I would love to know where you put your rubbish before they gave you these new fangled monstrosities? Did it just disappear or did you have a pile of black bags outside your house on collection day waiting to be ripped open by vermin and other animals.
If you had to pay the council for the bin I would maybe understand (slightly) your gripe, however the council are giving you a nice shiny new bin with wheels that makes it easy to place in a convenient place and out of sight. If needed you could always buy a wooden wheelie bin storage area from one of the larger DIY chains!!