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Author: laois environment
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Green Dog Walker Campaign
The Green Dog Walker Programme is a non-confrontational friendly way to change attitudes about dog-fouling.What’s the Green Hi Vis Vest for ?If you see someone wearing the Green Dog Walkers Vest, it means they have “taken the pledge” to:- Always clean up after their dog.
- Carry extra dog waste bags.
- Gladly give you a dog waste bag for your dog – just ask !
Dog fouling is a health hazard. Did you know that children and sports field players and wheelchair users are most at risk from toxocariasis due to dog fouling?You could be at risk from other potential infections from dogs including agents such as roundworm, salmonella and e-coli.Under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 – 2003 a fine of €150 can be imposed for not cleaning up after your dog.How to get involved:If you would like to “take the pledge” please complete the form below and your hi vis will be posted to you. -
Household Waste Obligations
A representative of Laois County Council may have called to your home or you may have received a letter from us requesting proof of your household waste disposal.
Households across the County have been asked or may be asked to provide this information in order to tackle illegal dumping of household waste and we appreciate your cooperation.
Please report issues of illegal dumping by contacting the confidential litter hotline on 1800323230.
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Litter Management Plan 2022 – 2024
Please note adoption of the Litter Management Plan 2022 – 2024 at the Council Meeting on the 1st of March 2022.
In adopting the Plan, Elected Members expressed appreciation for the efforts of all our staff in the area of litter management and control.
It can be viewed here: Environment Publications
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Brown Bin – Food Waste Collection areas in Laois
Check this map to see if you live in area where your collector must provide a food waste collection service https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a2088b088cd74a9aa087435bbdcd2ef7&fbclid=IwAR28JwJSAv2aMaW1dN4LkBBEhouPTaTss_lHQYsOB0wzJr1vKHNnrlpq6pw
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Clean streets start with you and me.
Lets all start afresh this New Years Day and keep the walkways and paths clean for all users. Please be a responsible dog owner and clean up after your pet.Walk away from a €150 fine. -
Dogs are not just for Christmas
Dogs are not just for Christmas nor is the responsibility to clean up after them. If your dog fouls while you are out walking, bag it, bin it or bring it home.Think of other walkers and path users and walk away from a €150 fine. -
Christmas Recycling Tips
Christmas RecyclingWe all have more cardboard to dispose of this time of year. Good news its recyclable. Please put it in your recycle bin, if you have a larger quantity you can dispose of it at our Recycling Centres at Kyeltalesha or Portarlington. Full details of locations and prices can be found on www.laois.ieThese facilities are for household / domestic users only.
