Somerset Council has announced major changes to recycling collections for residents living in flats and other properties with shared recycling services, with new collections starting from the end of March.

Around 13,000 households across the county will be affected, receiving updated recycling services in line with the Government's new Simpler Recycling rules. Affected residents will soon be sent a leaflet with full details and a start date.

Under the new scheme, those using communal recycling points will be able to recycle plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, tins, cans, foil and aerosols, glass bottles and jars, cartons, food waste and plastic bags and wrappers.

Councillor Richard Wilkins, Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services, said: "We're looking forward to rolling out these significant improvements to recycling for residents in flats and other communal properties.

"By expanding the types of materials we collect and making recycling easier with new bins and food waste caddies, Somerset is helping everyone do their bit for the environment.

"We'll be writing to everyone with a change — if you do not hear from us, then there will be no changes to your waste collections."

The new service is funded through the Government's Simpler Recycling programme, which aims to create a consistent set of recycling materials across all homes and workplaces in England.

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