Are bin microchips a bad idea?

[AB Asks]

It has been revealed that nearly four million families have got microchips fitted in their bins. This means that one in seven councils have adopted the scheme. The chips have been fitted in a test of the equipment which will send bills according to how full bins are. Most of the chips aren't yet operational, but the plan is to start them in the near future. Do you think that microchips in rubbish bins are a good idea? Or is it another example of so-called 'Big Brother' tactics?

[teash]

And all people would do is either fly tip even more, or fill the old dears bin who lives down the road (who hardly eats, yet alone fills the bin with rubbish) with their bag of refuge;)

[mammie]

i think it is another Big Brother tactics lets face it ther are enought people spieing on us all ready