MONTHLY bin collections are being tested in parts of the country as a cost-cutting exercise by some councils.
Falkirk Council will be the first one in Britain to introduce four-week rubbish pick-ups in October.
Other councils in England and Wales are expected to follow and trial the scheme, while others have already adopted three-week collections such as in Bury.
The idea has sparked debate, with some arguing it will lead to more rats and flies, and others believing it will encourage people to recycle more.
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