It's been a long-standing issue in the region.
New laws will allow CCTV cameras to be installed at illegal dumping hotspots.
There's been a long-standing deadlock in rolling-out the measure in the midlands due to concerns over GDPR.
However, the new Circular Economy Bill, which is due to be enacted later his year, includes provision for CCTV to identify and target offenders.
Environmental consultant and Westmeath councillor, Denis Leonard thinks it will be hugely significant in tackling flytipping:
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