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Cyprus Considers Landfill Tax Amid EU Funding Risks

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Cyprus is discussing a proposed landfill tax to improve municipal waste management.
Failure to pass the tax regulations by August 31 could result in a loss of €23 million in EU funding.
The tax would start at €10 per tonne in 2028 and rise to €70 by 2039.
Local authorities have expressed concerns regarding the draft regulations and their impact.
68% of household waste currently goes to landfill, exceeding the EU target of 10% by 2035.

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A proposed landfill tax aimed at improving municipal waste management in Cyprus is currently under consideration by the House Environment Committee. Lawmakers are under pressure to pass the legislation before the summer recess, as failure to do so could result in the loss of €23 million in EU funding. The deadline to approve the regulations is set for August 31, 2026.

The legislation outlines a gradual increase in the landfill tax from €10 to €70 per ton by 2039. This move has prompted reactions from various municipalities and communities, highlighting concerns about its potential impact on waste management practices across the island. Officials assert that the tax is necessary to address the existing disarray in waste management, while opponents may contend that it could burden local authorities financially. The debate is unfolding in a crucial period for Cyprus's environmental policies.

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