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Comhairle Contae County Council
Comhairle Contae Dhun laoghalre-Rath an Duin, Halla an Chontae, Dun laoghaire, Co. Atha Cliath, Eire
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Tel: 01 2054700 Fax: 01 280 6969 Web: www.dlrcoco.ie
Environment Department
An Rann6g Comhshaoil
Kate Hynes
Environmental Awareness Officer
Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2054817
Fax: 01 230 0125
20/02/2015
Dear Residents,
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for your hard work, dedication and
commitment in improving your community and we look forward to working with you in the
future. Please find below some information that your group may find helpful. If you should
require the information
in electronic format or copies so that you can circulate this to
residents, we will provide this upon request.
LITTER WARDEN
Each ward in the county has been assigned a litter warden and a
staff member to deal with queries that you may have relating to
litter and illegal dumping. The contact for your area is Denise
Muntner. You may also contact Denise Muntner to request that
your street is swept, gullies cleaned etc.
To report littering issues or illegal dumping, please contact the Environment Department
01 2054817, our litter free phone number 1800403 503 or email [email protected]
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TIDY DISTRICTS COMPETITION 2015
Application forms will be available in May. The Awards ceremony will be taking place in
September.
This competition
gives Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County
Council the
opportunity
to recognise and acknowledge the ongoing hard work and efforts made by
residents to improve their local community.
ROADSWEEPING
SCHEDULE
The Council is responsible for the sweeping of roads in the
Schedule can be viewed on the Councils website (Select R under
parked cars pose the problem of a road-sweeper being unable to
Council can supply residents' groups with signs and reusable
requesting that cars do not park on the street on the day of the
would request that these signs be removed promptly afterwards.
county. The Roadsweeping
A-Z). We understand that
sweep roads, therefore the
cable ties to put up signs
scheduled road sweep. We
DRAIN / GULLY CLEANING
Blocked gullies should be reported to the Environment Department on 01 2054817 or email
[email protected]
and the Council will make the necessary arrangements
to have the
situation dealt with.
WEED SPRAYING ON ROADS AND PATHWAYS
The programme for weed-killing on roads and pathways will commence at the end of April /
start of May (weather
permitting).
This process takes between four and six weeks
depending on the weather. Residents may sweep the dead weeds from the pathways onto
the roads to be removed by the road sweeper.
NEW SMART LITTER BINS
The Council have recently upgraded its litter bin stock to new solar
powered compacting smart bins. These smart bins will improve the
efficiencies of the service by use of compacting technology to
extend the period between emptying and a web based application to
manage the disposal system centrally.
A solar panel powers an internal compactor which increases the
capacity of the bin by 6 - 8 times of the existing bins. The capacity
of the system has increased from approximately
45,000 litres to
over 250,000 litres.
Using the wed based application to monitor real time levels of waste in the smart bin, the
number of bins visited during a working day has reduced by over 85%. The council will
deliver
increased efficiencies
and environmental
benefits whilst delivering
a better
environment for our residents. The expansion is aligned with DLR's commitment to drive
sustainability
and provide better, cleaner streets and public spaces. The reduced travel
associated with only visiting the smart bins that need emptying is the equivalent to a
reduction in the energy output from the cleansing fleet of over 85,000 kWh per year.
LITTER OUTSIDE YOUR HOME
Under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 - 2009, the owner,
tenant or occupier of a house or business is responsible
for ~eeplng the land adjoining their property up to the
public road free from litter. In 'Other words their garden /
front and back (if visible from a public place), their drive,
the public pathway and grass verge outside their home or
business - see diagram)
Residents should not sweep
leaves onto the roads as this can block gullies and cause
flooding.
FREE TRADE
Log on to www.freetradeireland.ie.
Ireland's online Free Trade service allows you to pass on
or pick up unwanted goods free of charge, no item too big or small! This service will allow
you to upload details of your unwanted household items onto the website and advertise
them to other site users. Users interested in any of your items can contact you directly and
arrange
to view
or collect
the
items
at your
own convenience.
Log on to
www.freetradeireland.ie
today!
PREVENTING
LITTER
IN
YOUR
ESTATE! - BYE-LAWS
FOR THE STORAGE,
PRESENTATION AND COLLECTION OF HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL WASTE
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Bins must not harm the environment
or cause a nuisance
through either odour or litter.
Bins must not cause an obstruction to pedestrians or traffic.
