3,000 waste tyres dumped near Longwood Village

Meath County Council is currently investigating the illegal dumping of a significant amount of waste tyres on forest land adjoining the R160 Trim Road near Longwood Village. It is understood that the incident occurred between Thursday, 12th, and the morning of Friday 13th January.

The waste tyres would have been generated by tyre suppliers and/or fitters and dumped by unscrupulous waste collectors collecting waste. The Council estimate that in excess of 3,000 waste tyres have been dumped at this location which will cost over €7,000 to collect.

A statement from Meath Co Council said: "The private landowner is being contacted to advise them of the dumping as they will be responsible for the clean-up costs as it occurred on private land.

"Meath County Council would urge landowners to secure their land with locked gates and fencing to deter this activity from occurring. If your business sells tyres – your garage MUST be registered with Circol ELT’, see www.circolelt.ie. Please ensure that you only transfer waste including waste tyres to authorised waste collectors.

"Always ask for proof of waste collection permit and retain documentation for waste tyres collected."

"If anyone has any information regarding this illegal dumping incident, please contact Meath County Council Environment Section on 046 9097200 or email environment@meathcoco.ie."