Continued municipal resistance to implementing the pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) system is drawing renewed criticism amid warnings from the European Union over Cyprus’ broader waste management shortcomings.
Municipalities argue they require clarity on organic waste sites and processing costs, equipment funding, inspector recruitment and packaging waste system licensing which are all part of the pay-as-you-throw scheme.
They are also demanding that state grants for municipalities generally rise to €170 million from the
