Services

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

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.

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.

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.

Laois County Council investigates complaints about alleged air pollution.

Laois County Council may prepare plans to manage air quality. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

Laois County Council may provide financial support to community projects for anti litter, anti dog fouling and anti graffiti activities.

Laois County Council may take action against those who carry out unauthorised burning of waste.

Water Quality is monitored and assessed at designated bathing waters across the country to keep swimmers safe and healthy.

Laois County Council may remove bonfire materials from public areas for disposal.

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

Laois County Council operates a Cemetery Grant Scheme to assist Cemetery Committees and Community Groups to maintain their Local Cemetery.

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

The exemption for agricultural green waste burning ended on the 30th November 2023.

Laois County Council may enforce public health, fire, safety and environmental standards in caravan parks and campsites.

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

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

Laois County Council may run climate action initiatives as part of their commitment to climate action.

Laois County Council prepare strategies to address climate change. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

Laois County Council prepare plans to address climate change. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.