Louth County Council reveals litter investigation details

Louth County Council says its litter wardens completed 52 investigations in response to dumping reported by members of the public in June with 10 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNS) issued during the month where evidence was found under the Litter Pollution Act 1997. 

The local authority said that its litter wardens continue to deal with all litter matters within the county daily, responding to
complaints from members of the public, councillors and engaging with tidy towns groups and communities.

In details released in the local authority's monthly management report, Louth County Council said that it secured a conviction for illegal dumping with a fine imposed on the defendant by the courts of €250 and €470 expenses.

Litter wardens also carried out two five-hour foot patrols in June, one in Dundalk and one in Drogheda urban areas. The focus of the foot patrol was to raise awareness about dog fouling and littering.

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There was also two 25L drums of diesel laundering waste removed by Louth County Council to date in June 2025. The local authority said that the total cost for clean-up, removal and disposal of diesel laundering waste to date in 2025 is approximately €34,946.

10 water pollution complaints were received by Louth County Council in June, with investigations and site visits being carried out in all cases. One agricultural complaint was also received in relation to agricultural odours. The local authority added that all complaints are either resolved or in progress.