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Aberdeenshire rubbish collection costs increase

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The cost of collecting rubbish in Aberdeenshire has soared by more than 80% in three years, it has been revealed.

The price of disposing of that waste has jumped by almost 70% to about £115 a year for each home.

The council said last night a population boom and rocketing fuel prices were to blame for the increase.

Figures released to the Press and Journal showed a steady rise in collection costs over the past three years, from £28 to £33 then £52 per household in 2006-07.


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