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The Environment and Recreation Directorate is responsible for the delivery of the following services: Water &  Drainage (on behalf of Irish Water), Waste Management Waste Operations and Recreation & Sport . Our approach to care for the Environment is based on the principle of sustainable development i.e. “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. Cork City Council, in its role as a provider of services such as waste collection, recycling facilities, water and drainage can undertake measures to protect the environment we live in, nevertheless there is a duty on everybody to make their contribution in the area of environmental care.

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Burning of Waste

The burning of waste is illegal.

This includes the burning of waste in;

-          A barrel or exposed heap in a yard or garden

-          A purchased ready-made home incinerator

-          Burning commercial waste on a business premises of farmyard

-          Burning waste on a building site

Burning waste is not only a nuisance to neighbours it can release many harmful chemicals into the air. Such practices lead to the release of toxic dioxins which are a hazard for peoples’ health and the environment. Many people may believe that they are doing the right thing in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and saving money but in fact they are both causing long term environmental pollution and causing possible damage to their health and that of their children and neighbours.

The Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 prohibits the burning of waste within the cartilage of a dwelling.

Failure to comply with these regulations is an offence and fines of up to €3,000 may be imposed.

Making a complaint

You can report any suspected cases of burning of waste to The Waste Enforcement Section on 021-4924739