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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 25, 2024

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor K. Keane

"To ask the management to reconsider the issue around installing bins at shops in the Tallaght South area due to a high volume of littering around these shops?"

REPLY:

The Council's policy around the provision of litter bins is set out in the Litter Bin Installation Protocol which is contained in the Litter Management Plan. This protocol ensures consistency and appropriate coverage across the county. Locations prioritised for litter bins include:

• Town and village centres
• Vicinity of shops such as newsagents, food retailers, and supermarkets
• Areas where people congregate (e.g. bus stops, tram stops, post offices, public service buildings)
• Main routes to schools
• Larger parks (over 16 hectares), particularly near playgrounds and dog runs

It is important to note that the Litter Pollution Act 1997 places an obligation on businesses to maintain the area around their premises litter free. This includes keeping footpaths and pavements within a 100m radius litter-free, regardless of how the litter got there.

If additional bins are required, the council will assess the need in line with the Litter Bin Installation Protocol outlined in the Litter Management Plan and take appropriate action.