The wording as per IE6 Objective 6 implies that there is already an extensive network of green waste centres when is not the case - "To continue to roll out a countywide network of green waste centres in suitable locations to expand the collection system for compostable waste." The word continue should be removed
The wording as per IE6 Objective 9 should be amended to remove the word "economically". The treatment of all waste is not economical but needs to be processed and managed accordingly regardless of the cost-effectiveness of same. "To support the development of indigenous capacity for the treatment of non-hazardous and hazardous wastes where technically, economically and environmentally practicable subject to the relevant environmental protection criteria for the planning and development of such activities being applied."
The wording as per IE6 Objective 4 should be amended to include the provision of a number of "bring centres" as part of this development plan, which manages a number of waste streams that are required to the public at a smaller scale to a civic amenity sites. As things stand, there is 1 civic amenity site in Ballymount for the entire population. For context, DCC operate 8 smaller bring centres which include collecting a number of additional waste streams closer to the community, whilst SDCC has no facilities of a comparable nature. https://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/2021-04/bring-centres-information-leaflet-april-2021.pdf
As part of SDCC commitments to the Circular economy
1)SDCC to consider a scheme similar to that which was rolled out in Cork in November last year where used paint is recycled and given to good causes and continues its use as part of the circular economy rather than treated as waste in civic amenity sites in line with IE6 Objective 1: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/news-room/latest-news/new-paint-re-use-scheme-comes-to-cork.html
2) As requested by Cllr Carly Bailey, SDCC conduct a feasibility study and work with the appropriate SPC(s) to look at the setting up of at least one Library of Things and Repair Cafe in the county and/ or each local area in line with IE6 Objective 1. There is an opportunity to link in with groups such as the local Men Sheds organisations etc etc.