Pay by Weight..Get the Balance Right!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The newly formed WERLA’s (Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities) have issued documentation to help Householders with the coming into force of Pay By Weight by July 2016. From July all Waste Collectors will be charging Householders on a Pay By Weight basis for their waste collection service. There are three WERLA’s charged with ensuring that all Waste Contractors and Householders comply with the new regulations, which mandate that food waste, recyclables and residual waste be segregated before collection .The three WERLA’s, backed by Local Authorities, Gardai, Revenue, EPA and other state agencies will ensure that mixed waste is not collected by Waste Contractors and that Householders correctly segregate their waste. Pay by Weight will ensure Recycled and Brown Waste will be cheaper per kilo than Residual Black Waste and so Householders will see a cost benefit in segregating waste. The three authorities have also issued some tips to help save money in preparation for the introduction of Pay By Weight, including the use of compostable bags to keep the brown bin clean and odour free.