Can Children in Kazakhstan Be Held Legally Responsible for Trash Disposal Bills?
Hear this, folks! A concerned citizen from Aktobe's taken to task the Diapazon publication over a bewildering issue – the lack of a discounted waste disposal tariff for underage family members. According to the resident, the family's been hit with a 2085 tenge bill, with five people registered, two being minors.
"I reached out to 'Neo plus', but they tossed back a line that the tariff's the same for everyone, young or old. I mean, c'mon, kids pay less on public transport! What gives?" the Aktobe resident grumbles.
In response to a scrutiny, TОO "Neo plus" admitted that the existing tariff, approved by the Aktobe City Maslikhat, doesn’t draw a distinction between adults and kiddos.
"The tariff for collecting solid household waste is set per registered person, irrespective of age. Here's the deal:
- 417 tenge - for the swanky sector.
- 450 tenge - for the not-so-swanky sector.
The enterprise ain't gets a dime from the government to cover waste collection costs for the youngsters. Bummer, huh?" the customer service department explains.
In a nutshell, regardless of age, the cost's levied on everyone who's registered in the household, including kids.
Now, let's dig a bit deeper. Generally, waste disposal fees are based on the volume or type of waste, not the age of the folks generating it. It's a complex matter involving administrative and economic considerations, public policy, and social factors. Plus, there's an educational aspect too, encouraging kids to embrace environmental responsibility rather than offering them an age-based financial break.
Unfortunately, without specific regulations or policy documents from Aktobe, we can't point to a definitive answer. To get the scoop on Aktobe's waste management policies, it'd be wise to cling to the local authorities. Mind you, electricity, heat, and hot water tariffs might buckle up in Pavlodar, too! Stay tuned!
"It seems personal-finance matters extend beyond the household bills in Aktobe, as the issue of equal waste disposal tariffs for adults and minors has been brought to light. Despite the resident's hope that 'Neo plus' would offer a discounted rate for minors, similar to public transport, it was clarified that the tariff is the same for everyone, regardless of age."
"Moreover, the complexity of waste disposal fees, which are usually based on the volume or type of waste, not age, implies thatpolicy decisions take into account administrative, economic, and social factors, as well as encouraging environmental responsibility, rather than offering age-based financial breaks."
