As of Tuesday, mixed waste must be disposed of in transparent black bags to allow enforcement officials to check contents without opening them.
Regulations from last year require waste separation into three colored bags: white for organic, grey or green for recyclable, and black for mixed waste.
Businesses improperly disposing of waste face a €75 fine, increasing to €150 for repeat offenses; households face a €25 fine, doubling to €50 for repeated violations.
Starting July 1, mixed waste will be collected in transparent black bags on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) encourages this transition, with a grace period for compliance.
Regular black bags can still be purchased but not used for mixed waste. Since new regulations in 2023, there has been a 23% reduction in mixed waste and a 35% increase in organic waste due to improved waste separation and collection schedules.
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