Love Norwich council scheme introduces new communal bins

The trial, being run by Norwich City Council, shows the new approach to communal bin areas in Douro Place, Knowland Grove and Gristock Place.

The initiative, part of the Love Norwich campaign, aims to ease the bin-day burden and make recycling accessible and quick while improving the aesthetic of the area.

The bins are fully enclosed and feature slots for each material providing more spacing in shared recycling areas with the hope of curbing clutter.

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In terms of waste collection, Douro Place has fortnightly recycling and refuse collections, along with weekly food waste collections while there are weekly refuse collections and fortnightly recycling and food waste collections happening in Knowland Grove.

Gristock Place has alternating weekly collections.

Emma Hampton, cabinet member for climate change at City Hall, said: "These bin enclosures boost our constant efforts to keep the streets clean in Norwich.

The new bins are clearly marked (Image: Submitted)

"It’s a win-win for everyone, making life more pleasant for residents and their neighbours while helping people do the right thing for the environment.

"One less thing to worry about.

"With a shared commitment to looking after where we live, our individual efforts ultimately pave the way for a happier, healthier, cleaner place to live."

It is hoped the new bins help to clear clutter from the area (Image: Submitted)

Adam Giles, cabinet member for communities and social inclusion, added: "This investment in a smarter solution to communal waste management, is another important step in the council’s Love Norwich drive towards empowering residents to take pride in their neighbourhoods."

Love Norwich, established in 2022, helps to action the council's commitment to keeping the city a clean and inviting place.

People can apply for a grant of up to £1,200, to help their communities thrive.