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Litter Fines

The Council employs six Litter Wardens whose duties include:

      Investigation and prosecution of illegal dumping

      The issue of on-the-spot fines for litter offences

      The prosecution of serious offences through the courts

Presently, the on-the-spot fine for littering under the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 - 2003, is €150.00. If the matter is brought to the District Court and the offender is found guilty, the maximum fine can be up to €3,000.00.

Fines can be issued for a number of reasons, including –

If you drop litter in a public place

If you do not keep your front garden and any footpath adjoining your house free from litter

If you put out bags or put your bin out in a manner that could cause litter - so be careful in the way you put out your rubbish for collection from us. 

Allowing your dog to foul in a public place and not cleaning up afterwards

If you have been issued with a litter fine, and wish to pay the fine remittance should be sent to Fingal County Council, PO Box 174, County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. Payments may be made in person at the Council’s Cash Office on the Ground Floor in County Hall, Swords or at our offices at Grove Road, Blanchardstown between 9.30am and 3.30pm Mon to Fri. Credit Card payments can be made by telephone from 9.30am to 3.30pm, Mon to Fri. Cheques, Money Orders and Postal Orders should be crossed and made payable to Fingal County Council.

Please ensure that you quote the Fine Number on all correspondence.

Appealing a Litter Fine

If you feel that your fine was unfair or mistaken, you can lodge an appeal. Please click on the link and complete the application form. Appeals should be lodged within 21 days of receiving the fine. A decision on the appeal will be notified to you within 21 days of receipt of the appeal.