Councils to get increased powers to eradicate illegal dumping

Anti-litter legislation effective from July will enable local authorities to demand proof from householders of responsible waste management.

The legislation intends to standardise waste collection services and enhance investigation and enforcement powers for local authorities.

It is part of a wider Department of Environment policy document instigated by former environment and local government minister, Phil Hogan, in 2012 which is to be phased in over a year.