THE PRIVATISATION OF THE HOUSEHOLD WASTE MARKET IN IRELAND - CAN THE MARKET DELIVER?

摘要

The household waste management market in Ireland has gradually transformed over the last ten years from a market which was primarily serviced by the municipal authorities to one which is now dominated by private operators. It is expected that by the end of 2013 the direct collection of household waste by municipal authorities will have ceased entirely. The open nature of the Irish household waste collection market is almost unique in Europe for such a utility service.