Waste Bins should not be left out for collection before 6 p.m. on
the evening prior to your normal collection day.
Bins must be brought back in before lOam on the morning after
your normal collection day.
Waste should not be presented for collection on top of or at the
side of a waste container.
PUBLIC TREES
Please note that the trees on grass verges, in parks etc. are public property and these
should not be cut back / down. If there is a tree in your area that needs to be cut back,
please contact your Parks Department on 01 2054700 or [email protected] to arrange for
this to be added to the tree care programme.
If there are trees dangerously overhanging a public road or footpath and these trees from a
public area, it is the Council's responsibility to maintain them.
If you have a complaint
about a dangerous
tree,
please contact
your
Parks Department
01 2054700
or
[email protected].
PRIVATE TREES
If a tree belonging to a resident is dangerously overhanging a public road or footpath,
please contact the Roads Maintenance
Section on 01 2054879
or email them on
[email protected]
and they will serve a notice on the resident.
However, if a tree belonging to a resident is causing a nuisance to another resident by
overhanging or blocking light, then it is the responsibility
of the owner of the tree to
maintain it. The resident to whom it is causing a nuisance may bring a civil case against the
owner of the tree, if they do not maintain the tree.
BACK-YARD BURNING
The Burning of waste is illegal and you could be fined Up To €4,000.
Lighting garden fires to burn household or garden rubbish is to be avoided
at all costs. Backyard burning:
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Causes annoyance and nuisance to neighbours
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Damages to the environment
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Harms your health
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Damages plants, animals and property
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Impairs the enjoyment of amenity for others
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Is illegal
It is environmentally
irresponsible to burn garden and household waste as
garden fires burning at low uncontrolled temperatures
emit harmful dioxins into the air.
Dispose of your rubbish in a correct manner by presenting your household waste in your
wheelie bin for collection and reduce, re-use and recycle as much as possible. If you wish to
report any incident of burning phone 01 204 7954 or email [email protected]
STREET LIGHTING
If you have an enquiry about street lighting in your area, please contact the Public Lighting
Section in the Transportation Department on 01 2054809.
ROAD AND FOOTPATH MAINTENANCE
If a footpath or road is defective and in need of renewal in your area, please contact the
Roads Maintenance Section on 01 2054879 or email [email protected]
ROAD SIGNAGE
If there is an existing road sign /plate that is damaged and needs replacing
contact
the
Roads
Maintenance
Section
on
01
2054879
or
email
[email protected]
you should
them ~ on
NATIONAL SPRING CLEAN 2015 / COMMUNITY CLEANUPS
The 16th annual NSC (National Spring Clean) will take place throughout the month of April.
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council supports the NSC by providing cleanup supplies
and extra resources to pick up litter from clean ups. Should you wish to receive litter
pickers, gloves and the councils blue clean-up bags, please contact us to arrange collection
from the Council offices in Dun Laoghaire or Dundrum.
I would be grateful if groups organising a clean-up in their local area during April register
in advance by emailing [email protected] or phoning 01 2054817. Groups are asked to
confirm when registering where and when the litter will be placed for collection by the
clean-up crews. The blue bags of litter will be collected within 2-3 working days.
Should your clean-up date change for any reason please email [email protected]
or phone
as early as possible 01 2054817 to ensure Council staff are aware of your change of plans.
Please note if you are doing a clean up:
litter presented for collection must be placed in the blue bags provided by the Council
the Council does not collect bags of leaves or bags of green waste (grass cuttings /
hedge/ tree clippings)
The Environment Department does not provide skips to residents' associations
F.O.G.S - FATS OILS AND GREASES
When Fats, Oils and Greases from cooking are poured down a kitchen sink, they cool and
harden inside the public sewer pipe. This narrows the pipe and leads to blockages. This can
cause flooding and damage to the Council's pumping stations.
Please do not pour your kitchen waste fats, oils and greases
down your sink. Instead you can wipe the FOG residue with
kitchen paper, toilet paper or newspaper and dispose of it in
your brown bin or black bin. Alternatively cooking oils can be
brought to Ballyogan Recycling Park. When FOG is disposed of
in this way, it does not cause problems. If you have any
questions,
please contact the Pollution Control Section Water & Waste Services Department - phone 01 205 4763 or
Email [email protected]
IF IT ISN'T BIODEGRADABLE,
PUT IT IN THE BIN. NOT THE TOILET!
