Clare Fire Chief Warns Public Against Illegal Waste Disposal Ahead Of Halloween Period

Clare's Fire and Rescue service is urging households and business owners across the county to dispose of their waste with extra caution in the coming weeks. It comes ahead of the busy Halloween period which is traditionally a time when materials are illegally incinerated to fuel large bonfires. Allowing someone without a permit to remove waste is an offence under the Waste Management Act of 1996 and can incur a fine of up to €5,000. Chief Fire Officer with Clare County Council Adrian Kelly says the impact on local communities is devastating.