We all have a responsibility
Unlicensed waste collectors (“Man in a Van”) use social media and advertising sites to offer waste removal services with householders tempted by a cheap offer to dispose of waste which then end up being dumped causing pollution. Please send information of any unlicensed waste collectors to environment@fingal.ie.
These bogus collectors don’t have a waste collection permit and are not authorised to collect waste. If you’re unsure about a person offering a waste disposal service don’t use them. Ask to see their ID and waste collection permit number which can be checked with the National Waste Collection Permit Office at www.nwcpo.ie. If they’re not on the list they’re not authorised to collect waste. We all have a responsibility to dispose of their waste in a safe and sustainable manner to protect the environment for future generations. Bulky items can be brought to your local recycling centre (Coolmine Recycling Centre and Estuary Recycling Centre) for recovery/disposal. Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), clothes, paper, plastic bottles, packaging and glass can be recycled free of charge. Your waste is a valuable resource if segregated and disposed of correctly. Illegally dumped waste costs Local Authorities hundreds of thousands of euro each year, money which could be better spent on improving local services to people and businesses. For information on recycling centres: https://www.fingal.ie/council/service/civic-amenity-sites-provision-recycling-centres
