Cllr Alfie Devine says boglands are being used as a dumping ground.
The on the spot fines for illegal dumping need to be increased.
Fianna Fail Councillor Alfie Devine is making the call as he believes fly tipping in Westmeath are at "epidemic proportions".
He also wants Bord Na Mona to secure laneways and entrances to their bogs after three lorry loads of rubbish were removed from a bog in Coole last weekend.
Cllr Devine says our natural areas are being destroyed:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
