Residents in Falkirk are to receive a new bin to help improve recycling rates and the quality of waste recycled across the area.

The new container will be burgundy in colour and will take paper, card and cardboard leaving your blue bin for plastics, cans and cartons.

A four month roll out programme across all wards is planned and with residents separating waste in the home, the Council can help generate more income and ensure the quality of the materials collected improves.

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Councillor Paul Garner, spokesperson for the Environment said: "We already recycle nearly 56% of our material but we have national targets to meet of 70% by 2025. The new burgundy bin will mean by making sure we get a better quality of recycling we can reduce the amount sent to landfill as well as maximise any income for the council.

"The new bin will be emptied every four weeks meaning in real terms there is no reduction in recycling capacity. We need everyone’s support to make this happen and would encourage them to find out more on the new recycling webpage."