Waterford Council removes 3.5 tonnes of illegal waste in single day from dumping blackspot

Despite public-funded initiatives in 2019 for improved street lighting, efforts to stop illegal dumping in the area have not yet been successful. 

The Council hopes increased awareness will deter future illegal disposal of waste. Picture: Waterford Council

Waterford City and County Council has removed 3.5 tonnes of illegal waste in a single day from a dumping blackspot in Dungarvan. 

An investigation into the large scale dumping incident is underway and the council has urged members of the public to report illegal dumping to the council.