Views sought on future of waste management

Public consultation running until the end of September

People on the Isle of Man are being urged to have their say on the future of waste management.

A public consultation is running until the end of this month which looks at how waste is dealt with by both the Isle of Man Government and local authorities.

Topics being explored include household waste collection, prevention and minimisation, reuse and recycling, energy recovery, incineration and landfill.

All feedback received will assist with the development of an Isle of Man Waste Strategy.

Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall said: "Establishing a robust and coherent waste strategy is a significant opportunity for this administration to lay firm foundations for future generations living and working in the Isle of Man. 

"The department is looking at ways to improve what is currently done, with consideration being given to centralised hubs for waste recycling and household waste collections in order to reduce costs, as well as standardising household waste services and maximising recycling.

"The information gathered during the consultation process will help inform the development of the draft waste strategy before it is brought to Tynwald later in the year and I encourage as many people as possible to get involved."

You can find the consultation, which closes on Monday 30 September, HERE.

If you require an accessible version, or support reading and responding to it, leave a message on 639770. 

Paper copies are also available to pick up from Waste Management Unit, 2nd Floor, Markwell House, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RZ.