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Abbatoirs
Veterinary controls in abbatoirs include ensuring that ante and post mortem inspections are carried out on all animals slaughtered for human consumption. The Council's two full-time Veterinary Officers issue both abbatoir and slaughter licences. More information.

Action at Work
Action at work is a guide produced by the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government to show large organisations how to manage their waste in a better fashion. More information.

Advance Credit System
The Advance Credit System will be introduced on a phased basis from 19th October 2009 and will be available to all customers by the end of 2009. More information.  Click here for a list of Outlets where you can purchase advance credit.

Animal Control (Dogs)
The Dog Warden service looks after stray and unwanted dogs and enforcement in relation to the Control of Dogs Acts. More information.

Animal Control (Horses)
Stray Horses can be seized by South Dublin County Council under the Control of Horses Act, 1996. More information.

Animal Welfare (Veterinary Inspectors)
More information.

Application Forms
Forms for various items in Environmental Services Department are available. Please click here.

Arrears of Waste Charges
Householders may enter into an agreement to clear arrears by instalments. More information.

Arthurstown Landfill
Arthurstown Landfill Site is located 1.6 km south-east of the village of Kill, Co. Kildare and the N7 national primary road. Dublin city lies approximately 25km to the north east. For more information, please visit the Arthurstown Website.

Asbestos
It is important to note that Asbestos is a hazardous product and great care should be taken in its removal and disposal. More information.

Asbestos Removal by Contractor
If the householder does not wish to dispose of the Asbestos his/herself there is a list of Contractors available from the Environmental Services Department of South Dublin County Council. More information.

Awareness, Environmental
Education and awareness are key to changing the way we manage our waste and making provision for a sustainable environment for future generations. There is an active education and awareness section in South Dublin County Council. More information.

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Bank Holiday Arrangements
The Council’s Offices at County Hall and at Clondalkin are closed on Bank Holidays.

The Green Waste facility in Esker is closed on Bank Holidays.

The Civic Amenity Facility at Ballymount is open on Bank Holidays from 09:30 to 17.00. Click here for more information.

Water, Emergency Contact Details
1. Emergencies: Manned switchboard: 08.00H to 24.00H. Ph (01) 4574907
2. Pageboy service: 0.00H to 08.00H. Ph (01) 4901884
3. Deansrath Maintenance Depot: Ph (01) 457 0784
4. Environmental Services Department,
Water and Drainage Section,
County Hall,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.
Phone (01) 414 9211

Click here for information on reporting Water Pollution.

Customers may continue to use the Online Customer Contact form at any time.

Batteries (Recycling)
Domestic customers may bring batteries (domestic or car) to the Civic Amenity Centre for recycling. More information.

Beautiful South Dublin County / Áth Cliath Theas go Deas
Beautiful South Dublin County / Ath Cliath Theas go Deas is a competition for communities, resident groups, business, individuals. More information.

Bins, Application for Waiver of Charges
The Council may decide, having received proof from a household that it cannot afford the full cost of using the advance credit system, that it will provide a limited number of bin lifts to the household for free. This arrangement is called a "Waiver". More information OR Download Application Form.

Bins, Domestic Refuse Collection
For information on Waste Collection & Disposal in the Home, please click here. The Advance Credit System will be introduced on a phased basis from 19th October 2009 and will be available to all customers by the end of 2009. More information.  Click here for a list of Outlets where you can purchase advance credit.

Bins, Green Recycling
South Dublin County Council provides a door to door recycling service for dry, recyclable goods. All households in South Dublin County are provided with a green bin for this purpose. The collection service is provided every two weeks. More information

Bin not collected
Occasionally a bin will, regrettably, go uncollected. This may be because of a problem of access for the freighter, or a problem with the presentation of the bin. If you wish to contact SDCC about an uncollected bin, please phone 4149160.

Bins, Refuse Collection & Disposal for Business
For information on Waste Collection & Disposal for Business, please click here.

Bottles (Glass or Plastic), Recycling
More information.

Branches (Green Waste)
Domestic Customers may bring tree branches, prunings, grass clippings and leaves to the Green Waste Centre in Esker, Lucan.  More information.

Bring Banks (Recycling)
The recycling facilities available in the community accept glass bottles, cans, textiles and plastic bottles depending on the site visited. More information.

Burial Grounds
General information on Cemeteries maintained by South Dublin County Council. More information.

Businesses, Waste Collection for (Trade Waste)
All participating businesses, schools, charities, resource centres, community centres and SDCC neighbourhood centres are dealt with on the Trade Waste system. More information.

