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We maintain a register of long-term vacant land suitable for housing or renewal. A levy may apply to encourage development.

Voluntary housing provides rented accommodation to those qualifying for social housing support, which are facilitated by Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), and have been approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) under section 6 (6) of the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1992.

Your legal requirement to use an authorised waste collection service

Legal Responsibility to apply for a Waste Collection Permit and how these permits are enforced

You can apply to the local authority for an exemption to use waste disposal bags in designated areas to dispose of household waste. 

Retailers of electrical, electronic equipment and batteries must apply to the local authority for a WEEE certificate. 

Legal Responsibility to apply for a Waste Facility Permit for any site where waste will be managed and the monitoring of these facilities

Galway County Council introduced Waste Bye-Laws in relation to the management of waste in 2019.

Your legal requirement to segregate and store your waste

Practical tips to prevent waste and reduce your waste footprint