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Originally Posted by TheMole
Well, individuals who dump x amount of rubbish have to pay to dispose of it at the local tip, whereas us that dispose the odd bag get it for free. Heavy users of anything are always charged more. For example, why do I pay £50 more than your average person for my mobile phone contract? Because I use it heavily.
When you use things more than everyone else you expect to pay more. This is not an ideal world, remember!
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Because the cost of dealing with rubbish (or providing water) is incremental on usage.
If it cost the same to deal with any amount of rubbish (or provide water) then such incremental charges on such important services would be madness.