COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 27, 2026

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor D. Donnelly

"How many bins are SDCC planning to install around the Tallaght area by the end of 2026?"

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council currently has 209 litter bins installed across the Tallaght ACM area, comprising a mix of solar-powered compactor bins and standard litter bins across the public realm and park network. This comprises of 175 standard litter bins and 34 solar powered compactor bins. The smart solar bins have been installed at high-profile, high-footfall locations in Tallaght Village and Tallaght Square to improve capacity, operational efficiency and street presentation.

The Council has recently installed additional litter bins including six in Killinarden Park, three in Jobstown Park and one in Kiltalown Playground. The Council is also examining options to upgrade existing standard bins with branding consistent with the solar powered bins, to improve visual appearance, identity and consistency across the parks network. Provision is being made for one additional bin at Whitestown Linear Park, which will bring the total number of bins in the Tallaght ACM area to 210.

The Council will continue to monitor usage and demand in line with the Litter Management Plan, with bins installed or upgraded where they are required and can be safely emptied.