Launch of bulbs not bonfires campaign
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The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Eamonn Maloney will officially launched the Bulbs not Bonfires campaign in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght on Thursday 30th September.
Each year, bonfires cause damage to humans and animals, destroy open spaces and create litter in our communities. This year South Dublin County Council is asking all communities to get involved in protecting our County.
The Bulbs not Bonfires campaign is part of a strategy to encourage communities to direct material away from bonfires. Communities who have successfully managed to prevent a bonfire where there was one last year can apply for the Bulbs for Bonfires scheme and South Dublin County Council will provide daffodil bulbs to plant in their open spaces.
“ This is a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween in a positive way in the community – resident associations and community groups who have prevented damage to their open space will be rewarded and the colourful endorsement of their action will be present for years and years to come “ said Mayor Maloney He added “I encourage all communities to get involved in this campaign. Celebrate with flowers in Spring and stop the destruction of our landscape”
Resident associations and community groups who are eligible should apply on South Dublin County Council’s website www.sdcc.ie or contact info@sdublincoco.ie.
Other initiatives arranged by South Dublin County Council to prevent bonfires include
- Organised WEEE collections in many areas throughout the County
- Arranged free access to the Civic Amenity, Ballymount for South Dublin County Council customers with their waste charges card on Saturday 30th October
- Ongoing enforcement of anti litter and dumping legislation
Celebrate Halloween with bulb planting and enjoy flowers in the Spring.
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Mayor with members of Fire Brigade -
Mayor with more members of Fire Brigade