Bin charge hikes unlikely this year

Homeowners are unlikely to face significant changes to their bin charges before the end of the year, according to Communications Minister Denis Naughten.

Speaking in Croke Park ahead of the introduction of the new bin charges regime in September, Mr Naughten said bin operators have been contacting customers in recent weeks to advise them of potential changes to charges.

He said bin operators will not be allowed to hike prices.