It is the same or worse in Victoria.
Part of the problem is kickbacks to the unions by Labor, and contractor graft payments to get the contract.
Rubbish is a worse racket.
Shire councils have been told they can't use their own rubbish tips.
They have to use a "designated recycling depot" owned by union and mates.
The kickbacks, add ons, huge transport and straight theft is all passed on to the dumb ratepayers - you and me.