COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 08, 2019

QUESTION NO. 30

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the Recycling banks in the county and include how many places with recycling banks have had litter fines imposed on them and include how SDCC plans to meet the deficit in Recycling banks in our county

REPLY:

The Council continuously monitors these locations and  investment has been made in recent years through the provision of CCTV and audio systems to monitor illegal dumping at these locations, which are bearing results.

For example, in 2018, 222 Fixed penalty notices were issued in respect of illegal activity at Ballyowen. A total of 11 FPNs have been issued during January and February 2019 illustrating a reduced level of illegal dumping activity at this location.

Measures have been taken at locations such as the removal of  textile banks and the layouts were reconfigured. This has reduced the secluded areas that were prone to dumping and improved the cleanliness of the facility.

These areas are also included in the routine patrols undertaken by the Litter Warden Service.