Abandoned Vehicles Removal
Local authorities may request the registered owner of an abandoned vehicle parked in a public place to remove it.
Backyard Burning of Waste Control
Local authorities may take action against those who carry out unauthorised burning of waste in backyards.
Burning of Agricultural Vegetation Permission
Farmers must apply to the local authority for permission to burn green waste generated by agricultural activities.
Commercial Food Waste Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate commercial food waste disposal to ensure the waste is suitable for composting.
Construction and Demolition Waste Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the disposal and recycling of construction and demolition waste such as soil, rubble, bricks, timber and plaster.
End of Life Vehicles Authorisations
Local authorities authorise and maintain a register of treatment facilities that deal with end of life vehicles.
End of Life Vehicles Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the disposal of end of life vehicles.
Extractive Industries Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the management of waste from quarries to prevent or reduce environmental damage.
Farm Plastic Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the sale and use of plastic film on farms to ensure it is collected and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Farm Plastics Producers Registration
Local authorities maintain a register of producers and manufacturers of farm plastics.
Hazardous Waste Notification
You must notify the National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council if you want to import, export or transport hazardous waste.
Historic Landfills Management
Local authorities manage closed local authority landfill sites in line with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.
Household Food Waste Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate domestic food waste disposal to ensure the waste is suitable for composting.
Packaging Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the disposal of packaging waste by businesses.
Packaging Regulations Self-Compliance Registration
Major producers of packaging waste must register with the local authority to become self compliant in the proper disposal of packaging waste.
Plastic Bag Levy Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate compliance by retailers with the plastic bag levy. Retailers must charge customers for plastic bags at the point of sale.
Sewage Sludge Facilities Certificate
Operators of sewage sludge facilities, must register with the local authority for a certificate of registration to meet waste management requirements.
Sewage Sludge Facilities Register
Local authorities maintain a public register of sewage sludge facilities.
Sewage Sludge Facilities Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the storage of waste in sewage sludge facilities from waste water treatment plants and septic tanks.
Stop Food Waste Initiative Information
Local authorities may provide information and advice to encourage households to prevent and manage food waste.
TransFrontier Shipment of Waste Notification
You must notify the National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council if you want to export, import or transit shipments of waste within, into or out of the European Union.
TransFrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations Enforcement
The National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council regulates the exporting, importing and transporting of waste shipments on behalf of all local authorities.
Waste Collection Permit
The National Waste Collection Office in Offaly County Council issues waste collection permits to approved collectors or transporters of waste.
Waste Collection Permit Enforcement
Local authorities enforce waste collection permits issued by the National Waste Collection Permit Office in Offaly County Council.
Waste Disposal Site Fee Payment
You must pay a fee if you dispose of domestic or commercial waste in a local authority landfill or civic amenity site.
Waste Facilities Register
The National Waste Collection Permit Office in Offaly County Council maintains a public register of all waste facility permits and certificates granted, reviewed, revoked and expired across all local authorities.
Waste Facility Permit
You must apply to the local authority for a waste facility permit or a certificate of registration if you want to operate a waste facility.
Waste Facility Permit Pre Application Information and Advice
Local authorities may arrange pre application consultations for those considering applying for a waste facility permit.
Waste Facility Permit Surrender Request
You must request permission from the local authority if you want to surrender your waste facility permit.
Waste Facility Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the operation of waste facilities.
Waste Pollution Complaint Reporting
Local authorities may investigate complaints about waste pollution.
Waste Tyre Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the proper disposal of waste tyres.
Adopt a Patch Scheme
Local authorities may allocate public areas such as stretches of roadway, parts of beaches, bottle banks and litter blackspots to private companies or groups who want to adopt the patch and keep it litter free.
Adopt a Road Scheme
Local authorities may allocate a length of road to private companies or groups who want to adopt the road and keep it litter free.
Adopt a Roundabout Scheme
Local authorities may allocate a roundabout to private companies or groups who want to adopt the roundabout and landscape it.
Adopt a Street Scheme
Local authorities may allocate a street to private companies or groups who want to adopt the street and keep it litter free.
Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti Grant Scheme
Local authorities may provide financial support to community projects for anti litter, anti dog fouling and anti graffiti activities.
Bonfire Materials Removal
Local authorities may remove bonfire materials from public areas for disposal.
Community Clean-Up Supplies
Local authorities may provide clean up equipment and supplies such as litter pickers, gloves and bags to communities to clean up their local area.
Dog Fouling Control
Local authorities monitor dog fouling in public areas and may take action against owners.
Event Litter Clean-up Support
Local authorities may support event organisers by carrying out litter clean ups and street cleaning after marathons, park runs, festivals and beach events.
Graffiti Removal
Local authorities may remove graffiti from public buildings, bridges, playground equipment and street furniture. They may also remove offensive graffiti from private property.
Graffiti Removal Kits
Local authorities may provide free graffiti removal kits to community groups, residents associations and Tidy Towns groups to remove graffiti from community centres, sports areas and playgrounds.
Gum Removal
Local authorities may remove discarded chewing gum from public streets and footpaths.
Litter Awareness Initiatives
Local authorities may run litter awareness initiatives as part of their litter management activities.
Litter Bins
Local authorities may provide litter bins in public areas.
Litter Bins Maintenance
Local authorities maintain and collect litter from their litter bins in public areas.
Litter Control Signage
Local authorities may erect litter control signage in public places.
Litter Fine Appeal
The local authority provide a litter fine appeal process.
Litter Fine Payment
You must pay a litter fine to the local authority.
