Midleton Meadow County Cork

Environment

The Environment Directorate monitors, analyses and reports on air, water, wastewater and waste management services in County Cork, in accordance with EU and national legislation. It also provides information on environmental matters to the public and to other County Council directorates.

Our mission is to promote and protect a high-quality natural environment, protect human health, secure the integration of environmental considerations into economic and sectoral policies and to promote best practice in the use of environmentally sustainable energy.

The wide range of Environmental and Veterinary services includes:

Environmental Licensing

Environmental Awareness & Community Programmes

Monitoring and Enforcement

Civic Amenity Sites and Bring Banks

Litter Wardens and Waste Enforcement

Veterinary Inspections

Dog Warden service and animal welfare

Solid Fuel Inspections

Pollution complaints

Access to Information on Environment (AIE) requests

Environment News

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn pictured with students, teachers, councilors and local volunteers at the launch of the Harper’s Island Wetlands activity workbooks, a special publication written and designed by renowned local author and educator Jim Wilson.
Environment
19 Jun 2024

Harper’s Island Wetlands Activity Books Launched

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has launched the Harper’s Island Wetlands Activity Books, a special publication series written and designed by renowned local author and educator Jim Wilson.

Environment Public Notices

Civic Amenity Public Notice
Environment
09 Sep 2024

Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site Update

Please be advsied that Clonakilty Civic Amenity Site will be opening at 10.30am and closing at 3.30pm on Wednesday 11th of September.

Environment Events

A women making a wicker basket
Environment
21 Sep 2024

Cork County Council Celebrates Sustainable Development Goals Week with Workshops on Sustainable Heritage

Cork County Council presents a series of workshops focusing on the theme of Sustainable Heritage called ‘The Green Time Machine: What can the past teach us about a sustainable future? These engaging sessions, led by Creative Ireland Heritage Specialist in Residence Shannon Forde, will be held at Cobh, Skibbereen and Kinsale libraries during Sustainable Development Goals Week.