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Fingal County Council will be undertaking door-to-door inspections to combat illegal dumping.
The move comes as part of the Council’s ongoing effort to improve how households and businesses handle their waste. The local authority aims to raise awareness around recycling and encourage households to participate in a waste collection service.
As part of the Waste Bye-Laws Project, the Council used information from authorised waste collectors to help identify homes without a waste collection service in place. The Council then sent letters to over 4,000 households in Fingal, seeking clarification on how they manage their waste.
Where householders do not engage with the local authority, door-to-door inspections will be carried out from mid-August. If households cannot account for how they’re managing their waste, a €75 fixed payment notice will be issued to encourage compliance with the Waste Bye-Laws.
Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tom O’Leary, said: “Ensuring that there are adequate waste management systems in place is vital in protecting the beautiful landscape of Fingal. The Waste Bye-Laws project will help protect Fingal’s environment by promoting responsible waste disposable and address the issue of illegal dumping and fly-tipping.”
Householders are also being warned against using unauthorised ‘Man in a Van’ waste services. Many of these operators are unpermitted and bring household waste to remote areas to illegally dispose of it, leaving the householder liable for a litter fine of €150 if evidence is found. There is also a risk of prosecution and larger fines of up to €5,000 in court.
You can find out how to correctly manage your waste here and here.
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