Panel Data Analysis of Effects of Industrial Waste Tax on Waste Reduction

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  • 産業廃棄物税による廃棄物の排出・処理フローへの課税効果の品目別分析
  • サンギョウ ハイキ ブツゼイ ニ ヨル ハイキブツ ノ ハイシュツ ・ ショリ フロー エ ノ カゼイ コウカ ノ ヒンモク ベツ ブンセキ

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In Japan, 27 prefectures have implemented an industrial waste tax system comprised of two taxation methods: payment by self-assessment, and payment by special collection. In this study, we estimate waste reduction and recycling effects resulting from the implementation of the industrial waste tax using panel data from 47 prefectures during the period 2001 to 2007. The study looked at the total amount of industrial waste being generated and the three categories of industrial waste (plastic waste, sludge, and debris). The paper also analyzes the impacts on waste flow caused by these two taxation methods and taxation on incineration facilities.<br>First, results verified that the industrial waste tax using payment by special collection had a greater effect on waste reduction with regard to final disposal amounts for total industrial waste, sludge, and debris. Moreover, taxation increased the amount of intermediate treatment for total industrial waste, plastic waste, and sludge.<br>Next, we calculated that taxation on incineration facilities would reduce the intermediate treatment amount of plastic waste by 40 percent and that of sludge by 30 percent.<br>Finally, we confirmed that the effects of the industrial waste tax will vary across the different waste categories.

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