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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

MOTION NO. 19

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to further examine the Bins at Hermitage park/Playspace and to consider installing Big Belly bin. During the good weather the activity increases resulting in the bins overflowing. A Big Belly Bin and its technology to crush litter could address overflowing issue."

REPORT:

A report on the review of the countywide litter bin service was presented to the Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC at the meeting held in February of this year. That report included reference to the issue of big belly bins and other new type bins which use smart technology. It was agreed that this type of bin would be tested in 2 locations in the County in order to obtain information about their operation and the possibilities regarding their use in the future in the County. It was agreed that one bin would be installed in an on street location and that the second would be installed in a park location, the park location chosen being Rathfarnham Castle Park. Once the trial has been concluded the proposal to install this type of bin at other locations such as Hermitage Park playspace will be given further consideration.