Opposition councillors have kicked out over the Vale of Glamorgan Council's new waste collection proposal, which includes plans to move to one bin bag collection every three weeks. At a meeting this week, council cabinet members will also be asked to approve plans to start charging residents for garden waste collections.
If approved, the changes will come into effect from July 1. Commenting on the proposals, Plaid Cymru group leader at the council, Councillor Ian Johnson, said: "The Vale are looking to cut costs by reducing their service to residents, while increasing council tax.
“Leaving black bags uncollected for three weeks may be a health risk, particularly during the summer months, and assumes that houses have the capacity to look after black bags for three weeks at a time. Meanwhile, charging for collecting green waste from gardens is in direct opposition to the promotion of biodiversity in urban areas.