Bye-Laws
Bye-Laws adopted by South Dublin County Council and enforced by Environmental Services Department. More information.

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Cans (Recycling)
Drinks cans and food cans can be put into the Green Domestic Recycling bin. Alternatively, cans may be brought by domestic customers to the Civic Amenity Centre for recycling. More information.

Cardboard, Disposal of
Domestic customers may bring cardboard to the Civic Amenity Centre for recycling. More information. Light cardboard may be put into the Green Domestic Recycling bin.

Cars, Abandoned or Burned Out
The Council employs seven Litter Wardens whose duties include the removal of derelict or abandoned cars. More information.

Cars, Disposal of Domestic
The County Council provides a service whereby these vehicles are removed from the owners' house or elsewhere within the South Dublin County Council Area for a fee. More information.

Cash Office
Customers may make payments to the Council at our Cash Office in either County Hall, Tallaght, or our Clondalkin Office. Opening Hours in Tallaght are Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 4.00pm; Friday 9.00 am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday & Bank Hoilidays Closed. Opening Hours in Clondalkin are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm (open through lunch). Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays Closed.

Casual Trading
Casual Trading includes activities in a public place, such as the sale of fast food from a van, the sale of flowers from a vehicle or stall, or any similar street market type of activity. The Council has the legal power to decide places where casual trading may take place, within the Council's own borders. Only people who hold a valid Casual Trading Licence may trade at these designated casual trading sites. More information.

Cemeteries
General information on Cemeteries maintained by South Dublin County Council. More information.

Civic Amenity Centre
South Dublin County Council in partnership with ONYX Ireland Ltd., Ballymount Ave., Off Walkinstown Roundabout, Dublin 12. The Civic Amenity is open to the public and accepts many items of household waste for a charge. You may also recycle many items there for free. More information.

Climate Change Strategy
More information

Clothing (Textiles), Recycling
More information.

Collection Permit, Waste
A Collection Permit is required by anyone collecting Waste to ensure that the Waste is gathered, sorted and transported correctly. More information.

Communities, Environmental Awareness and
The communities of South Dublin make the place in which we live. The environment awareness section will help South Dublin communities make our place a clean and environmentally-friendly place. More information.

Competition, Beautiful South Dublin County / Áth Cliath Theas go Deas
Beautiful South Dublin County / Ath Cliath Theas go Deas is a competition for communities, resident groups, business, individuals. More information.

Competition, Environmental Schools
South Dublin County Council is sponsoring an environmental schools competition as part of its Beautiful South Dublin County / Áth Cliath Theas go Deas programme. More information.

Credit, Advance Bin Lift
Click here to see a list of outlets for the Advance Credit System for grey bin collection.

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Dog Licences
A dog must be licensed if it is six weeks old or as soon as it has left its mother. If you are a dog owner you are responsible for ensuring that you have a current dog licence. More information.

Dog Wardens Service
The Dog Warden service looks after stray and unwanted dogs and enforcement in relation to the Control of Dogs Acts. More information.

Drains (Water Drainage Section)
This Section is responsible for the South Dublin County Council Drainage System which comprises approximately 1,200 km of foul and surface water public sewers. More information.

Drains, Blocked
Drainage Maintenance provides a Non-emergency drain clearing service, this service is operable during normal working hours. More information.

Dump (Disposal of Waste)
Old style "dumps" are no longer in operation in the County. Instead, if you wish to dispose of household waste you may bring many items to the Civic Amenity Centre, in Ballymount, for a charge. There is also a facility to recycle many items there for free. More information.

Dumping, Illegal
The Council's Litter Wardens investigate cases of illegal dumping and littering. More information.

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Education, Environmental Awareness
Education and awareness are key to changing the way we manage our waste and making provision for a sustainable environment for future generations. There is an active education and awareness section in South Dublin County Council. More information.

Environmental Awareness for Businesses
South Dublin County Council supports an environmental awareness programme for businesses. More information.

Exhumation of human remains
The Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1948 and Local Government Acts 1925 – 2001 gives South Dublin County Council the power to grant an Exhumation Licence to anybody wishing to exhume remains from any cemetery in its administrative area, under certain conditions. More information.

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Fine, On-the-Spot (Littering)
The Council employs seven Litter Wardens. Presently, the on-the-spot fine for littering under the Litter Pollution Act 1997, (as amended), is €150.00. If the matter is brought to the District Court and the offender is found guilty, the maximum fine can be up to €3,000.00. More information.

