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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 08, 2019

QUESTION NO. 58

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

To ask the Chief Executive if bins that use solar energy to compact waste and to power smart technology that notifies depot when bins are full could be considered for a pilot in South Dublin and if he will make a statement on the matter

REPLY:

A commitment was given in 2018 to pilot the provision and operation of solar powered smart litter bins in South Dublin County.  The commitment given was to trial these in Rathfarnham Village and Park over a 6 month period and to consider the provision of these bins in other locations, in light of the outcome of the trial.  A procurement process for the provision, installation and maintenance of the units required for the trial was run at the end of 2018 and concluded in early 2019. It is expected that the 6 month trial will commence in July/August and will conclude in early 2020.