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Project Code [2008-WRM-MS-6-S1]
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Project title
Development of optimized pay-by-use systems which are designed to maximise the incentives for waste reduction while at the same time maintaining a properly functioning waste management system.
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Clean Technology Centre (CTC)
Lead Applicant
Tadhg Coakley
Project Abstract
This project will develop an optimised pay by use (PBU) system in Ireland, building upon the partners? extensive previous work on PBU and waste prevention. There are many systems of PBU in place, involving weight, volume and tag based systems both public and privately run. These have led to increased recycling but waste arising figures for Ireland continue to grow. The project will learn from the most successful PBU systems in place abroad and will also create a clear and detailed picture of the current and planned systems in place in Ireland, with regard to waste arisings (including disposal and recovery), the collectors involved, households and apartments. This project will develop an optimised pay by use (PBU) system in Ireland. The main outcomes will be a Final Report and Synthesis Report for the use of all waste management stakeholders, particularly policy makers. These will add greatly to the knowledge of waste management in Ireland, providing invaluable information to support waste reduction a major national policy goal. They will include analysis tools, such as SWOT, and Root Cause Analysis and consider cost-benefit issues. The results of the research will be widely disseminated, using a variety of methods.
Grant Approved
�231,897.08
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/08/2010