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Review of Waste Management Policy

The Programme for Government agreed in 2007 included a number of objectives relating to waste management among them a commitment to carry out an international review of waste management plans, practices and procedures. 

In February 2008, a procurement process was initiated to appoint consultants to undertake a comprehensive study on the waste sector, to underpin the overall review, and to cover a wide range of issues to help identify how best to proceed with further efforts to reduce waste levels, improve recycling rates and deliver equitable and cost-effective sustainable waste management solutions.

Eunomia Research and Consulting Limited (and partners) were selected to undertake the study and the final report of the consultant's can be accessed at the links below.

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has prepared a new draft Statement of Waste Policy arising from the recommendations of the report.  The statement is designed to set a policy context which will ensure that waste management services are delivered by the public and private sectors in an environmentally progressive and cost efficient manner. In advance of finalising the Statement of Waste Policy by Government, comments are invited from relevant stakeholders and any other interested parties.

Public Consultation on new Draft Statement of Waste Policy


The Regulatory Impact Analysis conducted by AP EnvEcon Limited for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government which examines proposed areas of amendments to the Waste Management legislation with regard to the plastic bag levy and the landfill levy, including its extension to other treatment facilities, can also be accessed at the following link.