COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2020
MOTION NO. 14
MOTION: Councillor Yvonne Collins
That the Chief Executive engage with Terracycle or other alternative recycling companies to implement a crisp recycling scheme so that we as a local authority can take our own steps to deal with plastic problem and reduce the environmental damage caused by littering
REPORT:
The Irish Environmental Network through their member charity Zero Waste Alliance Ireland have launched a Crisp Packet Recycling Scheme which is run by TerraCycle. The scheme involves, collection of crisp packets, which are then separated by plastic type, cleaned, and made into plastic pellets to make new recycled products. The scheme relies on premises or centres for to act as a drop off centre/location for the crisp packets, this is most frequently done by shops and newsagents.
South Dublin County Council, through its Environmental Awareness section, will promote this and other such schemes which can contribute to litter reduction and an increase in recycling activities.
A Draft Litter Management Plan 2020-2024 is now live on the Council’s Consultation Portal.
Submissions or observations in respect of the Draft Plan can be made up to Tuesday 7th January 2020. Submission will be considered and a draft Litter Management Plan 2020 - 2024 will be brought to the February SPC in advance of the February Council Meeting.