Litter Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities investigate illegal littering incidents and regulate illegal littering activity.
National Spring Clean Support
Local authorities may provide information and support about the National Spring Clean initiative to community and voluntary groups.
Temporary Event Signage Permission
You must apply to the local authority for a permit to use temporary signage to advertise events.
Tidy Towns Support
Local authorities may support Tidy Towns groups through networking meetings, seminars, funding and environmental initiatives.
Air Emissions Enforcement
Local authorities regulate air emissions from industrial plants such as bitumen plants and small thermal plants to ensure the emissions are safe and comply with regulations.
Air Emissions Licence
Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.
Air Pollution Complaint Reporting
Local authorities may investigate complaints about air pollution.
Decorative Paints Certificate
Businesses who carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing must apply to the local authority for a decorative paints certificate.
Decorative Paints Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the use of decorative paint materials used and sold by commercial businesses.
Decorative Paints Register
Local authorities maintain a public register of businesses which carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing on their premises.
Odour Nuisance Complaint Reporting
Local authorities may investigate complaints of offensive smells and take action.
Organic Solvents Register
Local authorities maintain a public register of industries which use solvents.
Organic Solvents Vapour Emissions Certificate
Businesses who use solvents in their work such as dry cleaning, printing, surface coating and pharmaceutical must apply to the local authority for an organic solvents vapour emissions certificate.
Organic Solvents Vapour Emissions Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the use of solvents by businesses.
Petroleum Vapour Emissions Certificate
Owners or operators of petrol stations and fuel tankers must apply to the local authority petroleum vapour emissions certificate.
Petroleum Vapour Emissions Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate emissions from fuel tankers, storage tanks and fuel pumps in petrol stations.
Petroleum Vapours Register
Local authorities maintain a public register of owners and operators of petrol stations and fuel tankers.
Solid Fuel Regulations Enforcement
Tipperary County Council is the enforcement agency for breaches of the Air Pollution Act 1987 (Solid Fuels) Regulations 2022.
Air Quality Management Plan Consultation
Local authorities may prepare plans to manage air quality. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.
Climate Adaptation Strategy Consultation
Local authorities prepare strategies to address climate change. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.
Climate Change Action Plan Consultation
Local authorities prepare plans to address climate change. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.
Litter Management Plan Consultation
Local authorities prepare plans to prevent and control litter. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.
Noise Action Plan Consultation
Local authorities prepare plans to address environmental noise. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.
Regional Waste Management Plan Consultation
Local authorities prepare plans to prevent and control waste. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.
Renewable Energy Strategy Consultation
Local authorities prepare strategies for renewable energy. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.
Tree Management Strategy Consultation
Local authorities may prepare strategies for tree management. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.
Bathing Waters Quality Monitoring
Local authorities may monitor and publish information on bathing water quality during the summer bathing season.
Caravan Park Licence
Caravan park and campsite operators must apply to the local authority for a licence.
Caravan Park Standards Enforcement
Local authorities may enforce public health, fire, safety and environmental standards in caravan parks and campsites.
Discharge to Waters Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the discharge of liquids and sewage to rivers, lakes and the sea.
Discharge to Waters Licence
Businesses must apply to the local authority for a licence to discharge liquids or sewage to rivers, lakes or the sea.
Discharge to Waters Licence Register
Local authorities maintain a public register of businesses which have a licence to discharge liquids or sewage to rivers, lakes and the sea.
Landspreading Control
Local authorities regulate land spreading activities on farms to protect water quality.
Nutrient Management Plan Assessment
Local authorities may assess nutrient management plans to ensure the spreading of organic sludges and fertilizers does not cause environmental damage.
River and Lake Water Quality Monitoring
Local authorities may monitor water quality in rivers and lakes to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
River Flow Monitoring
Local authorities may monitor river flow and collect information for analysis by environmental agencies.
Septic Tank Grant
Local authorities may provide financial support to homeowners to upgrade or replace septic tanks or domestic waste water treatment systems.
Septic Tank Information and Advice
Local authorities may provide information and advice about septic tanks and waste water treatment systems.
Septic Tank Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate septic tanks and domestic waste water treatment systems to reduce the risk to human health and the environment.
Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Register
Local authorities maintain a public register of farmers and land owners who spread sewage sludge on their lands.
Sewage Sludge in Agriculture Regulations Enforcement
Local authorities regulate the spreading of sewage sludge by farmers and land owners on their lands.
Water Pollution Complaint Reporting
Local authorities may investigate complaints about water pollution.
Climate Action Initiatives
Local authorities may run climate action initiatives as part of their commitment to climate action.
Community Environment Action Fund
Local authorities may provide financial support to community groups, schools and environmental non governmental organisations to carry out small environmental projects to promote sustainable development.
Community Water Development Fund
Local authorities may provide financial support to community groups, river and lake trusts, and catchment partnerships to carry out habitat conservation, natural flood prevention and amenity improvement projects to improve water quality, health and wellbeing.
Drainage Districts Maintenance
Local authorities may maintain drainage districts where drainage schemes were built to improve agricultural land.
Invasive Species Information and Advice
Local authorities may provide information and advice to the public about invasive plant and animal species such as giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, winter heliotrope, the grey squirrel, the Chinese mitten crab, the ruddy duck and the American mink.
Invasive Species Reporting
You can report sightings of invasive plant and animal species to the local authority. These species include giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, winter heliotrope, the grey squirrel, the Chinese mitten crab, the ruddy duck and the American mink.