On behalf of the students and staff of Inchicore National School, and the residents of Inchicore village we are launching a petition to “Move The Bins”. Since 2009 the Bottle Banks and Clothing Banks situated on Grattan Crescent have served the local community as a convenient point of recycling. In the last couple of years, the area around the bins has become a magnet for illegal dumping and antisocial behaviour. Since the bins were first installed times have changed, and we wish to bring to the attention of Dublin City Council how this location is no longer fit for purpose and how it poses a serious Health and Safety Risk to the students and the local community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2014 Inchicore N.S., as part of a modern expansion and development, opened the new gate on Grattan Crescent, as a safe new entrance to the school for all students. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clothing Bins were increased from 1 to 4; and the 2 public waste bins were withdrawn altogether. These changes have directly brought about an increase in dumping and anti-social behaviour.

The large bank of bins provides plenty of cover for such activities. Frequently and inevitably, there is broken glass around the immediate area. But also human waste, of all descriptions, is often to be found at the bins only 10 metres from the school gate which all the students must pass by every day, twice a day. Apart from the obvious dismay or disgust at such sights, there have recently been several incidents of real concern for health and well-being where children have slipped and fallen on waste. Anyone can imagine how distressing this would be.

We understand that DCC along with BusConnects have a plan to move these bins in time, in line with the new transport network. But the children of Inchicore N.S. and the wider community cannot take this on their doorstep any longer. We urgently and respectfully petition the Council to “Move The Bins”, sooner rather than later.