Weighing bins will increase fly-tipping

Local authorities have warned of a surge in fly-tipping and illegal dumping following the introduction of controversial pay-by-weight bin charges next month.

Senior officials said it is inevitable incidents of illegal dumping will increase when the new charging system, where average households could face bin charges of up to €500 — an 80% hike in some cases — kicks in on July 1.

In Cork City, council officials are regularly monitoring up to 100 dumping hotspots across the city.