Environment Minister Leo Brincat today started a series of consultation meetings in preparation for the removal of the eco-contribution in line with the announcement made in the 2015 Budget. By the end of this year, the electronic devices included in the scheme regulating waste management will have the eco-contribution removed. The first part of the reform will include mobiles, television sets and fridges.
The second phase of the reform will be launched next year.
In the past year, GRTU and The Chamber of Commerce have called on authorities to remove the eco-contribution.