Fewer than ten a month asked for proof of waste disposal

During the July meeting of the Athlone-Moate Municipal District, it was revealed that in the first six months of this year, an average of fewer than 10 people a month were asked for proof of waste disposal.

In response to a question from Fine Gael Cllr John Dolan, it was revealed that since January 1 2023, "the Environment Section has written to 47 households in the Municipal District of Athlone-Moate requesting them to provide proof of disposal of their waste."

Householders are obliged to provide “documentary proof of waste disposal” when requested to do so, and failure to comply with the bye-laws can lead to a fixed penalty notice of €75 or, if convicted in court, to a penalty of up to €2,500.