The new framework will give waste collectors the flexibility to continue to offer, or to introduce, a range of incentivised pricing options, which encourage householders to reduce and separate their waste, while choosing the service-price offering that best suits their circumstances and allows them to manage their costs
These options include elements or combinations of per-lift, per-kilogramme, weight-bands, weight allowances and standing charges. This offers the widest choice to consumers to help them manage their costs. About half of households are already on these types of offerings so the general public is familiar with them.
All-in flat rate charging for household waste will start to be phased-out by waste collectors as customers renew or enter new service contracts from September onwards. An annual support of €75 will be introduced for persons with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence. This will help people meet the average annual cost of disposal of incontinence products. The details and arrangements of this support will be finalised later this year, after further consultation with the stakeholder groups.
