Economic instruments are used in order to carry out the intentions of the environmental policy. Examples of such instruments applied in the waste management sector are: differentiated waste collection rates and treatment charges, as well as deposit and refund systems. A tax on landfilling of waste is under way.
| The Vehicle Recycling Fund |
| To encourage owners to hand in their vehicles to an authorised dismantler rather than abandon them, a premium is paid to the final owner. The premium is financed by vehicle disposal charges, which are payable in conjunction with the registration of all cars, vans and minibuses. |