Council warns of prosecutions over bin collection

IT IS being dubbed the battle of the bins, with Waterford County Council locking horns with private companies to win the hearts, minds and custom of householders countywide for the privilege of collecting their refuse.

The decision of county manager Ray O’Dwyer to introduce a flat charge of €150 for refuse collection from households, in addition to existing bin collection charges, has provoked a public backlash.

It has also been seen by private refuse collection companies as opening up a window of opportunity for them to move in on what had hitherto been exclusive council terrain.