Waste charge rise
Date published: 16 July 2009
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
Waste bosses are being urged to cut charges for business rubbish after a 2,400% hike in prices.
It has been claimed the minimum cost to businesses getting rid of waste in Greater Manchester rose from £1.94 to £48.50 per half tonne in June.
Even if businesses produce less than half a tonne they will still be charged the full amount — an increase of 2,400%.
Waste sites are now run by private consortium Viridor Laing, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, after a £4billion contract was signed earlier this year.
The minimum half tonne charge was brought in by Viridor Laing on 15 June, part of the agreement within the 25-year waste and recycling contract.
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