The Waste Enforcement Officer for the council says public dumping is the main problem facing her team.
Consumerism is fueling a public dumping epidemic in Laois, according to the local authority in the county.
The waste enforcement department in the council recently organised a waste amnesty on old bicycles.
Last year, around 90 bikes were collected in the county, and repaired by recovering addicts and those in long-term unemployment at Frontline Bikes in Dublin.
Once repaired, these bicycles were then donated to children in Tanzania, and to the Portlaoise school bike library.
Waste Enforcement Officer for Laois County Council, Kim O'Meara, says her department struggle with public dumping first and foremost.
She says the council is working to help people take more responsible decisions with their own waste, and their own shopping habits:
€114m Westmeath Wastewater Upgrade Complete
Mary O’Rourke Praised As “Hard Working” At Bridge Naming Ceremony
No Mini Budget Planned Despite Pressure Over Fuel And Energy Prices
Africa Day Celebrations Kick Off Across The Midlands
Tánaiste Hails ‘Proof’ Of Help to Buy Scheme Success Across The Midlands
Westmeath Woman Recounts Israeli Interception
Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Offaly House Fire
Mercosur Trade Deal Kicks Into Action Ahead Of European Court Ruling
Westmeath Woman "Deeply Ashamed" Of Spitting Incident
Taoiseach Pays Tribute To Mary O'Rourke At Bridge Dedication
Midlands Walking Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Weekend
OPW Minister Wants "Grown Ups" To Resolve Children's Science Museum Fallout
Offaly TD Criticises VAT Disparity For Beauty And Nail Salons
Laois Council Launches Clinics For Vacant Home Grants
Former Children's TV Presenter Revisits Midlands Towns On Nostalgic Journey
€7m Shannon Callows Flood Plans Facing Key Hurdles
Appeal Lodged Against New Lidl Development In Laois
Housing Completions Jump Sharply In Laois In Early 2026
Bressie To Perform At Oprah Winfrey Dublin Show
Daniel Kinahan To Be Held In Laois Prison