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Environment
01 Sep 2023

Dispose of Unused Medicines Properly (DUMP) Campaign

The ‘Dispose of Unused Medicines Properly’ (DUMP) campaign is a free collection service available in pharmacies throughout Cork & Kerry for the safe disposal of unused or out of date, prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Environment
19 Jul 2023

Cork County Council Recognises Community Effort in the Fight Against Litter 

Cork County Council has recognised the ongoing work of community and voluntary groups in villages across the county in the fight against litter. As part of the Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge 2023, twenty-one villages have been presented with certificates for their remarkable success in managing litter in their localities. 

Environment
31 May 2023

Cork County Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards

Cork County Council can confirm that the Blue Flag has been reinstated in Garrestown Beach and will be raised as soon as the required conditions, that of recycling facilities are provided.

Environment
30 May 2023

National Food Waste Recycling Week 2023

Now in its second year, National Food Waste Recycling Week will run from the 5th until the 11th of June 2023. This campaign, managed by MyWaste.ie will provide practical advice, with easy-to-follow hints and tips to encourage everyone to recycle more of their food waste.

Environment
03 Feb 2023

Midleton’s Bee Orchid on the Move

A population of the rare Bee Orchid is set to be transplanted to a new location by BAM and Cork County Council as part of the infrastructure works currently underway in Water-Rock, Midleton.