Fórsa’s Municipal Employees’ division is to resist the further roll-out of solar powered litter bins – referred to as ‘belly bins’ – until concerns over staffing and health and safety issues are addressed.

Union official Tony Martin has written to management to outline the Muno’s position, and is currently awaiting a response.

Tony and Muno President Thomas Murtagh met Dublin City Council’s senior waste management officials to outline staff concerns last month.

Belly bins have been in operation for several years and a pilot scheme was agreed in 2016. The council plans to install a further 100 bins.

“We impressed upon management that no further roll-out should take place pending investigation and resolution of the issues raised,” said Tony.