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Anti Litter Initiatives

Anti Litter Campaign 

There are four elements in the anti-litter campaign. 
  • Education and awareness to prevent litter. 
    Education, awareness and involvement of local residents is key to preventing and reducing litter and improving the appearance of residential areas. 
  • The litter warden pursues and prosecutes identified offenders. 
    The Litter Warden is responsible for enforcing the Litter Pollution Act 1997- 2009.

    Sligo Borough Council has 1 full time litter warden who will issue verbal/written warnings, on the spot fines of €150 and investigate cases of illegal dumping. If you are concerned that individuals are illegally dumping in your area contact the Litter Warden at 071 9114400 in Sligo Borough Council.
  • Street Cleaning  
    The Roads Department delivers its street cleaning service through a range of measures which include the following:
    • Daily Mechanical Sweeping of City Centre (completed by 9.00am),
    • Weekly Mechanical Sweeping of Primary Access Routes Into Sligo,
    • Litter Bins Emptied Daily,
    • Clean-ups Around Bottle Banks,
    • Removal of Illegal Dumping,
    • Removal of Abandoned Vehicles,
    • Pedestrian Walkways and Car Parks Maintained Daily,
    • Graffiti Removal,
    • Chewing gum Removal
  • Involvement of local residents groups in litter prevention and upkeep of their own areas.
    Measures to free Sligo from litter are set out in the Litter Management Plan.

How can you help?

Many people are working extremely hard to combat the problems of litter. The local authority, schools, residents groups and community groups all assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the City. Why not get involved in a clean-up in your own area. 

The local authority will assist by providing bags, gloves and litter-pickers. 

Please do not litter and do not tolerate those who do.

If you do want to report a litter offence, contact the litter warden at your local authority:

Remember - It’s Easy to Make a Difference

Telephone: Sligo County Council   071-9111900

Telephone: Sligo Borough Council 071-9114400


Get involved in the National Spring Clean

The month of April is National Spring Clean month. Volunteers across the city get out and clean up greens and other local areas. Groups must register with An Taisce to avail of Clean up kits.  

The aim is to:
  • Heighten awareness of litter and waste issues 
  • Encourage clean-ups throughout the whole month of April 
  • Promote the notion of personal responsibility for litter 
Sligo Borough Council will assist groups at any time of the year with local clean ups. Gloves and bags will be provided, and bagged litter from clean up will be collected by Sligo Borough Council.