Toilets are for disposal of organic body waste & toilet paper only. Everything else should go
into the bin! Did you know that nappies, cleansing wipes, sanitary towels and dryer sheets
do not dissolve in water? So, if you flush them down your toilet they are likely to block your
plumbing and to block a drain near to where you live. They are causing a big problem in the
public sewers, at the pumping stations and at the sewage treatment
plants. So please,
when it comes to the below items, don't flush them down the loo, put them in the bin!
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Baby Wipes
/ Facial Wipes
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Sanitary Towels / Tampons
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Cotton Buds / Nappies
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Non-biodegradable
Hygiene Products
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Items Containing thick Plastic or Cotton even if they are
labelled flushable
If you have any questions, please contact the Water & Waste Services
Department - phone 01 2054800 or Email [email protected]
HANDING OVER WASTE TO AN UNAUTHORISED
COLLECTOR IS ILLEGAL
Do not give your waste to un-authorised
collectors. If in doubt, ask to see their
Collection Permit.
Waste
IFYOU
Are aware of any illegal operators in your area
Suspect that someone may be collecting waste without the necessary permit
Want to check if a waste collector has a permit
o Contact Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council Enforcement Unit with
collector's name and vehicle registration
Phone 01-2047954 or on Lo-Call 1850 365 121
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e-mail [email protected]
Dispose of your waste correctly by bringing it to your nearest re-cycling facility and if buying
a new electrical appliance, under the WEEE regulations, the old one can be taken back by
the supplier.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
The Council provides support in the form of paint and
graffiti remover to residents associations and tidy towns
who have graffiti issues in their locality. Please note that
the Council will not accept any liability as a result of using
these products.
GREEN DOG WALKERS
The Green Dog Walkers' scheme is a positive and pro-active way to encourage and support
responsible dog ownership.
It aims to increase awareness of the problem of dog fouling
which is among the most common and anti-social forms of littering. When a dog owner
signs up to the scheme the Council will send them a complimentary
green dog-walkers
armband and a 'doggie bone' poop-bag dispenser with a roll of bags. By signing up the dog
owner has 'Taken the Pledge' to always clean up after their dog, to carry extra doggie bags
and to gladly give others a bag for their dog if they ask for one. By wearing the green
armband they are signaling that they are a responsible dog-owner
participating
in and
supporting the scheme.
CELEBRATION OF VOLUNTEERING
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council is now inviting nominations to honour those whose
exceptional efforts as volunteers have made a difference in their community. If you know of
a local volunteer who you believe should be recognised for consistently and unselfishly
offering up their time and effort for the good of their community, group or club you can
nominate them by completing and returning an official nomination form. Those nominated
will be invited to a special event hosted by An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Marie Baker in April 2015
who said: "1 have always valued the work done by volunteers and 1 hope this celebration
will in a small way recognise these good people.
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Nomination forms can be down loaded from the Council website at
http://www.dlrcoco.ie/media/media.11454.en.pdf
CONSULTATION ON THE INTRODUCTION
OF 30 KM/H SPEED LIMIT
RESIDENTIAL ESTATES
The Council is undertaking
a review of speed limits
in
residential estates and wishes to engage with interested parties
in a non-statutory
consultation process. The review of current
limits is being undertaken to ensure that housing estate roads
are as safe as possible for pedestrians, cyclists and especially
children. In this regard, members of the public are invited to
make submissions to the Council identifying residential estates
for the possible introduction of a 30 krn/h speed limit.
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Submissions may be made online at www.dlrcoco.ie on or before Monday 2nd March 2015.
Submissions can also be made in writing marked "30 km/h speed limit" to the Senior
Engineer, Traffic and Road Safety Section, Transportation and Water Services Department,
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, County
Dublin, or via email [email protected]
2015 DLR GRANT SCHEME
In October 2014, hundreds of applications were received for the 2015 DLR Grant Scheme.
From over 400 applications, 269 were recommended to receive funding - a 10% increase
on the number recommended
last year. The total amount of funding included in the
recommendations
is over €445,OOO, an increase of €43,850 on last year. The full list of
recommended applications was presented to the Elected Members at the Council Meeting on
the 9th February 2015 and is available on the Council's website. All applicants have been
written to by the Council to confirm if their application was successful or not.
Kind Regards,
Kate Hynes
Environment
Department