But are local authorities only helping the culprits by putting up notices that cameras have been placed in well-known dumping blackspots? Meanwhile, the annual National Spring Clean will take place throughout April, with communities, schools and local organisations being invited to take part. The annual National Spring Clean takes place throughout April, with communities, schools and local organisations being invited to take part. What’s more, unauthorised dumping is accelerating as a fundamental cause of litter pollution. Tobacco waste, with a mixture of cigarette butts, matches, wrappers, matchboxes and lighters, accounted for almost half of all litter pollution.

Source: Irish Examiner March 26, 2026 12:04 UTC