A Dublin county council says it has had to almost double charges at its recycling park this year to cover costs.
A spokesman for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said charges had to be raised because the Ballyogan Recycling Park lost money last year.
Car owners wishing to dispose of items like construction waste and furniture will now have to pay €20 compared to €12 last year while middle-sized vans will incur charges of €100 up from €50.
Most items including white electrical goods and items for recycling will still be accepted for free.
Meanwhile, South Dublin County Council's charges will remain much lower at €10 for cars and €16 for vans.
