Hello,
While the concept of charging Greyhound for storage of their bins on my private property does appeal, the truth of the matter is I simply do not want to and will not agree to provide a storage facility for them. I believe after a reasonable time period (say 1 month) I should be free to dispose of them and simply invoice Greyhound for the cost of disposal.
I note the National Consumers Association had some contact with Greyhound and in principal, it seems to have been agreed that they would waive their charge for early termination of a customers' contract (however the NCA will not represent individual cases) - please see here:
http://www.nca.ie/index.jsp?p=100&n=101&a=968
I also believe that the relevant Council should be held responsible for appointing Greyound, so in my case it is Dublin County Council & will be lodging a complaint with them. Those wishing to complain, may do so via one of the methods of contact on this page: [broken link removed]
I wonder do the Council(s) regulate Greyhound ?
Furthermore, I believe that the best option here, may be to commence legal proceedings against Greyhound. Given the amount involved, I think the Small Claims Courts may be appropriate and I have begun studying the process which would appear to only cost €25, in anticipating of commencing proceedings against the company (does this register as a Court Judgement, as with any other Court, assuming I am successful does anyone know please ?)
Reference:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/courts_system/small_claims_court.html
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The more I think about how I and others are being treated here, the more annoyed I am becoming - it is completely unacceptable and sadly, requires us all to stand up for our rights.
Thank you all for your assistance, comments and support to date.
Regards
Mr. Earl.