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In a statement, he said the department had requested that where necessary, âlocal authorities increase the number of rubbish bins and the frequency of collection, as well as increase the number of temporary toilets availableâ.
âGovernment have been very clear that this summer will be an outdoor summer,â he said, adding that steps had been taken to assist restaurants and cafes, and that âthe issue of littering is one which we all have a role to play inâ.
A spokesperson for the Department of the Environment said it had contacted local authorities to offer funding for the additional servicing of bins in place and a âvisible staff presence at main litter pressure points to help in monitoring, reporting deterrenceâ.