Irish Independent : Independent | Panda Waste to add ‘surcharge’ on bin collections as fall out from Middle East conflict continues

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Panda Waste announced a temporary fuel surcharge on its bin‑collection services after fuel prices surged amid global instability, particularly the Middle East conflict. From May 2026 customers will pay an additional €0.97 + VAT per month (about €12 + VAT annually), roughly 16 cents per collection for a typical three‑bin service, with the charge to be reviewed each month and removed once fuel costs ease. The company said it can no longer absorb the higher operating expenses, following a February increase that raised collection fees by up to 9 % and lifted its half‑yearly service charge by 7.14 %.

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Panda Waste to add ‘surcharge’ on bin collections as fall out from Middle East conflict continues

Panda Waste has confirmed that it will add a temporary charge to collections as the company have been struggling with fuel prices.

Irish Independent
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Firebombing Shadows Construction Sector Amid Government Contracts

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The home of a major Sydney construction CEO was firebombed early Thursday morning. This follows a series of similar attacks in the construction industry.

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Sydney CEO's Home Firebombed Amid Construction Sector Tensions

Sydney CEO George Bardas's home firebombed early Thursday. Incident highlights escalating tensions in the construction sector, affecting government projects.

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The Japan Times
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