Bigger blue bins bid in war on waste

Around nine per cent of households in the East Riding already have the bigger 240 litre bins but another 24,000 households will be asked if they want to swap theirs.

The scheme will be rolled out from May.

It is estimated that the council could save 62,000 a year on landfill costs with the bigger bins.

The scheme will cost 440,000 - and is paid for by savings in this year's waste disposal budget.

Coun Symon Fraser said: "The larger blue bins will help us achieve Target 45+, the campaign by residents and the council to recycle at least 45 per cent by the end of this year."

The council is also planning to reschedule the blue bin collection days for a number of households to improve the efficiency of the rounds. An announcement will be made later in the year.