Ipswich residents voice concerns over the new £50 annual charge for brown bin collections, fearing increased illegal dumping.
Ipswich will now charge for brown bin collections. It will cost £50 each year. This new charge impacts borough residents. The council revealed these plans last September. They aim to balance their budget.
Council Leader Neil MacDonald spoke about costs, stating the old system wasn’t affordable. Cara Sav, an Ipswich Star reader, fears more illegal dumping will occur. She also expects more bonfires and increased pollution.
David Morton doesn’t understand council tax, noting taxes rise each year. He believes people struggle as many councils face financial problems.
Michael Leach predicts people will reject the extra fee, and many will likely stop using brown bins. He thinks more waste will go to landfills, and people may put garden waste in black bins instead.
If you skip the service, your brown bin goes away. Garden waste collection stops in March. This change could affect many households.
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