Kildare Co Council to tackle chewing gum litter in Cleanest Town

Kildare Co Council is to prioritise the removal of chewing gum from areas of Kildare Town - Ireland's Cleanest Town.

Earlier this month, local community activitists in Kildare Town were celebrating the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) award.

The Council said that the removal of chewing gum, although worthwhile, can be costly due to the use of specialised equipment.

Cllr Suzanne Doyle suggested that extra bins around schools could help address the problem.

She said that private waste management companies could be invited to sponsor compacting bins at all school sites in the town.

But a Council official said: "Providing extra bins at schools will need to be considered carefully as these cannot be emptied by council staff due to the weight of materials contained within."