Because its a sneaky, slimy, back-door council tax increase. Because creating a 'user pays' philosophy means further services being offered outside the council tax system on an opt-in basis. Because it may well prove impossible for old people, the infirm, the disabled and non-car owners from dealing effectively with their green waste. Because it may cause more fly tipping. Because rubbish collection is already paid for in council tax bills, they just redefined the phrase 'household refuse' so they could exclude it and because it will cause more polution due to the extra car journeys people will need to make to dispose of their green waste at the council refuse site.