'We know it is a big change': New bin hubs are being put on the streets in Glasgow

New bin hubs are being installed on streets in Glasgow ready for a big shake-up in refuse collections.

councilSeparate bins are being put in place: two for general waste, one for paper and card recycling, one for plastic packaging, plastic bottles,The recycling bins will be able to take more material than at present.The hubs will be used for tenement properties where currently bin workers are dragging bins through back closes and often up and down stairs, often for much of their shift.

It is expected the hubs will be better for residents, with increased frequency and also other services should improve. Union officials have some concerns about the scheme, around jobs with the council admitting it will make savings and also around fly-tipping and vermin. The hubs will also be trialled later in Haghill and Garnethill, before a potential roll-out across the city.

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