September 2022
Environmental Awareness Newsletter Autumn Edition
Green Schools 2022/2023 Dates for your Diary
Halloween Safety Message
As October is soon approaching, dlr would like to appeal to residents and
businesses alike for their assistance in ensuring this Halloween is safe and
Renewal and Application Deadlines
enjoyable for everybody.
If your school is due to renew their Green Flag Award this
The uncontrolled burning of waste in a bonfire is an illegal, costly and
year the application deadline for all schools renewing the
dangerous practice.
Green Flag Award is Friday, March 24th, 2023.
The Council would like to appeal to residents to be vigilant and report any
The deadline for schools applying for their first flag, Litter &
stockpiling of waste. Please note that allowing unpermitted waste collectors to
Waste theme, is Wednesday, February 15th 2023.
remove waste is an offence and could incur a fine of up to €5,000.
Any materials that are likely to be taken and used for bonfires should be
If you are unsure if you are due to renew your flag this year,
stored safely and securely, or disposed of correctly, prior to Halloween. To
please reach out to the Environmental Awareness Officer by
report stockpiling please call 01 2054700 or email info@dlrcoco.ie.
emailing envaware@dlrcoco.ie
Green Schools Climate Action Week
Green Schools Climate Action Week is due to
return October 10th- 16th . Make sure to keep an
eye on their website for upcoming events which
can be found here:
https://greenschoolsireland.org/events/
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