S.L. 473.5 Art. 6Distribution of recycling bags.

(1) Subject to the condition set out in sub-regulation (2), producers exempted in terms of these regulations who distribute recycling bags free of charge to the general public and to Local Councils for the purpose of encouraging the separation of domestic waste for recycling, shall be exempt from eco-contribution on such bags.

(2) The bags distributed shall be those identified in Schedule 3 and shall have printed on each side, in a character font of not less than two centimetres and in a manner which is clearly visible, a label consisting of, but not limited to, the following information:

(a) the name of the approved scheme, and in the absence thereof, the name of the operator of the approved scheme,

(b) the business address of the approved scheme, and in the absence thereof, the business address of the operator of the approved scheme.