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Walsh Waste & Recycling again joined forces with Galway International Arts Festival to remove and recycle more than four tonnes of boxes used in major 2018 installations.

With a nationwide hosepipe ban recently announced, we need to be very selective about how and when we use water in the garden. Even if it rains soon, it will take weeks if not months for reservoir levels to get back to normal and at the time of writing the ban is expected to be in place until at least the end of July. Right now gardens have to contend with unprecedentedly high temperatures, drying winds and plants and trees in full leaf – all things that make them need water more than ever. Garden lovers have difficult decisions to make – which areas need water the most - as there simply isn’t enough to go around. You may be able to eke out supplies by re-using “grey” water, and here are a few tips to help you use any water to best advantage:

Galway is expected to be hit with a hosepipe ban as drought takes hold over parts of the city and county. News of the proposed ban comes after night time restrictions were enforced on many parts of the city and county during the week because of the hot weather and lack of rainfall in recent weeks.

Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water as a prolonged dry spell has been predicted by Met Éireann.

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding.

Gardener’s Choice is the safe solution to the problem of weeding.

WEEE Ireland will host two free public collection days this month for recycling eletrical waste in Galway.

Recycling giant Repak is calling on all Galway people to recycle better and avoid contamination.