Environment

Environment Services

Waste Management

Abandoned Vehicles Removal

Laois County Council will request the registered owner of an abandoned vehicle parked in a public place to remove it.

End of Life Vehicles Authorisations

Do you have an old car and you want to get rid of it? All intact End-Of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) must be accepted from the owner of the vehicle free of charge at an authorised treatment facility.

Farm Plastic Regulations Enforcement

Laois County Council regulate the sale and use of plastic film on farms to ensure it is collected and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Hazardous Waste Notification

You must notify the National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council if you want to import, export or transport hazardous waste.

Historic Landfills Management

Laois County Council manage closed local authority landfill sites in line with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines.

Landfill

Laois County Council operate the sole landfill site for the County at Kyletalesha. The landfill site operates under an Environmental Protection Agency Waste Licence.

Sewage Sludge Facilities Certificate

Operators of sewage sludge facilities, must register with Laois County Council for a certificate of registration to meet waste management requirements.

TransFrontier Shipment of Waste Notification

You must notify the National TransFrontier Shipments Office in Dublin City Council if you want to export, import or transit shipments of waste within, into or out of the European Union.

Waste Collection Permit

The National Waste Collection Office in Offaly County Council issues waste collection permits to approved collectors or transporters of waste.

Waste Facilities Register

The National Waste Collection Permit Office in Offaly County Council maintains a public register of all waste facility permits and certificates granted, reviewed, revoked and expired across all local authorities.

Waste Facility Permit

You must apply to Laois County Council for a waste facility permit or a certificate of registration if you want to operate a waste facility.

Statutory Access to Information

Access to Information on Environment Request

You can send a request to Laois County Council for access to environmental information such as air, noise and water quality reports, and policies and plans on environmental protection measures.

Air Quality

Air Emissions Enforcement

Laois County Council regulates air emissions from industrial plants such as bitumen plants and small thermal plants to ensure the emissions are safe and comply with regulations.

Air Emissions Licence

Industrial plants that release emissions into the atmosphere such as bitumen plants and small scale thermal plants must apply to the local authority for a licence.

Decorative Paints Certificate

Businesses who carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing must apply to the local authority for a decorative paints certificate.

Decorative Paints Register

Local authorities maintain a public register of businesses which carry out spray painting and vehicle refinishing on their premises.

Organic Solvents Vapour Emissions Certificate

Businesses who use solvents in their work such as dry cleaning, printing, surface coating and pharmaceutical must apply to the local authority for an organic solvents vapour emissions certificate.

Petroleum Vapours Register

Laois County Council maintain a public register of owners and operators of petrol stations and fuel tankers.

Solid Fuel Regulations Enforcement

Laois County Council regulate the storage, distribution, sale and supply of low smoke coal and regulate the use of smoky coal and may designate areas as low smoke zones.

Laois County Council Plans

Litter Management Plan Consultation

Laois County Council prepares a litter management plan to prevent and control litter. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Noise Action Plan Consultation

Local authorities prepare plans to address environmental noise. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Litter Control

Community Clean-Up Supplies

Laois County Council may provide clean up equipment and supplies such as litter pickers, gloves and bags to communities to clean up their local area.

Dog Fouling Control

Laois County Council monitor dog fouling in public areas and may take action against owners.

Event Litter Clean-up Support

Laois County Council may support event organisers by carrying out litter clean ups and street cleaning after marathons, park runs, festivals and beach events.

Graffiti Removal

Laois County Council may remove graffiti from public buildings, bridges, playground equipment and street furniture. They may also remove offensive graffiti from private property.

Gum Removal

Laois County Council may remove discarded chewing gum from public streets and footpaths.

Litter Bins

Laois County Council may provide litter bins in public areas.

National Spring Clean Support

Laois County Council provide information and support about the National Spring Clean initiative to community and voluntary groups.

Sponsored Litter Bins

Laois County Council may permit businesses to advertise on local authority litter bins.

Tidy Towns Support

Laois County Council may support Tidy Towns groups through networking meetings, seminars, funding and environmental initiatives.

Water Quality

Discharge to Waters Licence

Businesses must apply to the Laois County Council for a licence to discharge liquids or sewage to rivers, lakes or the sea.

Landspreading Control

Laois County Council regulate land spreading activities on farms to protect water quality.

Nutrient Management Plan Assessment

Laois County Council may assess nutrient management plans to ensure the spreading of organic sludge and fertilizers does not cause environmental damage.

Septic Tank Grant

Laois County Council may provide financial support to homeowners to upgrade or replace septic tanks or domestic waste water treatment systems.

Recycling

Bring Centres

Laois County Council provide bring centres where you can recycle small household items such as glass, plastic, food and beverage cans and textiles.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Laois County Council may provide drop off points for natural Christmas trees at civic amenity or other sites.

Civic Amenity Sites

Laois County Council provide civic amenity sites where the public can recycle and dispose of household waste.

Burials and Cremations

Burials Register

Laois County Council maintain a public register of all burials in the Laois administrative area.

Exhumation Licence

You must apply to Laois County Council for an exhumation licence to exhume the remains of a deceased person.

Gravedigger Registration

Laois County Council require contractors in Laois County Council owned burial grounds to register with them.

Gravespace Payment

You can buy a grave space in a Laois County Council burial ground by contacting the Registrar of the burial ground.

Environmental Protection

Community Environment Action Fund

Laois County Council may provide financial support to community groups, schools and environmental non governmental organisations to carry out small environmental projects to promote sustainable development.

Community Water Development Fund

Laois County Council may provide financial support to community groups, river and lake trusts, and catchment partnerships to carry out habitat conservation, natural flood prevention and amenity improvement projects to improve water quality, health and wellbeing.

Invasive Species Information and Advice

Laois County Council may provide information and advice to the public about invasive plant and animal species such as giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, winter heliotrope, the grey squirrel, the Chinese mitten crab, the ruddy duck and the American mink.

Invasive Species Reporting

You can report sightings of invasive plant and animal species to the local authority. These species include giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, winter heliotrope, the grey squirrel, the Chinese mitten crab, the ruddy duck and the American mink.

Animal Welfare and Control

Dead Animal Removal

Laois County Council may remove or arrange the removal of dead animals from public areas.

Statistics and Reports

Environment Reports

Laois County Council may provide environmental reports and information to government departments and other agencies.

Environmental Awareness

Noise Control

Environmental Noise Monitoring

Laois County Council may monitor environmental noise levels and take action to prevent noise that is a nuisance, endangers human health, damages property or the environment.

Strategic Noise Mapping

Laois County Council map areas where major noise occurs such as roads, railways, airports, industry and may take action to minimise the impact of this on the environment.

Public Health and Safety

Public Toilets

Laois County Council may provide and maintain public toilets and cities, towns, harbours and coastal areas.

Water Safety

Ringbuoy Maintenance

Laois County Council may provide and maintain ringbuoys along riverbanks, and on bridges, piers and beaches to promote water safety.

Water Safety Initiatives

Laois County Council, together with Irish Water Safety, may run lifesaver training courses, beach lifeguard academies, and safe swimming and boating campaigns to promote water safety on public beaches, lakes and waterways.

Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces

Tree Management

Laois County Council may plant, prune and fell tree in public parks, open green spaces, along roadsides, on roundabouts and in authorised housing estates to protect and maintain them.

Contact this service

Address

Áras an Chontae

James Fintan Lalor Ave,
Kylekiproe,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois,
R32 EHP9

Opening times

9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).  The offices are closed for lunch between 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm

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