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� Charges are placed on residual waste taken to civic amenity sites as well as<br />

the kerbside; and<br />

� Charges are levied – albeit at different rates - on all waste streams, including<br />

recycling – this fully integrated approach best delivers the incentive for waste<br />

prevention.<br />

8.13 Prerequisites for Introduction<br />

A political will, and associated public acceptance, can be a very strong determinant in<br />

passing law to allow charges to be made for waste. Despite significant investigation<br />

into the impact <strong>of</strong> charging for waste in the UK showing the benefits it would bring,<br />

this policy remains a political hot potato.<br />

Minimum standards for a quality, convenient collection service including a wide range<br />

<strong>of</strong> recyclables is desirable in order for charging systems to deliver the best outcomes.<br />

Eunomia described a charging scheme in Fingal, Ireland, where half <strong>of</strong> households<br />

had no kerbside recycling scheme available to them. The scheme led to many<br />

protests concerning the system.<br />

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