Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Circular Economy: Discussion

Photo of Ossian SmythOssian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

If it takes longer to fill the bin because it is not full of empty bottles and containers, people should have fewer lifts taking place. Many of the bin companies charge per lift or per kilo. People will have a lower volume and a lower weight. The majority of waste collectors now charge by waste or volume rather than a fixed fee. The cost of waste removal should come down.

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