Report outlines extent of dumping
THE extent of dumping at various locations last month has been highlighted by the chief executive.
In her monthly report, Joan Martin said dumping of household and other waste was a major problem and crews were mobilised to remove on a constant basis.
There was an incident where a large quantity of rubbish was dumped directly into the Ramparts River and a mechanic excavator was needed to take it out.
Removal of dumped waste also took place at Kilcurry, Falmore, Killin, Kilkerley, N53 at Newtownbalregan and Law Bog.
Illegal dumping was a problem too in the Cooley area when crews were called into action to clear it away.
Other blackspots were Seabank, Tallanstown, Grange Road, R132 Castlebellingham and Dromeena Road.
A number of applications have been submitted to the Department of the Environmental for funding under the Anti-Dumping Initiative 2020.
The projects include waste amnesties, dumpsite clean-ups, CCTV at blackspots and environmental enforcement tools.
In excess of €250,000 has been requested from the fund. In 2019, €145,000 was received.