A pilot scheme to help residents in flats recycle waste material has been launched by North Herts District Council (NHDC). Three bin recycling units have been set up at 30 sites in Letchworth GC serving 370 properties making it easier for residents to rec

A pilot scheme to help residents in flats recycle waste material has been launched by North Herts District Council (NHDC).

Three bin recycling units have been set up at 30 sites in Letchworth GC serving 370 properties making it easier for residents to recycle paper, glass and cans. If the trial is successful similar units will be installed in blocks of flats throughout North Herts.

In the past collecting good quality recycling from flats has proved difficult because bins have to be shared requiring all residents to co-operate.

Now to help, all those living in the flats involved in the pilot scheme, have been provided with information about what can and cannot be recycled and given a reusable bag to help carry their items to the recycling point.

Once the trials have proven to be a success, the paper, glass and can bins will be installed at blocks of flats through North Herts.

"As the first authority in the county to hit a recycling rate of over 50 per cent, we are now recycling more of our waste than is being sent to landfill. Residents in North Herts can be rightly proud of this success," said Cllr Lynda Needham portfolio holder for waste and recycling.

"The introduction of new recycling units in flats will help us to keep improving and to continue setting new standards.