http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7746001.stm#story
The question of how best to deal with household waste is debated all
over the world.
Many countries now operate pay-as-you-throw systems, but there are even
different approaches within that.
Pre-paid bins in Belgium, communal recycling in Seoul, extra charges for
not recycling in northern Italy and a choice of bin sizes in Seattle. All
have their merits - but what do locals think about the schemes?
In Roncade, northern Italy there has been a big push by local authorities
to encourage people to recycle.
Each household gets five bins for five different types of waste. They then
pay an annual fee but are charged extra every time they put out waste that
cannot be recycled.
The scheme has seen recycling rates in the town jump from 14% to 80% in five
years.
Daniele Sartor has a new baby and faces higher charges to dispose of the
child's nappies.
In Seattle, each household is given three bins: one for recycling, one for
garden clippings, and one for normal waste.
Householders can choose one of three sizes of bin for normal waste and are
charged according to how big - or small - that is.
Sorting waste according to each bin is a time-consuming process, as the de
Maranville family can testify.
In Flanders waste lorries are able to weigh each bin. A microchip then
identifies the owner and charges them for the amount of waste they throw away.
Residents must keep enough money in their account to pay for removal
otherwise the bin will not be emptied.
Mother of two Agnus Meeus lives in the village of Bonheiden and thinks the
scheme works well.
Seoul residents are able to recycle for free, with any other rubbish having
to be put in specific paid-for bags.
The scheme was introduced in 1995 and has seen recycling rates double.
Lee Myung Joo has lived in her apartment for 20 years and sees recycling
as an important part of community life.
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