Burning Rubbish is Illegal

Important Notice to Householders

Cork City Council wishes to draw attention to the fact that under the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended that it is an offence to dispose of waste in a manner which causes or is likely to cause environmental pollution.

The disposal of household and garden waste by burning is one such method of disposal that is deemed likely to cause environmental pollution and furthermore is a source of annoyance to persons in the adjoining locality. Consequently householders are requested to refrain from lighting open fires or using any of the proprietary burners in their gardens.

It is the City Councils intention to prosecute offenders under the relevant section of the Waste Management Acts.

D. O'Mahony
Director of Services
Environment
15th March 2005

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