In two weeks, the new regulations will launch in the south city core and completely take effect there on January 1, 2025.

According to the council, this is just one of several measures taken to assist cleaning up Dublin city in response to the growing amount of activity and pedestrian traffic in the region.

The initial phase of the project, which could involve up to 1,500 companies, will encompass 90 streets that are located between the Dublin City Council Civic offices and the Grafton Street neighbourhood, according to Barry Woods, Head of Waste Management with Dublin City Council, who made this announcement during the council's monthly meeting.

He noted that in order to discuss other garbage disposal options for commercial buildings, the council convened with the three local waste management businesses.

According to Barry Wood, the usage of plastic bags for commercial waste disposal is seriously contributing to litter problems since animals like seagulls and rodents may tear apart the bags.

He stated that since the launch of the RETURN program, people searching for plastic bottles by opening bags has grown to be important to those attempting to maintain the municipal scheme.

Among the other initiatives being implemented to assist in cleaning up the city centre are the hiring of 100 additional employees, a €8.5 million investment in the garbage department's fleet of trucks, and the assignment of additional litter wardens at night.