The Mayor of South Dublin County, Marie Corr, is set to launch Ireland's first underground glass 'bring bank' at Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght on Monday 8 September.

South Dublin County Council is the first local authority in Ireland to install an 'accessible to all' underground bring bank.

The project was funded by South Dublin County Council and the National Disability Strategy Fund and was installed by Heiton Buckley.

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South Dublin County Council Environmental Awareness Officer, Sorcha O'Brien, said: "Underground bring banks are a common feature in European cities and South Dublin County Council is proud to be the first local authority in Ireland to install an assessable to all underground bring bank.

"The opening on the newly installed Equinord underground bring bank is lower than standard bring banks and therefore accessible to wheelchair users.

"These new underground bring banks look similar to a litter bin, however when glass is placed in the chute it drops into a bin below ground," added Ms O'Brien.

South Dublin County Council has 58 locations throughout the County with recycling facilities. Materials that can be recycled vary from location to location and include glass, cans, plastic and textiles.

(PR)