, offering tailored collection services and technical expertise to support responsible waste management.
Services
Fallen stock collection
Animal by-product rendering
Waste disposal solutions
Abattoir collections
Retail packaging waste processing
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience in animal by-product processing
- Our ISO 14001 certified facilities set industry environmental standards
- We operate purpose-built rendering plants with 3,600 tonnes weekly capacity
- Our dedicated transport fleet ensures reliable nationwide collections
- We pioneered wet rendering technology for improved waste processing
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
Services
Fallen stock collection
We provide scheduled and emergency collection of fallen livestock from farms across Northern Ireland. Our DEFRA-compliant vehicles ensure safe transportation to processing facilities. This service prevents disease spread while maintaining environmental standards through proper disposal.
Animal by-product rendering
Our rendering plants process animal by-products into usable materials using thermal treatment. This converts waste into feedstock for other industries while eliminating pathogens. The process complies with EU animal by-product regulations and environmental directives.
Waste disposal solutions
We handle Category 1-3 animal by-products including fallen stock, catering waste, and food production residues. Our facilities use pressure sterilisation and effluent treatment systems to ensure legal disposal. This helps businesses meet their environmental obligations under current legislation.
Questions
What types of animal by-products do you process?
We process all categories of animal by-products including fallen livestock, abattoir waste, catering residues, and food production by-products.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
Our ISO 14001 certified systems include effluent treatment plants, thermal oxidation units, and DEFRA-approved processing methods for legal disposal.
Do you provide collection services across Northern Ireland?
Yes, our dedicated transport fleet offers nationwide collections from farms, abattoirs, and food production facilities.
What happens to processed materials?
Rendered materials are converted into feedstock for other industries through approved thermal treatment processes.
