{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a7463a6e188bf946ffff242?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth Councillor Warns That Free Bins Could Push Up Bills - 06/08/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1786005526815-a90a6dea-97ce-4368-bf90-63bf998b0fa2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A Louth councillor has raised concerns that a proposed free waste collection allowance for low-income households could lead to higher bin charges for other customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Louth County Council has backed a Sinn Féin motion calling for a means-tested Waste Collection Allowance to support households struggling with rising refuse and recycling costs. </p><p><br></p><p>However, Independent Councillor Ciarán Fisher says subsidising a privately-run service could have unintended consequences, while also highlighting the ongoing costs associated with illegal dumping.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Fisher joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p>","author_name":"lmfm "}