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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

"That the Chief Executive provide an update on the Big Belly pilot scheme and to advise if Lucan area has been considered for these bins."

REPORT:

It was agreed at the February 2017 SPC meeting to pilot Solar (Big Belly) Solar Bins – one "On street" and one in a park location.

Funding has been provided in the improvement works programme for 2017 for replacement of litter bins and seating in Rathfarnham Castle Park and it was identified that a portion of this be used to carry out a trial of smart bin technology at this location.

It was agreed at the May 2017 SPC Meeting, and circulated in a later report to Council, that Rathfarnham Village be piloted for the "on street" with 5 Solar (Big Belly) Bins.

Arrangements are currently being made to commence the pilot.