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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee requests the Manager to provide a report on the provision of more bottle banks and recycling facilities in several areas in Clondalkin:  Bawnogue, Rowlagh and Neilstown where a large demand arises. 

REPORT:

One of the goals of the Council's Bring Bank Strategy is a goal to create equity of access to waste management facilities and services across the county. The main objectives in achieving this goal is the retention and upgrading of existing sites, maintenance and servicing of existing and new sites and expanding the bring bank network in areas of deficit. The three areas listed above are primarily residential areas.

The criteria for siting recycling facilities are as follows:

Access:

• The sites for the recycling facilities should be accessible for servicing (collecting and cleaning) the recycling banks
• No overhead wires, trees nearby and sufficient space for turning and parking.

Proximity to Housing:

• Bring Banks should be a minimum of 50 metres away from the nearest houses unless special noise reducing facilities are used.

Supervision:

• Supervision is desirable but not necessary

Off Road Car Parking:

• Car Parking for a minimum of three cars is required

Presentation of Area:

• The area should be prepared with proper signage and a plinth

Each of the areas will be examined to identify possible locations for the installation of recycling units and the development of identified sites will be subject to resources available.  The textile recycling site at Bawnogue Enterprise and Community Centre is currently being considered for expansion to include glass recycling receptacles.

 It should be noted that current coverage of bring banks in the Clondalkin area is as follows:

Clondalkin

Bawnogue Enterprise and Community Centre Car Park
Accepts: Textiles

Camac Valley (off Naas Road)
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre, Old Nangor Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Corkagh Park, car park off St. John's Road
Accepts; Glass Bottles/Aluminium Cans/Textiles

Corkagh Park, Car Park off Green Isle Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Ronanstown Garda Station
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Red Cow Complex, Naas Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

The Mill Shopping Centre, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles/ Textiles

The Swallows Pub, Deansrath Shopping Centre
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Quarryvale Community & Leisure, Greenfort Gardens
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Textiles