Householders hoarding rubbish in homes to avoid refuse charges

Householders in Kerry are increasingly hoarding waste in spare rooms, backyards, and attics because they cannot afford refuse charges, a council meeting heard.

Council workers in Kerry are now carrying out inspections of local authority properties on foot of complaints from neighbours and in some cases, family members.

The matter arose at a council meeting of the South and West Municipal District in Killorglin. It heard that the storage of the rubbish is leading to problems with rats in Killarney.