Municipal Waste Policies and Spillover Effects

Alessandro Bucciol, Roberta Muri () and Francesca Rossi ()
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Roberta Muri: University of Bologna
Francesca Rossi: Department of Economics (University of Verona)

No 05/2023, Working Papers from University of Verona, Department of Economics

Abstract: Using a unique dataset combining administrative data from the municipalities of the Veneto region of Italy for the years 2010-2019, we develop a spatial econometric model to study the effect of two policies (Door-to-Door collection and Pay-As-You-Throw tariff) on waste sorting and waste accumulation. We are especially interested in the spatial spillover effect of the policies. Both policies are successful and with similar impact on the outcome variables. Interestingly, we also find evidence of a spatial spillover effect. The effect is mostly negative and limits the effectiveness of the policies (especially PAYT). Our results highlight the importance of coordinating decisions on the implementation of waste management policies.

Keywords: Waste; Door-to-Door; Pay-As-You-Throw; Spatial effects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C23 Q53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023-04
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