Aberdeen residents have started receiving their new refuse bins.
The first deliveries of the new general waste receptacles will continue for up to 11 weeks.
At the same time every household receives their bin, they will be given an information leaflet explaining the changes and how to get the most from the waste and recycling service.
Following delivery, residents should start to use their new bin straight away and note that general waste will not be collected from any other container.
Jean Morrison, the council’s zero waste management sub-committee convener, said: “Starting this week, we’re delivering around 70,000 new general waste bins to households across the city in an 11-week period.
“This has been carefully planned and residents shouldn’t be concerned if they don’t get their bin at the same time as neighbouring streets. Residents can check online for information to find out more about the bin deliveries and changes.”
As part of the changes, residents’ current general waste bin will become their mixed recycling bin.
A sticker will be placed on it to highlight the expanded range of materials it can take, and these include glass bottles and jars; plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays; food and drink cartons; paper, card and cardboard; and metal cans.
Further information can be found on the authority’s website at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling
