The collection costs nothing since the same lorry and bin men collect it simultaneously with the landfill collection. The increase cannot be explained by any increase in RPI but only surely as a money-making RIP-off. I shall not be renewing. Social media suggests many other will be doing likewise. Neil Wilson West Street, Sompting --- • Benefit from an ongoing discount on your Herald or Littlehampton Gazette by joining our voucher membership scheme. Once you’ve subscribed we’ll send you dated vouchers which can be exchanged for your paper at any news outlet. To save money on your Herald or Littlehampton Gazette simply click here.