Food Waste Regulations
Derogation form is available for download by clicking the Documents button on the main menu. Alternatively, please click here Information on the regulations can be found here.

Forms
Forms are available for download by clicking the Forms/Publications button on the main menu. Alternatively, please click here.

Fridges / Freezers
Domestic customers may bring household fridges or freezers to the Civic Amenity Centre for disposal. More information.

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Glass Bottles, Recycling
More information.

Graves
Information on how to purchase a grave space; grave space price list; list of Burial Grounds with spaces available; list of Burial Grounds with no spaces available and Contact Details. More information.

Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS)
The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) was completed in 2005 and involved the seven Local Authorities of the Greater Dublin Area. The study carried out an in depth assessment of the Dublin’s drainage system. In addition to the extensive analysis of the drainage systems and the data collection that was carried out, the output also provided five policy documents. More information.

Green Bins
South Dublin County Council provides a door to door recycling service for dry, recyclable goods. More information.

Green Flags (for Schools)
Green Schools is an International Environmental Education Programme offering a well-defined controllable way for schools to include environmental issues with the curriculum and apply them to the day-to-day running of the school. More information.

Green Waste
Domestic Customers may bring tree branches, prunings, grass clippings and leaves to the Ballymount Civic Amenity.  More information.

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Hardness, Water
Information on Water Hardness is available on the Water Maintenance page.  Click here for details.

Hazardous Waste in the Home
South Dublin County Council has organised Chemcar to collect household hazardous waste in September and October at various Shopping Centre car parks throughout the County.

Click here to see locations, dates and waste accepted by Chemcar. 

Headstones
Information on how to erect a headstone. Read more.

Horses
Stray Horses can be seized by South Dublin County Council under the Control of Horses Act 1996. Click to view More information on Horses.

Householders and the Environment
There are approximately 80,000 households in South Dublin and almost 250,000 residents. The following services are provided to householders in South Dublin... More information

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Leaves (Green Waste)
Domestic Customers may bring tree branches, prunings, grass clippings and leaves to the Green Waste Centre in Esker, Lucan.  More information.

Landfill, Arthurstown
Arthurstown Landfill Site is located 1.6 km south-east of the village of Kill, Co. Kildare and the N7 national primary road. Dublin city lies approximately 25km to the north east. For more information, please visit the Arthurstown Website.

Licences, Discharge to Sewers
Any discharge of trade effluent, as defined in the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 & 1990 requires a licence under Section 16 of the Act. More information.

Licences, Discharge to Waters
Any discharge of trade effluent, or sewage effluent, as defined in the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 & 1990 requires a licence under Section 4 of the Act. More information.

Licences, Dog
A dog must be licensed if it is six weeks old or as soon as it has left its mother. If you are a dog owner you are responsible for ensuring that you have a current dog licence. More information.

Litter Warden Service
The Council employs seven Litter Wardens. Presently, the on-the-spot fine for littering under the Litter Pollution Act 1997, (as amended), is €150.00. If the matter is brought to the District Court and the offender is found guilty, the maximum fine can be up to €3,000.00. More information.

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Maps, Water Design
Planning to build or reconstruct your home? Please contact the Water Design Section. Maps are available on request from Billy Fitzpatrick at 01 4149000 ext 4288.

Meat Processing
Under service contract with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, the Veterinary Section carries out regular inspections on non-exporting meat processing premises. They also issue approval to meat premises that comply with the relevant legislation. More information.

Milk
The Veterinary Section is responsible for inspecting registered liquid milk producing dairy farms under European Regulations. Milking equipment, general hygiene and standards of animal housing and welfare are assessed. More information.

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National Spring Clean
National Spring Clean is the biggest anti-litter campaign in Ireland. Every April, community groups, schools, businesses, individuals get involved. More information.

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Oil, Disposal of
Domestic customers may bring waste oil to the Civic Amenity Centre for disposal. More information.

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Packaging Waste, Producers
Major Producers i.e. those companies who place more than 25 tonnes of packaging waste onto the market and who have an annual turnover in excess of €1 million per annum, are obliged to comply with the Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations, 2003 and Waste Management (Packaging) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004. More information.

Packaging Waste, List of Self-Compliant Companies
A list of current companies which comply with their Packaging Regulations responsibilities under the Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations, 2003 by having become Self Compliers with South Dublin County Council. More information.

