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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive provide a detailed list of all the bins maintained by the Council in the Lucan and Palmerstown Areas by location, outlining the frequency of collection that each is supposed to have, explaining how some outliers can go months without collection, stuffed with litter, to indicate whether any new bins will be provided or existing ones collected more frequently following the most recent budgetary process; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT: -

There are currently 650 bins located throughout the county including locations in villages and parks. The litter bins in the Lucan and Palmerstown areas are checked on a regular basis and serviced as required. The frequency of emptying varies and is determined by the location of each bin. For example, bins in high trafficked areas such as villages are inspected on a daily basis and emptied if necessary.

All bins are checked at least once per week. There have instances where some bins are used on occasions for the disposal of domestic waste. The bulky nature of this waste fills the bin quickly and may prevent it from being used for its intended purpose by other members of the public. This may account for the impression that the bin is being missed.

Where a request is received for a new/replacement litter bin, each location is assessed having regard to the Litter Bin Replacement Protocol as set out in Appendix 7 of the Litter Management Plan 2015-2019.