South Dublin County Council has issued a reminder to people to dispose of their face coverings safely.
Taking to Twitter, South Dublin County Council shared a picture of a disposable mask lying on a footpath. The post states that 'we are still seeing these lurking in bushes on footpaths and even hanging on trees' and adds that 'by throwing them on the ground it increases the risk of spreading Covid-19.'
https://twitter.com/sdublincoco/status/1312716622981935105
According to the HSE, to safely dispose of a single-use mask, you should:
remove it from behind - do not touch the front of the mask
throw it away immediately into a closed bin
wash your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
dispose of it in your general 'black bag' waste bin at home or work, or a litter bin if you’re outside
do not put them in a recycling bin as they cannot be recycled
take them home with you if there is no litter bin - do not drop them as litter
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