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23 Aug 2010 - Don’t Rubbish our Heritage CompetitionThe South East Region Local Authorities are reminding everyone during Heritage Week of the importance of keeping the region litter free in order to protect our natural and built heritage and prevent a litter fine of €150. Litter pollution is the most visible form of pollution and its presence immediately creates a negative impression. Enter our competition and you could win one of the following fantastic prizes:Litter and us!Litter - Most of us claim it's our number one environmental problem, yet half of us admit to doing it. In 1997, the Government introduced the Litter Pollution Act to combat the problem of rubbish in our streets and countryside. Did You Know?
Leaving litter in a public place can cost you an on-the-spot fine of €150.00 Cases of illegal dumping that are brought to court can cost you €3,000 plus clean-up and court costs. Look on the next pages to find out what the law says about litter |
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