117. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that some bin collection companies have raised their collection fees, referring to an increase in the waste levy; whether there has been an increase in waste levy this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42499/24]

Waste Management is statutorily a local authority function. Generally, household waste collections are carried out by private waste companies operating in a competitive market, in accordance with the requirements of their waste collection permits as issued by the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO).

There has been no increase in the Waste Recovery Levy rate which remains constant at €10/tonne since it was first introduced in September 2023.