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Galway City Council runs an annual Spaces for Biodiversity Competition. The competition, which has been running since 1961 as the Galway City Garden competition, has been revamped in 2024.

You must apply to the local authority for a permit to use temporary signage to advertise events.

The Tidy Towns competition is a national competition organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

All public parks and open spaces within housing estate, that have been taken in charge by Galway City Council, are maintained by the Recreation & Amenity section of Galway City Council.

Illegal Dumping in our city, as well as being unsightly, causes significant harm to the environment and to wildlife.  It is also a potential fire hazard and risk to public health. 

The National Waste Collection Office in Offaly County Council issues waste collection permits to approved collectors or transporters of waste.

Local authorities regulate the disposal, recovery and recycling of consumer electrical goods, electrical appliances and batteries.