Bristol could potentially become the first major city in England to cut their black waste bin collections down to once per month.

The Green Party-led authority says this move would reduce costs and cut down on the environmental impacts - but it's not without its detractors. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says residents are concerned more pests will be drawn to the area.

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Bristol could potentially become the first major city in England to cut their black waste bin collections down to once per month.
The Green Party-led authority says this move would reduce costs and cut down on the environmental impacts - but it's not without its detractors.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says residents are concerned more pests will be drawn to the area.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Bristol potentially cutting down black bin collections to once a month

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