Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
70. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the deferred pay by weight waste collection system; when it will be implemented; the steps he will take to ensure waste collection companies do not inflate prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21833/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
