Council cuts bin collection to save on costs

WATERFORD County Council is changing its bin collection cycle from the start of next month in a crisis bid to save money.

The council, which is facing a €10 million bill for capping its two landfills in Dungarvan and Tramore, is changing the cycle from every two weeks to every three weeks in an effort to save €60,000.

Earlier this summer, it was anticipated that county manager Ray O’Dwyer would introduce a €40 flat fee to boost coffers as the council struggles to meet waste costs.