Bright Blue Bags have been appearing on South Somerset doorsteps ahead of the launch of Recycle More.

The eye-catching new recycling containers are a pivotal part of the expanded service being introduced by Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) at the end of the month. With a 60-litre capacity, they will hold some of the extra recycling collected every week.

The bags are already working well in Mendip where the service was launched in October and is collecting around 100 tonnes of extra recycling every week.

Key features of the bag include:

• A weighted base so they will not blow away in wind
• A Velcro-fastened lid so contents will not blow away
• Easy to fold-down and store when not in use
• Tough, durable and waterproof

The bags will be used to hold:

• Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (rinsed and squashed/nested)
• Tins and cans (rinsed and crushed if possible)
• Aerosols (empty)
• Foil (rinsed)

Recycle More adds extra materials to weekly collections, helps protect the environment and saves taxpayers’ money. With much more recycling, what little rubbish remains will be collected every three weeks instead of every two.

What goes into each recycling container is changing so the leaflet includes a simple colour-coded “what goes where” diagram to keep for future reference:

• Green box – glass bottles and jars, cartons, including Tetra Pak
• Black box – paper and card
• Brown food waste bin – all food waste
• Carrier bags – small household batteries, small electrical items (crews will return bags)

Anyone with questions or concerns about Recycle More can find more information online somersetwaste.gov.uk/recycle-more or call 01935 462462.

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