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British Spy Chips Hidden In 2.5 Million Trashbins; Pay-As-You-Throw Tax

The growing threat of a stealth tax on the rubbish we throw away was exposed by startling figures yesterday. More than 2.5million homes now have wheelie bins fitted with microchips to weigh their contents. This is an increase of nearly two-thirds in just a year. The bins, which can be electronically identified and weighed, are designed for 'pay-as-you-throw' rubbish tax schemes. Under such schemes - which are likely to be hugely unpopular - families who put out more waste will pay higher taxes to their local council.
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Posted by Editor at March 5, 2010 01:30 AM