Payments (Cash Office)
Customers may make payments to the Council at our Cash Office in either County Hall, Tallaght, or our Clondalkin Office. Opening Hours in Tallaght are Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 4.00pm; Friday 9.00 am to 3.30pm. Saturday, Sunday & Bank Hoilidays Closed. Opening Hours in Clondalkin are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm (open through lunch). Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays Closed.

Planning Applications - Water & Drainage Considerations
All proposed developments submitted for planning in South Dublin County Council shall conform to the following documents... Read More

Plastic Bottles, Recycling
More information.

Plots (Grave Spaces)
Information on how to purchase a grave space; grave space price list; list of Burial Grounds with spaces available; list of Burial Grounds with no spaces available and Contact Details. More information.

Pollution (of Water)
Anyone observing any polluting matter in waters, or anything they suspect to be polluting matter, should contact South Dublin County Council immediately at Water Pollution Depot, Deansrath Depot, Clondalkin, (01) 4570784/5/6 or the Environmental Services Department, County Hall, Tallaght: (01) 4149211. Alternatively you can email us at waterpollution@sdublincoco.ie Click for more information.

Pound (for Dogs)
More information.

Pound (for Horses)
More information.

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Recycling, Bring Banks
The recycling facilities available in the community accept glass bottles, cans, textiles and plastic bottles depending on the site visited. More information.

Recycling, Composting
Composting is an easy way to cheaply return the nutrients of organic material to the soil. Compost may be used as a soil conditioner and a surface mulch. More information.

Recycling, Green Bin
South Dublin County Council provides a door to door recycling service for dry, recyclable goods. All households in South Dublin County are provided with a green bin for this purpose.  More information

Repak
To become a member of Repak companies must pay an annual fee. Repak then becomes responsible for the collection and recycling of all packaging waste, up to the percentage of its members obligations. Click here to visit the Repak site (external link) OR click here for information on Packaging.

Revenue Commissioners, Bin Tags Tax Credit from
A Credit is available from the Revenue Commissioners for P.A.Y.E. workers and those using the Self-Assessment system for bin tags bought in the previous year. Please visit www.revenue.ie or telephone 1890 333 425 for more information.

Rivers or Streams
South Dublin County Council Drainage Maintenance Section carries out cleaning of Rivers/Streams as part of the annual river/stream cleaning programme. More information.

Rivers or Streams, Pollution of
Anyone observing any polluting matter in waters, or anything they suspect to be polluting matter, should contact South Dublin County Council immediately at Water Pollution Depot, Deansrath Depot, Clondalkin, (01) 4570784/5/6 or the Environmental Services Department, County Hall, Tallaght: (01) 4149211. Alternatively you can email us at waterpollution@sdublincoco.ie Click here for more information.

Roadsweeping
The Council provides a road-sweeping service which is carried out throughout the County by a contractor, Oxigen Environment Ltd. Housing Estates included in the Road Sweeping Schedule are swept once every 3 months, main roads every month and Motorways and Dual Carriageways every three months. More information.

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Septic Tanks
Drainage Maintenance Section provides private septic tank clearances which are carried out on receipt of the appropriate domestic or commercial fee. More information.

Schools, Environmental Awareness Visits to
South Dublin County Council has a programme in place whereby there is now a designated Litter Warden and a member of the Environmental Awareness Section visit Primary and Secondary schools. More information.

Schools, Environmental Competition
South Dublin County Council is sponsoring an environmental schools competition as part of its Beautiful South Dublin County / Áth Cliath Theas go Deas programme. More information.

Schools, Green Flags for
Green Schools is an International Environmental Education Programme offering a well-defined controllable way for schools to include environmental issues with the curriculum and apply them to the day-to-day running of the school. More information.

Selling (Casual Trading)
Casual Trading includes activities in a public place, such as the sale of fast food from a van, the sale of flowers from a vehicle or stall, or any similar street market type of activity. The Council has the legal power to decide places where casual trading may take place, within the Council's own borders. Only people who hold a valid Casual Trading Licence may trade at these designated casual trading sites. More information.

Sewers, Discharge to (Licences)
Any discharge of trade effluent, as defined in the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 & 1990 requires a licence under Section 16 of the Act. More information.

Sheep Scab
The Veterinary Section of the County Council is responsible for ensuring that outbreaks of sheep scab are controlled and eradicated from affected sheep flocks. More information.

Shops and other outlets selling Bin Lift Credit
The Advance Credit System will be introduced on a phased basis from 19th October 2009 and will be available to all customers by the end of 2009. More information.  Click here for a list of Outlets where you can purchase advance credit.

