These include bulky waste collection and pest control, but a decision on a 230% rise in allotment charges has been postponed.

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The top searches on the county Web site are: property, county jobs, public records, property taxes, water bills, inmate search, vehicle renew, nearby services, transit pass and bulky waste pickup.

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Their letter reminds local authorities they can charge for collecting bulky or garden waste but not regular rubbish.

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