Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
1253. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the details of the agreement he reached with waste management companies in relation to the introduction of a pay-by-weight system with regard to bin collection charges; if changes in the bin charges regime will be introduced in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20501/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra1283. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if provision can be made in regard to one or two-person households at which waste collection would be required less frequently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20077/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1253 and 1283 together.
The charges applied by waste management companies are a matter between those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract and consumer legislation.
My Department is currently reviewing, together with the regulatory authorities and industry representatives, the introduction of an incentivised system which encourages people to prevent, reduce and segregate their waste. This approach is in line with Government waste policy to reduce our reliance on landfill for waste disposal and will also facilitate the provision of a range of options for people to manage their waste costs.
