We provide:
- A fully mechanised sweeping system throughout the district
- Twice daily sweeps to town centres at Newry, Warrenpoint, Kilkeel and Rostrevor
- Daily sweep to town centres at Crossmaglen, Newtownhamilton and Bessbrook
- Four times weekly sweeps at village centres at Hilltown, Mayobridge and Annalong
- Twice weekly sweeps to specified large estates
- Weekly sweep to medium estates
- Fortnightly sweep to small estates
- Same day clean-up in relation to notified special events
- Provision and emptying of litter bins throughout the district
- Removal of illicit dumping
- Cleansing of designated beaches during March - October
- Assistance with Environmental clean-ups
- Cleansing of public conveniences on a 4 hourly cycle or provision of a permanent caretaker
- Cleansing of bus shelters
- Removal of dog fouling from pavements
Reliability/Performance indicators
We measure how reliable our Street Cleansing Service is by the number of complaints which we receive/detect each week. These complaints may be raised either by members of the public or through our own checking procedures.
On average 7 complaints are logged each week.
Litter (N.I.) Order 1994
Councils are required to cleanse roads and pavements throughout the district, in accordance with the Litter (N.I.) Order 1994.
The Council undertakes many educational initiatives in relation to combating the litter problem in its district, including school visits, spring clean initiatives, community involvement and publication of the Environews.
Additionally, fast food outlets are regularly contacted to seek their involvement with litter abatement projects. Other outlets, such as garages, are approached at dates preceding bonfires, to seek their co-operation to dispose of wastes properly.