North Lincolnshire Council is planning to revamp its recycling efforts by collecting and repurposing existing burgundy bins from households. This refurbishment is part of a more efficient recycling initiative, where residents will soon obtain new bins designed for dry recyclables such as plastic, metal, glass, card, and paper. One of the council’s intentions with this project is to make the recycling process simpler, inspiring residents to ‘recycle more and waste less’. Council leader, Rob Waltham, reassured that the old bins will be recycled in a responsible manner.
The new system will see the deployment of 70,000 larger recycling bins across North Lincolnshire. Alongside this, a garden and food waste bin will have weekly collections, whilst general waste will be collected on a fortnightly basis. Deputy council leader, Neil Poole, drew attention to the upgrades, stating that every old bin would be converted into raw materials for manufacturers, thereby reducing waste. The shift to the new bins, alongside the collection of the existing ones, is scheduled to commence as soon as the council receives its initial shipment in January. Residents wishing to keep their current bins will have the option to opt out through an online form.
This article has been adapted from original reporting by www.bbc.com, for The Lincoln Post.
