When the ubiquitous skip bag has outstayed its welcome, what is the solution for the poor neighbours who have to look at it lingering in the garden next door?

As it currently stands, anyone who wants to use a skip bag pays for the bag at point of purchase – generally something like €10, and calls the waste collection company to come and collect it when full.

The issue has been raised at a council meeting earlier this week, and proposed that the collection fee be charged at the point of purchase …

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