Software Update Comes at an Inconvenient Time: Woman From Blankenberge Receives a Bill of 2,500 Euros for the Collection of Her Organic Waste.

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Two families in Blankenberge received a hefty bill for vegetable, fruit, and garden waste. One woman's invoice suddenly showed 2,500 euros, which corresponds to approximately 25,000 kilos of waste. The problem was caused by a software update during the night collection, and the issue has since been resolved. Consequently, the families did not have to pay.

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Viviane Driesen, a resident of Blankenberge, Belgium, received a delusional bill at the beginning of May for the collection of garbage. According to the Flemish waste management department IBVO, Viviane and her companion, who did not...