Monthly collection of black “wheelie” bins in Derry has not been ruled out.
Derry City Council has said it has no plans to reduce the number of collections but its waste services were “constantly under review” and it was something “that may be considered” in the future if recycling targets were not met.
The council’s comments come after a trial period of monthly collection of black bins in Banbridge in Co Down was declared a success.
Banbridge District Council started the trial in January on two of its routes.
Brown and green recycling bins were still collected every two weeks, but black bins, for non-recyclable waste, were only emptied every four weeks.
The council said it was so successful it is be extended from the initial 1,500 homes to a further 14,000 homes.
A spokesperson for Derry City Council said the local authority had no plans to reduce the number of collections but it was something that might be considered in the future.
The spokesperson said: “Residents in the Derry City Council area currently have two bins – blue for recycled materials and black for general refuse – with plans to introduce additional brown bins/caddies over the coming months.
“These are collected twice a month on alternating weeks.
“While Council is not currently considering reducing the number of collections, waste services are constantly under review and it is something that may be considered in the future if recycling targets are not met.”
The spokesperson concluded: “We would encourage everyone to dispose of waste responsibly, and adhere to the council’s recycling guidelines when separating items for disposal.”
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