Implementation of the system
- Fixed annual fee. This covers the costs of collection infrastructure, bulky waste collection, tyres, fridges and special waste. Around EUR 8 per month or EUR 16 per month per 240litre bin.
- Emptying charge, calculated as EUR 0.20 per emptying.
- Weightbased fee. EUR 0.25 per kg for residual waste and EUR 0.15 for biowaste.
Results
- Total waste collected reduced by 28 %, and residual waste reduced by 46 %.
- Increase of separately collected materials from 64 % to 76 %.
- Net private costs of EUR 6 per household (i.e. cost reduction). The balance does not include a reduction or an increase in the deposit refund system.
- External benefits around EUR 8 per tonne (or EUR 14 per household).
- Increase in private transport and illegal disposal not included in the balance.