The Latest Breaking News on Recycling

There are concerns the containers are being abused by fly-tippers but a union believes they should stay.

Fines for fly-tipping could also be more than doubled to £500.

The controversial levy charges householders for the collection of garden waste from a single brown bin.

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Some vehicles will be leased to allow the council to move away from diesel engines when conditions allow

Residents have one collection each

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The shop will sell 'good quality' recycled items for as little as 50p each

Penalties are set to more than double, but just 70 fines were issued in the region over a three year period