Waste Management
Dail Éireann — 2023-04-27
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

The news that Panda waste is introducing a new €3.80 charge for brown bin lifts in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and at a time when we are trying to encourage people to segregate their waste appropriately landed like a lead balloon. There was a significant response from customers of the company and people generally, outlining the probable consequences of that measure.
There is a real risk that there will be more inappropriate use of bins and dumping and a reduction in appropriate segregation, reusing and recycling. There was a commitment from the Taoiseach regarding a review of waste collection. Is that ongoing? When will it be completed?

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Sitting date: 2023-04-27