COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
HEADED ITEM NO. 3
Litter Management Plan 2011 - 2014 Quarterly Report
REPORT:
1. Develop programmes on the basis of targeting the various litter categories, blackspots and illegal means of disposing of waste/refuse.
The Green Dog Walkers programme launched in April 2013 has received positive reaction from the public. 300 people have signed up to the programme to date. Supports are also available for members of the public who would like to promote the programme in their local area – signs, banners and pledge forms.
The launch of Dublin region campaign to combat dog fouling took place on Monday 25th November. A new hotline for all Dubliners to report dog fouling 1800251500.
Illegal waste collection notice prepared and available for community groups or resident associations when information regarding illegal collections is received.
2. Develop a customer focused litter complaints procedure in order to deal effectively and efficiently with complaints
3. Continue to actively enforce litter pollution and waste management legislation, bye laws and standards
Litter Bye laws have been adopted by South Dublin County Council. An awareness campaign is being prepared for the public and the listed premises .
4. Improve the litter disposal systems available to the public
The online area maintenance is available and includes the County's cleaning schedule.
Analysis of the work programme is continuing and will inform an overhaul of the programme to facilitate improved litter management.
5. Expand the recycling opportunities within the County
6. Continue to monitor and review road cleansing service in order to provide an improved service.
Road sweeping contract is in place until April 2014.
7. Develop a litter management programme for designated urban areas within the County – Tallaght city, Clondalkin town centre and other designated areas
Cleansing schedule continues.
8. Prepare litter management, education and awareness programmes that promote community and business involvement, community identity and responsibility, personal responsibility, youth activity etc.
Adopt a Patch pilot launched with Tidy Towns groups not in Village Initiatives.
Christmas decoration competition made from recycled materials closing date 11th December
9. Encourage active participation in Anti Litter Campaigns
Social Credits Applications Community clean ups
Jan - Oct 2012 529 455
Jan - Oct 2013 1672 1324
Green Dog Walkers 300 applicants
Bulbs not Bonfires 44 applicants
10. Develop a communications programme to promote a litter free County – including the promotion of the use of www.southdublin.ie and www.dublinwaste.ie
Cinema campaign took place in cinemas throughout the County between July - October 2013 highlighting Tackle Litter, Dog fouling and a man with a van.
Radio FM 104 highlighting the above campaigns took place between July and August 2013 in conjunction with Fingal County Council
11. Optimise the application of available technology in the enforcement and prevention of litter
Online Area maintenance schedule development is available.
12. Utilise systematic data analysis systems to monitor and plan Litter management and decision making
Mobile technology is being used to monitor and plan more effective litter management.
13. Continue to research and implement best practice models
Research and discussion regarding best practice models is ongoing.
14. Ensure the provision of a litter management plan for all major events
This provision is included an all licence agreements.