Presentation of Waste
Waste Collectors in County Sligo are currently implementing the Waste Presentation bye-laws that were introduced by Sligo County Council in January ’06. The bye-laws deal with household presentation of waste for collection by a waste collector. The Bye-law states that:
All householders must present waste for collection if they are on a collection route. All householders must present landfill waste in a WHEELED BIN. Householders must not present waste for collection prior to 6pm on the eve of collection day. Waste left out for collection should be located as close as practicable to its source and should be located so as not to create a traffic hazard or any other public nuisance. “The bye-laws were introduced to ensure that waste is presented in a proper manner and is segregated to allow for maximum recycling and recovery. It is intended that the bye laws will prevent the creation of environmental pollution and litter associated with waste collection”, said Fiona Kelly, Environment Awareness Officer with Sligo County Council. North Sligo In North Sligo, one of the main collectors are now phasing out the sale of prepaid bags and changing over to a charge-per-tag system in conjunction with the roll-out of their wheely bins to householders. Waste Tags can be purchased in the same shops and outlets as waste bags and there is no change in charges. The new tag system operates by waste tags being attached to the wheely-bin when the wheely bin is presented for collection. The waste collector will remove the tag from the bin each time the wheely- in is emptied. Waste will not be collected from wheely bins that do not have a pre-paid tag on them. Waste tags are only applicable for residual or landfill waste. There is no change in the presentation of recyclable waste which will continue to be presented in a clear plastic bag. Landfill bags not presented in a wheeled bin will be collected until 30th JUNE, 2006 after which date landfill waste must be presented in a wheeled bin. If householders have a supply of pre-paid bags they will continue to be collected once they are tied to or used as a liner in a wheely bin. For further information on how to avail of a wheelie bin or for information on collection routes contact please contact the Environment Section, Sligo County Council at 071-9111111. Waste Collection Routes The Waste Enforcement Section in Sligo County Council are currently working with Waste Collectors in County Sligo to map the waste collection routes around the entire County. This will give a clear indication of the availability of a waste collection service to the pubic and assist in expanding on current routes for the convenience of householders.