Louth County Council has confirmed it is dealing with a significant illegal dumping incident at Shanliss, just outside Ardee.
Council crews have been deployed to the area and clean up works are currently underway. The dumped material includes oil drums, which will be collected and disposed of in line with all relevant environmental and waste management regulations.
The incident is being investigated by the council’s litter wardens. Illegal dumping is an offence and those found responsible face the risk of prosecution, fines and conviction through the courts. Anyone with information relating to the incident is being urged to contact Louth County Council.
The council is also reminding the public that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility and that there is a legal obligation to manage waste correctly. It is an offence to hire someone to remove waste unless they are an authorised waste collector with the required permits.
Responsibility for waste remains with the householder or business that generated it, and using an unauthorised operator may result in prosecution, fines, and liability for proper disposal. A list of authorised waste collectors is available from the National Waste Collection Permit Office; A list of authorised waste collectors is available from the National Waste Collection Permit Office at www.nwcpo.ie.
