Waste Surge Threatens Wicklow’s Wilds | Dublin News

Wicklow-Dublin’s wildlands are facing a shocking surge in illegal dumping, with Pure removing 90,000kg of trash—including mattresses, tires, and construction debris—in just six months, a 44% jump from last year. A single incident dumped 7,000kg near the popular Wicklow Way, and May alone saw a 50% spike over last year. Experts blame unlicensed waste collectors, urging the public to verify permits and report suspicious activity. Meanwhile, volunteers have cleaned up 2,100 bags of litter across 800 events this year—marking Pure’s 20th anniversary of fighting fly-tipping. Despite the grim trend, Pure remains steadfast, knowing that every piece of trash left behind only invites more. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b421171385f3ed3