Fears waste privatisation may lead to price hike

MORE than 2,000 Kerry householders who are paying reduced charges for waste collection could face higher charges following privatisation of the service.

Due to the loss of customers to the private sector, Kerry County Council withdrew its waste collection service and its customers were transferred to a private operator.

Cllr Michael O’Shea (FF) is seeking assurances that “vulnerable people” will not be financially penalised when a waiver system ends in February 2013.