Small Changes
It is now easier than ever to do your bit towards caring for the environment and building a cleaner future. Good waste management practice saves money and can also improve staff moral. More information.

Streams or Rivers
South Dublin County Council Drainage Maintenance Section carries out cleaning of Rivers/Streams as part of the annual river/stream cleaning programme. More information.

Streams or Rivers, Pollution of
Anyone observing any polluting matter in waters, or anything they suspect to be polluting matter, should contact South Dublin County Council immediately at Water Pollution Depot, Deansrath Depot, Clondalkin, (01) 4570784/5/6 or the Environmental Services Department, County Hall, Tallaght: (01) 4149211. Alternatively you can email us at waterpollution@sdublincoco.ie Click here for more information.

Street Sweeping
The Council provides a road-sweeping service which is carried out throughout the County by a contractor, Oxigen Environment Ltd. Housing Estates included in the Road Sweeping Schedule are swept once every 3 months, main roads every month and Motorways and Dual Carriageways every three months. More information.

Sustainable Drainage (SuDS)
The Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) was completed in 2005 and involved the seven Local Authorities of the Greater Dublin Area. The study carried out an in depth assessment of the Dublin’s drainage system. More information.

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Tax Credit
A Credit is available from the Revenue Commissioners for P.A.Y.E. workers and those using the Self-Assessment system for bin lift credit bought in the previous year. Please visit www.revenue.ie or telephone 1890 333 425 for more information.

Textiles, Recycling
More information.

Tidy Towns Competition
The Tidy Towns competition is organised by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Click here for more information.

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Waiver of Waste Charges
The Council may decide, having received proof from a household that it cannot afford the full cost of using the advance credti system that it will provide a limited number of bin lifts to the household for free. This arrangement is called a "Waiver". More information.

Waste Charges Card
The Advance Credit System will be introduced on a phased basis from 19th October 2009 and will be available to all customers by the end of 2009. More information.

Waste Collection, Domestic (Refuse)
The Council provides a weekly domestic refuse collection service to households within South Dublin County Council’s administrative area.The current prices for domestic refuse collections are €8 for a 240 litre bin and €4 for a 140 litre bin  More information.

Waste Collection, Business (Trade Waste)
All participating businesses, schools, charities, resource centres, community centres and SDCC neighbourhood centres are dealt with on the Trade Waste system. More information.

Waste Collection Permit
A Collection Permit is required by anyone collecting Waste to ensure that the Waste is gathered, sorted and transported correctly. More information.

Waste, Transfrontier Shipment of
When waste is moved or shipped from one country to another, we refer to this type of movement as Transfrontier Shipment/Movement of Waste. For this to happen there are a number of different parties involved. More information.

Water Conservation
South Dublin County Council's Water Network Management Section Core Activities include reducing losses from distribution mains to set short and long-term targets. More information.

Water Hardness
Information on Water Hardness is available on the Water Maintenance page.  Click here for details.  

Water, Emergency Contact Details
1. Emergencies: Manned switchboard: 08.00H to 24.00H. Ph (01) 4574907
2. Pageboy service: 0.00H to 08.00H. Ph (01) 4901884
3. Deansrath Maintenance Depot: Ph (01) 457 0784
4. Environmental Services Department,
Water and Drainage Section,
County Hall,
Tallaght,
Dublin 24.
Phone (01) 414 9211

Water Pollution
Anyone observing any polluting matter in waters, or anything they suspect to be polluting matter, should contact South Dublin County Council immediately at Water Pollution Depot, Deansrath Depot, Clondalkin, (01) 4570784/5/6 or the Environmental Services Department, County Hall, Tallaght: (01) 4149211. Alternatively you can email us at waterpollution@sdublincoco.ie Click for more information.

Waters, Discharge to (Licences)
Any discharge of trade effluent, or sewage effluent, as defined in the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 & 1990 requires a licence under Section 4 of the Act. More information.

WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment), Info for Retailers
Retailers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) will be affected by new regulations, which were made on 5th July 2005, transposing EU legislation on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). While the WEEE Directive is based largely on the principle of producer responsibility, the regulations include specific provisions relating to retailers. More information.

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Zoonotic Diseases
A zoonotic disease (zoonoses) is a disease communicable from animals to humans. Veterinary Officers of South Dublin County Council participate in the Eastern Regional Zoonoses Committee. More information.