Pure Remove 120 Tonnes Of Illegal Waste From Wicklow And Dublin Uplands In 2023

However, this represents a 72 per cent decrease in illegal dumping in the area over the past 15 years.

2008 was the Pure Project's busiest year, where they collected 440 tonnes of waste.

Ian Davis, Pure Manager, commented, “The Pure partnership approach, incorporating statutory and non-statutory organisations, and members of the public, has proven extremely successful in combating illegal dumping in the Wicklow/Dublin Uplands and we are now recording an annual reduction.  This reduction in dumping is a direct correlation with the increase of Pure Mile areas. 

“The Pure Mile makes a huge difference to the environment, especially in areas that are affected by littering and illegal dumping.  Pure Mile volunteers have totally transformed the upland regions and because of their dedication, determination, and enthusiasm, they have not only reduced illegal dumping, but in some areas, eliminated the problem. 

“A huge amount of progress has been made since Pure was established, however, there is absolutely no room for complacency, and it is vital that we continue to monitor the situation, or we will see a return to the old days, and dumping will increase.“