Wheelie bins in Douglas are being microchipped to see how much waste is being produced.
It’s part of a larger inspection of the condition of the bins which will see damaged units being replaced.
Douglas Council says it will not be in an attempt to monitor waste disposal habits.
Councillor Ritchie McNicholl says there is a simple reason behind this approach:
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Government announces new social rent rise formula
The government says public sector housing rents will be linked to inflation in future.
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No plans to publish hydrocarbon resources reports
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says reports about the Island's undersea oil and gas resources can't be published without permission from consultants.
Weather could disrupt Friday ferry crossings
Two of the Steam Packet's crossings this Friday are at risk because of bad weather.
Nodding Santa returns to Ramsey!
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Southerners being invited to 20mph drop-in session
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Bus driver strike ballot closes today
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