News - waste
Leitrim confirmed as lowest performing county for e-waste recycling
The figures form part of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Ireland's annual report.
Jun 15, 2026 17:11
221 waste complaints in three months in Roscommon - but only 21 litter fines
The council says its litter wardens continue to carry out routine litter patrols of known littering blackspots and bring-banks.
Apr 27, 2026 11:44
Over 100 people attend Ballymahon public meeting - with mixed views on waste-to-energy plant
Nephin Renewable Gas intends developing an anaerobic digester - which turns waste into energy.
Feb 27, 2026 08:39
Public meeting in Ballymahon tonight amid 'grave concerns' over waste-to-energy plant
Shareholders at Ballymahon Mart recently voted in favour of leasing a site to Nephin Renewable Gas for a biomethane plant.
Feb 26, 2026 07:34
Longford and Leitrim lagging in national e-waste recycling targets
According to the latest Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland report, device consumption is reaching record levels.
Jun 16, 2025 12:09
Local food and drink businesses urged to reduce waste
Figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that almost two thirds of food waste comes from businesses.
Dec 28, 2023 11:10
New brown bin regulations should reduce household waste
Every household in the country will be provided with a brown bin for food waste and light garden waste by their waste collector.
Dec 22, 2023 13:10
Local councillor says education is needed to tackle waste issues
The EPA says the 'general waste' bin is overused by some homes and businesses.
Nov 14, 2023 17:12
Over 40 tons of litter removed locally by volunteers in April
National Spring Clean has been operated by An Taisce since 1999.
May 3, 2023 07:20
New national recycling scheme unfair to those following the rules says Athlone man
Paul believes that the majority of people are recycling properly, and will now be penalised with the new scheme.
Nov 28, 2022 13:52
Leitrim one of highest performing local authorities in new environmental report
The report assess how county councils across the country are graded on their the detection, progress and follow-up of environmental enforcement activities.
Nov 15, 2022 13:44
Longford Council issue appeal to tackle illegal dumping
The public should always use an authorised waste collector.
Aug 26, 2022 18:31
Public being encouraged to dispose of their Christmas waste responsibly
There are a number of civic amenity centres open across the region.
Dec 27, 2021 09:38
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