The Dublin City Council has invited members of the public to take part in a clean-up event as part of the Community Clean-Up Week in Dublin. This one is the capital city’s largest clean-up event and the council will also provide cleaning equipment.
The public can take part in the event as local groups. Gloves, waste carry bags, litter pickers etc. will be provided by the authority. People can organize their own groups and initiate the event. They can join the existing groups as well. Clean Coasts, National Spring Clean, Local Authority Waters Programme, Dublin City Canals, Dodder Action are the groups participating in the clean-up event.
The event has been launched by Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland and will run until September 19.
“I am delighted to be in Crumlin this morning to officially launch Community Clean-Up Week,” said Ms Gilliland. “I know the local people here are very proud of their area and do a great job coming together at weekends to help keep it tidy.”
Olympic medallist Eimear Lambe was also present at the launching event.