SDCC launches Halloween Safety and Environmental Awareness Campaign

South Dublin County Council has launched its Halloween Safety and Environmental Awareness Campaign in an effort to encourage children and teenagers to stay safe at Halloween.

The campaign is also offering incentives to local communities to avoid damage to open spaces as a result of illegal bonfires.

“Bulbs Not Bonfires” is a reward available through the Council’s innovative Social Credits Scheme.

This initiative provides communities with flowers in the spring in return for organising alternative Halloween activities which will not harm the environment.

A free pass to Ballymount Civic Amenity Centre will be provided to every Social Credit applicant or group from Monday, October 17 to encourage recycling.

One pass allows one entry for one car and will be valid until Friday, November 11.

As Halloween is fast approaching, Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Emma Murphy said: “Halloween is a fun time but also a time to be safe during activities.

“South Dublin County Council works with a number of emergency services to support them in making our community safe during this time of the year such as An Garda Síochána, Dublin Fire Brigade and the Ambulance Services.

“For Halloween 2022 I am encouraging residents to participate in Bulbs not Bonfires and eliminate unnecessary costs related to bonfire clean-ups as well as the pressure Halloween places on public safety and our Emergency Services.

“It is natural that people and especially young people will be excited about Halloween but please enjoy the festivities safely and remember to look after our furry friends too. Pets can get quite alarmed during Halloween, so keep them safe.”

Mayor Murphy encourages children to participate in the many activities taking place throughout our county, particularly in libraries.

You can check out what’s happening in your area on www.southdublin.ie