Has charging for the collection of garden waste led to an increase in bonfires?
The Council does not believe there has been a significant increase in bonfires following the introduction of the service. However, it is a situation which is being monitored closely. Bonfires can be classed as a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Council can take action in response to complaints. If found guilty of an offence, you could be fined up to £20,000. The introduction of an annual £30 charge ensures that only those people who choose to receive the garden waste collection service pay for it. The proposed charge, of just over 50p per week (with a 50% reduction for householders in receipt of Council Tax or Housing benefit), is affordable for the vast majority of householders who are unable to compost all of their garden waste at home.
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