Fridges, freezers, beds, tyres and sofas dumped in forests across the country

Coillte is increasing surveillance and asking people to bring their rubbish home

Illegal dumping in Coillte forests has become more common since the Covid-19 pandemic began. File Picture.  

Coillte revealed this week that the most common illegally dumped items in the country’s forests over the past 14 months have been washing machines, fridge freezers, and household waste.

The semi state body has highlighted how fridges and freezers are free to recycle at local bring centres while the household rubbish dumped comprises dirty nappies, food, and cans and bottles which are also recyclable.