IF, as Coun Waller says, not recycling more would cost an extra £100 on the council tax in landfill fines, I assume he is saying this in relation to next year's bills.

But, assuming they introduced the new wheelie bin plan in September-October, we must be due a refund of at least £50 for this year. And, because the council is going to save £100 next year, there is no need to increase next year's rates bill.

Then again, York city residents will be paying full rates bills, because only 60,000 homes outside the city are subjected to the changes.

P Richardson,

York Road,

Haxby, York.

Updated: 10:04 Tuesday, September 06, 2005