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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.