Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 30 April 2024
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action
Circular Economy: Discussion
Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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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.