National Spring Clean

April is National Spring Clean month and is organised by An Taisce, in co-operation with each Local Authority. Roscommon County Council work with participating groups by providing Gloves, Litter Pickers, and Bags, to clean up litter in their local areas.

Adopt a Bring Bank

This initiative aims to assist participating community groups to monitor and maintain the surrounding area of the bring bank facility to allow them to be visually attractive and remain an asset to their local community. Applicants are shortlisted for participation. Further details can be obtained from the Environment Department.

Adopt a Road

The aim of the scheme is to highlight and combat the growing problem of roadside litter by working with local communities. Community Groups/Tidy Towns groups are invited to apply to participate in this initiative and applications are shortlisted for participation each year. Roscommon County Council will work with the participating group/communities, by providing bags, gloves, and high viz jackets etc.

IBAL(Irish Business Against Litter)

Roscommon Town is the only town in the County taking part in this National Anti-Litter League. Roscommon County Council works with the Tidy Towns Committee and Chamber of Commerce to achieve the best results for the town in the competition. As a result there is increased awareness amongst businesses and citizens with regard to litter and its negative implications.

National Gum Litter Campaign

The aim of this campaign is to encourage responsible disposal of gum litter, and Roscommon County Council delivers this national campaign locally in partnership with Tidy Towns committees and secondary school students.

National Litter Pollution Monitoring

Litter surveys are carried out annually in order to quantify littering in the county. These surveys provide statistics in relation to the most common types of litter, and the extent and severity of litter pollution in the county. The results enable the local authority to target resources at litter management in the county.

Partnership with Community

Roscommon County Council works closely with Tidy Towns Committees, schools and residents associations in developing campaigns that highlight the problem of litter and endeavour to change attitudes at a local level.