Requests for new Shropshire recycling bins top 50,000

Shropshire Council hailed the news as "fantastic", as more people look to recycle in the county.

So far, 50,180 orders have been placed, which means that well over one third of the county’s 140,000 households have now requested a bin since January 13, 2022.

The first bins are set to be delivered from May this year, starting in the south Shropshire area, with deliveries then being made in other parts of the county.

Ian Nellins, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for waste and recycling, said: “We knew the new bins would be popular and that demand would be high, and to receive 50,000 orders in just under three weeks is fantastic.

“People have until 1 April to order a bin so there is no rush and everyone who requests a bin will receive it later this year.”

This week leaflets are being left under bin lids in south Shropshire, advising people about the new recycling bins and how to order one.

The bin – which is optional and free – will replace the existing black recycling boxes, and help to increase the amount of waste recycled, by providing households with a larger container.

It will also reduce the amount of waste lost to the recycling process after being blown out of the boxes on windy days.

The council hopes it will make the storage of recycling more convenient for residents, and reduce the amount of bending and lifting for residents and waste and recycling crews.

Some households may not want a bin due to housing layout or the lack of storage space for the bin. These residents would be able to continue to use their existing waste containers, as will those residents who simply prefer to use boxes.

People will also be able to use their new bin as well as their recycling boxes.

Any bins requested after April 1 will be delivered later this year.

To request a bin online visit shropshire.gov.uk/requestmixedrecyclingbin