55 IBC's have been dumped in Louth this year
Since the beginning of the year, there have been 17 separate incidents of diesel sludge dumping in Louth.
Figures shared with the Dundalk Democrat by Louth County Council, reveal that 55 IBC's (Intermediate Bulk Containers) of diesel sludge have been dumped so far in 2017.
The clean up cost to Louth County Council for these incidents to date comes to €55,000.
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