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Environment

To enhance and improve the quality of life in the county by providing a high level of Environmental Protection.

The Environment Section has responsibility for Waste Management, Waste Enforcement, Litter Control, Pollution Control, Water Quality, Environmental Promotion, Veterinary Service, Control of Horses and Dogs.

Waste Management involves the operation of two landfill sites, a refuse collection service and the provision of recycling facilities and information.

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In addition the county is part of the Midlands Waste Management Startegy with counties Longford, Offaly, Laois and Tipperary North.

The environment section is also responsible for litter control and the implementation of packaging and other Regulations.

Pollution Control involves the maintenance, noise and improvement of water quality in the county's rivers and lakes.

This section also responds to pollution complaints from members of the public. If you are aware of pollution within the county, please notify the Environment Section on 1890 320005 or alternativley complete the Contact Us form available under the Contact Us section of the website.

For more information on making an environmental complaint, click on the "See something Say something" leaflet below.

Nearly half a million tonnes of household, commercial / industrial, construction and demolition waste is generated in the Midlands Region every year. The five local authorities, Laois, Longford, North Tipperary, Offaly and Westmeath, have worked together to prepare a new Waste Management Plan for the Midlands Region for the period 2005 - 2010. The plan is available below under document downloads.

The environment: it's easy to make a difference!