The objectives of Environmental Protection policy for Athlone Town Council:
"To enhance and improve the quality of life in the Town by providing a high level of environmental protection"."To ensure provision of adequate waste disposal that will afford the highest level of environmental protection having regard to present and future physical and legislative requirements. To ensure households in the Town have a regular waste collection service."
"To protect life, property and the environment by the efficient and effective prevention and control of fires and other emergencies including major emergencies".
The following range of Environmental Protection Services are provided by Athlone Town Council: