This, it claims, would give a further two billion people access to waste collection.

Proceeds would go to the city's waste collection service.

The charges included fees for waste collection, pest control, daycare centres, planning services and burial.

Councils are already struggling with waste collection during the pandemic as residents are creating more rubbish while spending longer periods at home.

Households are paying 40 per cent more than a decade ago for waste collection and disposal services, with councils earning £329 million a year.