Serious concerns have been raised over the increase in illegal dumping in south Dublin.

Sinn Fein Councillor Mark Ward said several local residents have contacted him complaining about the amount of illegal dumping along St Cuthbert's Road in Bawnogue, Clondalkin.

Cllr Ward said: "I have visited the site on numerous occasions on the back of complaints of residents and have witnessed in excess of 20 areas of illegal dumping.

"There seems to be a custom of some people to leave bags of domestic waste on the side of the road, beside bins and also at bus stops. The Council arrange for these areas to be cleaned as soon as possible. However, this is costing the Council money that could be much better spent. Also, by the time the Council can respond, these bags of rubbish are often opened and litter is strewn across Bawnogue.

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"Speaking to some residents, there is a misconception that the Council collect green waste if left on the side of the road. I have checked with the Council and this is not the case. The Councils Social Credits Scheme is set up for responsible residents to aid them in making their area a better place. The Social Credit's Scheme rewards community groups who improve their environment by carrying out pro-environmental actions such as community clean ups, maintenance of community gardens, graffiti removal and weeding of footpaths.

"Groups interested in the Social Credit's Scheme should contact the Council in advance of any works being undertaken listing the work they intend to do. Dumpers of illegal domestic waste seem to piggy back on the dumping of green waste."

(CD/MH)