Written answers

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

Waste Management Regulations

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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231. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the introduction of the pay-by-weight model, the steps he is taking to ensure bin collection companies accurately assess the weight of refuse they collect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27937/15]

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 was amended at Dail Report Stage to include amendments to the Waste Management Act 1996. The amendments concerned provide for import ant reform of the regulatory framework for household waste collection, including strong new enforcement measures, a focus on enhanced standards and the introduction of pay by weight by all collectors. The specific requirements in relation to the operation of pay by weight will be set down in section 34 of the Waste Management Act. This includes a new obligation on collectors to submit confirmation of annual inspections of their weighing system in accordance with the Legal Metrology (General) Regulations 2008. Where a collector fails to provide confirmation, they are liable for a Fixed Payment Notice (FPN) of €500. In addition, where a collector incurs 3 separate FPNs within a specified period, the local authority may initiate a review of the collection permit with a view to possible revocation.

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