General waste
Every second Tuesday, even weeks. Put the bin out by the road by 6:00 — the truck goes through the village between six and ten.
2× a monthBuckthorn District Council · Anytown district
Get it sorted first time.
Opening hours, forms and charges in one place. And above all, a guide that tells you what to bring before you head to the office — so you don't have to come twice.
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What do I need to bring
So you don't have to come twice
Choose what you've come to do. You'll see a list of documents, the fee, the timescale and when to come — some things we only deal with on public office days.
Opening hours
When to find us
Public office days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday we're in the office but working on site visits — call if you need to come in outside these hours.
| Day | Note | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaypublic office day | lunch break 12:00 – 12:30 | 8:00 – 15:00 |
| Tuesdayno public office | site inspections and casework | closed |
| Wednesdaypublic office day, late opening | lunch break 12:00 – 12:30 | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursdayno public office | meetings and preparing reports | closed |
| Fridaypublic office day | no break | 8:00 – 12:00 |
| Customer service deskdog licences, permits, hall bookings | on public office days, other times by arrangement | same as the office |
| District Mayorno appointment needed | other days by phone arrangement | Wed 15:00 – 17:00 |
| Cash officecash and card | until 30 minutes before closing | same as the office |
Prices
Local charges and fees
Rates for 2026 under the council's development contribution scheme and bye-laws. Charges over €100 can be paid in three instalments.
| Charge or fee | Note | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling centre permitfor households in the district | household / year | €28 |
| Recycling centre permit — holiday homea house that isn't your main residence | property / year | €42 |
| Development contribution — farm buildingper m² above the first 200 m² | per m² | €2.00 |
| Development contribution — house extension over 40 m² | per m² | €40.00 |
| Development contribution — new houseeach extra storey +€10 per m² | per m² | €50.00 |
| Development contribution — garage or shed | per m² | €20.00 |
| Development contribution — commercial building | per m² | €60.00 |
| Dog licencealso available online and at post offices | dog / year | €20 |
| Copies of planning documentscustomer service desk, on the spot | per page | €2 |
| Copies of maps | per map | €2 |
| Community hall hirehall and kitchen, cleaning included | per day | €80 |
| Hall hire for residentsa wake, a party, a family occasion | per day | €40 |
Waste
What's collected when
The collection calendar for the whole year is on the notice board, and we also hand it out on paper. Put your bin out the evening before collection, not in the morning.
Recycling
Green bin, once a month on the first Thursday. Clean, dry and loose — you can pick up recycling stickers at the office free of charge.
1× a monthGlass and cans
Bottle banks at the council office, at the playground and at the cemetery. They're emptied as they fill, usually every three weeks.
bottle banks, 24/7Bulky and hazardous waste
Twice a year, in spring and autumn. Skips stand at the playground for three days; we announce the dates on local radio and on the notice board.
2× a yearThe council
Who runs the council
The councillors usually meet every two months, and meetings are public. We publish the minutes and decisions within ten days.
District Mayor
Elected by the councillors each year. Drop in without an appointment on Wednesday afternoons, or phone to arrange a time, even outside office hours.
Wed 15:00 – 17:00District councillors
Seven councillors. Meetings are public and you can speak at them — just register at the start.
7 councillorsMinutes and decisions
We publish them within ten days of the meeting, on the notice board and on this website. The archive goes back to 2015.
within 10 daysInternal auditor
Checks the council's finances and reports to the councillors. Any resident can raise a concern with the auditor, anonymously too.
independentFAQ
What you ask us most often
Do I have to come in person, or can I do it online?
Most applications can be made online or by email, and some services work with a verified MyGovID. You need to come in person when we have to check your identity. Give us a call and we'll tell you for your particular case.
When do I have to pay commercial rates?
We send out rates bills in the spring. You can pay in two halves during the year, and a bill over €100 can also be split into monthly instalments by direct debit — you need to ask for that; it doesn't happen automatically.
I've bought a house in the area. What do I need to tell you?
Local Property Tax is paid to Revenue, not to us — the owner on 1 November files the return. With us, update your address on the register of electors, and if you'll use the recycling centre, get a household permit. It can all be done in one visit.
How do I apply for tree works?
With an application to the council stating the species, the trunk girth and the reason. It takes up to 30 days, and the fee is €10 for an individual. Cutting is generally only allowed from September to February, outside the bird nesting season. Without permission you risk a fine, and it isn't small.
Can I hire the community hall?
Yes — for a party, a wake or a course. Residents pay half. Book at the office at least two weeks ahead; the deposit is €50 and is returned once the hall is handed back in good order.
Where can I find what the councillors have decided?
The minutes and decisions are on the notice board and here on the website; we publish them within ten days of the meeting. The archive goes back to 2015. If you're looking for something older, call us and we'll look it up in the records.
Contact
Get in touch
Call before you come in — we can answer most things over the phone and save you the trip. Outside public office days we're in the office, we just don't see the public.
- Address1 Main Street, Buckthorn
- Public office hoursMon 8:00 – 15:00 · Wed 8:00 – 17:00 · Fri 8:00 – 12:00
The business's phone and email are left out on purpose — this is an example website of a made-up business and we don't want anyone calling or writing to a stranger's number. A real website would show your contact details here. If you'd like a website like this, write to apoliak@apoliak.online.