Ardee Tidy Towns

Ardee Tidy Towns Ardee Tidy Towns is organised by a group of local residents who work very hard to keep our town clean and tidy on a non-profit making basis.

14/08/2026

🛋️ Mattress & Couch Amnesty Event 2026

Do you have an old mattress, sofa or armchair taking up space at home? Dispose of it responsibly at our Mattress & Couch Amnesty Event.

📅 Wednesday 2 September 2026
📍 V&W Civic Amenity Centre, Newry Road, Dundalk (9.30am to 5.30pm)
📍 V&W Civic Amenity Centre, Mell Road, Drogheda (9.30am to 5.30pm)

📅 Thursday 3 September 2026
📍 Kieran & McGee Livestock Sales Yard, Ardee (9.30am to 3.30pm)

✅ Disposal costs covered by Louth County Council
✅ Mattresses, armchairs, couches and sofas only - other furniture will not be accepted
✅ Domestic users only - commercial waste will not be accepted
✅ Mattresses must be clean and dry
✅ Maximum of 3 items per vehicle

Please note: The standard recycling centre entry fee of €4 applies at Civic Amenity Centre locations.

ℹ For any enquiries please contact our Environmental Team on 042 93 29200.

In recent days, the Shortcut area in Ardee has once again been targeted by vandals, causing significant damage to commun...
11/08/2026

In recent days, the Shortcut area in Ardee has once again been targeted by vandals, causing significant damage to community projects that volunteers have worked hard to create and maintain.

Flower pots on the bridge have had their plants pulled out and discarded. Our little community library has been attacked, with books thrown down the bank and into the river. The volume of rubbish left behind — takeaway containers, bottles, cans, food waste, napkins, and sweet wrappers — is unacceptable, especially given that a bin is located at the main entrance. Plants beside the bench have been trampled on and pulled up, undoing hours of volunteer work.

This behaviour is not representative of our town, nor of the many people who take pride in Ardee. It is the deliberate destruction caused by a small number of individuals who show no respect for their community or the environment we all share.

We want to be very clear: this behaviour is not acceptable and will be reported. These incidents are now recurring, targeted, and damaging to public amenities, biodiversity projects, and community morale.

Despite this setback, our volunteers will continue their work. We remain committed to improving and maintaining the appearance of our town because we know the majority of residents value and appreciate these efforts. Ardee is full of people who care deeply about their community, and it is for them that we keep going.

We ask everyone to remain vigilant, report suspicious behaviour, and help us protect the spaces that make our town a better place for all.

ADVOID A €150GUM LITTER FINE WHEN YOU'RE DONE BIN YOUR GUM.The Gum Litter Roadshow is in Ardee today Friday 7th Augu...
07/08/2026

ADVOID A €150GUM LITTER FINE
WHEN YOU'RE DONE BIN YOUR GUM.

The Gum Litter Roadshow is in Ardee today Friday 7th August at the Hub. They will be here from 11.00am this morning until around 3.00pm this afternoon. Games galore for children of all ages. Also advise on gum litter which is a growing problem in all towns.
Come and join in the fun and remember Bin you'er Gum.

31/07/2026

Is it worth the risk? Remember cigarette butts and dog fouling are litter and with increased penalties and increased enforcement now may be a good time to ensure you Bin the Butt and Scoop the P**p!

Another good Thursday with our weekly volunteer's helping us with our litter pick around the town area. We did a good m...
25/07/2026

Another good Thursday with our weekly volunteer's helping us with our litter pick around the town area. We did a good mornings work and then back to the den where a suprise awaited us. T.J's Frosty Treats was there with free ice-cream for all volunteers. A very welcome treat after our hard work. Thank you T.J your welcome any Thursday.

Our work never ends! 💚Over the past two evenings our volunteers have been busy cleaning and tidying the bottle bank area...
22/07/2026

Our work never ends! 💚

Over the past two evenings our volunteers have been busy cleaning and tidying the bottle bank area, and what a difference it has made.

We would like to ask everyone who uses this facility to please be considerate of others.

♻️ If the bottle banks are full, please ring the number displayed on the information board to report them. They are normally emptied within 48 hours of being reported.

🚫 Please do not leave bottles beside the banks. If they are full, take your bottles home and return another day. Every bottle left behind has to be cleaned up by volunteers who give their time freely to keep our town looking its best.

Please also remember that these banks are for glass bottles only. They are not for:
• Cans
• Glass panels
• Household items
• Bags or boxes

A little consideration goes a long way and helps keep this area clean, safe and pleasant for everyone.

Please do your part and help us keep Ardee clean and tidy. 💚

14/07/2026

UPDATE

We are pleased to say that our missing planter has been returned.

Unfortunately, it is beyond repair. It was so badly damaged when it was removed from the railing that it has been returned to us in two pieces and cannot be reused.

The good news is that all of the flowers have survived. We will now have to purchase a new planter, replant the flowers and reinstall it on the footbridge so that everyone can continue to enjoy it.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who showed their support, shared our post and expressed their outrage at this kind of behaviour. It is heartening to know that the vast majority of people in our community value the work of our volunteers and want to see Ardee looking its best.

This incident is a reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting our town. If you witness antisocial behaviour or vandalism, please don't ignore it – report it. By looking out for one another and speaking up, we can help keep Ardee a place that everyone is proud to call home.

Thank you again for your continued support. 💚

09/07/2026

We have now received CCTV footage of the person responsible, along with their friend, taking our planter from the footbridge at the shortcut.

We are prepared to give them 24 hours to return the planter. If it is not returned, we will have no choice but to post the footage online.

And to those involved: stop and think about the damage your actions cause, not just to property, but to the people working hard for this town.

Well done everyone
09/07/2026

Well done everyone

Three weeks ago Ardee Tidy Towns planted 4 rail hanging baskets on the footbridge at the shortcut. Every morning we ...
09/07/2026

Three weeks ago Ardee Tidy Towns planted 4 rail hanging baskets on the footbridge at the shortcut. Every morning we checked on these and our confidence grew that they would survive. What a soul destroying shock and disappointment we got on Wednesday morning to discover one planter had been forcefully removed, these planters were screwed on to the rails so they couldn't fall. The amount of work we do voluntary with such a small number of people to make Ardee a place to be proud of and then this kind of vandalism happens again and again and again. PLEASE if you see this wanton vandalism happening speak up and if you are responsible for this vandalism STOP AND THINK what your actions cost others.

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