Dublin installs 90 waste compactors to cut litter and eliminate curbside trash in south inner city.

Dublin City Council has launched a pilot waste compactor program in the south inner city, installing 90 new units across 90 streets to combat litter and improve cleanliness. The compactors, sized like vans, aim to reduce daily plastic bag waste by about 1,000 and eliminate the need for residents to leave bags at curbsides—where they were often damaged by seagulls, vermin, or pets. Residents and businesses in the pilot zone must use the compactors, with enforcement and increased cleaning support. The initiative, backed by 3,500 additional bins and private partners, is part of a broader effort to address long-standing litter issues in densely populated areas. Officials call it a "game-changer" for urban cleanliness and sustainability.