Waste Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do about noisy neighbours?
What are the permitted times for building works?
How do I dispose of my old car?
Where can I dispose of used batteries?
What are the charges for using Ballyogan Recycling Park?
What are the WEEE Regulations?
What are the "Deco Paints" Regulations?
Is it okay to burn waste?
No! Burning household or garden waste is now illegal, and you can be fined up to €3,000 for doing so. "Backyard Burning" is bad for the environment, causes nuisance to neighbours and can also cause health problems.
Click on the following link for further information relating to the Burning of Waste.
What can I do about noisy neighbours?
If you are subjected to noise nuisance from domestic or residential premises you may apply directly to your local District Court for a Court Order under Section 108 of the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992. Further information regarding Section 108 Notices and noise pollution is available by clicking on the attached guide to the Noise Regulations Leaflet 
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Persons affected by noise nuisance caused by tenants in private rented dwellings may also apply directly to the Private Residential Tenacies Board (PRTB) at www.prtb.ie or ph. (01) 635 0600 to resolve the problem. The PRTB can legally direct landlords to ensure that their tenants comply with the terms of their tenacy agreements regarding noise and other forms of anti-social behaviour.
If you are subjected to noise nuisance caused by tenants in Council owned dwellings, you can make a complaint directly to the Anti-Social Behaviour Section of the Housing Dept.
For further information, please click on the following link to Noise Pollution.
How do I dispose of asbestos?
Asbestos is a form of hazardous waste that is potentially very dangerous to human health, if not handled and disposed of correctly. Asbestos should only ever be removed and transported by specialist waste contractors who have an appropriate permit. Asbestos cannot be brought to Ballyogan Recycling Park or any other Council waste facility.
Click on the following link for further information on asbestos removal and disposal.
What are the permitted times for building works?
While there are no set times in law limiting the working hours on building sites, there are guideline standard times that apply to construction activity. If work takes place outside of these hours, it can then be regarded as a source of noise nuisance, and investigated by the Council’s EHO’s (Environmental Health Officers). In addition, restrictions on construction working times can also be imposed by way of planning permission conditions.
The accepted standard times for building activity in Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sundays & Bank Holidays: Works not allowed.
However, please note these are guideline times only, and in certain circumstances it may be necessary for building works to take place outside of these hours. In addition, these guideline times do not apply to any kind of emergency works carried out by the ESB, Iarnród Eireann, Bord Gais, etc.
For further information, please click on the following link to Noise Pollution.
How do I dispose of my old car?
Car owners can bring their old vehicles to local ATF's (Automated Treatment Facilities) for environmentally safe disposal and recycling, free of charge. Click on the following link for further information about End of Life Vehicles.
Alternatively, DLR County Council also provides a vehicle collection service for privately owned cars at a reduced fee of €25 per vehicle.
What are the charges for using Ballyogan Recycling Park?
Full details of the range of charges that may apply to householders, and the types of waste material accepted at the Civic Recycling Facility, are available on the Ballyogan Recycling Park web-page.
Where can I dispose of used batteries?
By law, any shop that sells batteries to the public must also take back similiar types of old batteries for recycling, free of charge. Many shops now have blue boxes for battery recycling on display. There is no need to buy any new batteries when you return waste batteries to a shop, and it doesn't matter if you bought your used batteries somewhere else. Waste batteries are also accepted at any of the Council's Recycling Centres. Never put batteries in your household waste bin!
Click on the following link for further information on waste batteries.
What are the WEEE Regulations?
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) is basically any type of appliance or device that requires either electrical or battery power in order to operate, and whose owner wishes to dispose of as waste. In addition to larger household items such as televisions, computers, cookers, fridges and washing machines, it also includes smaller personal items such as cameras, toys, watches, mobile phones and MP3 players.
The WEEE Regulations were introduced in 2005 to promote the environmentally responsible disposal, collection, and recycling of electrical goods and appliances in Ireland. One of the main features of the regulations is the free take-back of similar WEEE items on a one-for-one basis that must be offered by retailers to customers when they purchase a new electrical or electronic product.
For further information, please click on the following link to WEEE
What are the VOC Regulations?
The Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Solvents Regulations 2002, were adopted to regulate the commercial usage of solvents across various sectors of industry in Ireland, (including Dry Cleaning, Printing, Lamination and Surface Coating processes) and thus reduce potential air pollution.
If a commercial premises’ solvents usage exceeds the specified thresholds for that type of activity, then that business is legally required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from their respective local authority on an annual basis in order to continue operating legally.
As the VOC Regulations do not provide any exemptions for the Dry Cleaning sector based on levels of solvents' usage, all commercial installations (premises) where Dry Cleaning activity occurs are legally obliged to annually register with their local authority and obtain a Certificate of Compliance.
For further detailed information, click on this link to the VOC Regulations
What are the "Deco Paints" Regulations?
These Regulations were introduced in 2007 and affect businesses such as crash repair operators that are involved in Vehicle Refinishing activities. The Regulations apply to all commercial operators that use solvent-based paint products containing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) on their premises.
The supply and use of certain solvent products that contain VOC's is prohibited, and commercial Vehicle Refinishers must ensure that only compliant solvent products are held and used on their premises. All Vehicle Refinishing installations or premises must also obtain a Certificate of Approval from their respective local authority every two years in order to continue operating legally.
For further detailed information, click on this link to the Deco Paints Regulations