Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
205. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has explored the concept of a mandatory recycling scheme for mattresses similar to the WEEE recycling regulations for electrical goods which ensures compliance and revenue raising via retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25853/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Anti-Dumping Initiative (ADI), which my Department funds, facilitates Local Authorities in hosting amnesty events to deal with difficult waste products such as bulky furniture and mattresses. I have provided €3M in funding, through the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities (WERLAS) to support this initiative in 2021. The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy commits to examining the feasibility of introducing further EPR arrangements for other waste streams such as bulky waste, including mattresses and this will be progressed over the lifetime of the plan.
