Council trials reusable red bags to simplify recycling, reduce street clutter, and improve material quality.
The council plans a 12-week test. Five hundred homes are joining in on it. Starting February 24, they’ll get a red bag where people put plastic bottles and metal cans. Think tins, foil, and aerosols too.
This aims to boost recycling and reduces trash on collection days. Unlike boxes, the bags save space. A council member, Tim Ball, talked about it and said residents recycle a lot now.
Sorting can take up time though, so the red bag test helps both residents and workers. Bags stop spills since they close. Other places use bags for recycling because they cost less than boxes and use less space too.
Good recycling is worth more money, which can cover collection costs and pays for local services. Selected homes mirror various housing types. They want input from people during the test, so people will fill out surveys online or on paper.
The council will check recycling quality, monitor litter, and bag ease. After the summer, they will review the results and then decide what to do.