All plastic packaging waste, including soft plastics, can now be placed in household recycling bins.
From this week, all waste collector companies must take and sort soft packaging, such as crisp bags, sweet wrappers and bread wrappers, provided it's "clean, dry and loose".
The move's expected to reduce the need for large volumes to be exported overseas for processing, and the burning of plastic.
Calls For Wicklow County Council To Stop Using X Immediately
“I hope Wicklow County Council takes the opportunity to act immediately on receiving this motion. It doesn’t need a mandate from Councillors to protect women and children." Green Party Councillor Lourda Scott.
Coillte invites Wicklow primary schools to enter National Tree Week photography competition
Wicklow enjoyed success last year with St Laurence O’Toole’s in Roundwood among the national winners.
Katie Taylor Champions Lidl Women’s Sport Campaign As She Address Croker 'Dream' Swansong
The Bray woman was speaking at Croke Park where she also outlined her dream farewell in front of adoring home fans
Council Secure Funding For Safer, Sustainable Travel in Wicklow
Almost 8 million euro will be invested in over 30 projects across the Municipal Districts of Bray, Arklow, Wicklow, Baltinglass and Greystones.
Strong Gusts Expected Across Wicklow With Abrupt Yellow Wind Warning Issued
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Wicklow today as part of a band of windy, unsettled weather — strong gusts and rough coastal conditions are expected until mid‑afternoon.
Light rain
High: 11°C | Low: 8°C
Heavy Rain
High: 11°C | Low: 8°C
Heavy Rain
High: 10°C | Low: 7°C
Light rain
High: 9°C | Low: 6°C
Light rain
High: 10°C | Low: 6°C
