There are over 1,400 bottle banks in the State and an additional 600 have been provided since I took office. Many local authorities are now proceeding with the segregation of waste and recycling. They are using the resources I am giving them. However, it should not be pretended to the public that these services are free. They are not. Waste management is expensive. I intend to proceed with charging by weight to provide that those who do not wish to do anything about waste will pay dearly for their inaction, while those who want to recycle will pay less. I hope the Fine Gael Party and the Labour Party will support this strategy because it is the fairest way to deal with those who are concerned for the environment and want to make major decisions regarding the quality of their life.