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Last year, Blackpool sent an 48,523 tonnes of waste to landfill and, even though this is an improvement on previous years, it still wants to work harder to reduce this figure even more.

Despite recycling being in the spotlight more than ever, the average UK family still throws away over 300 glass bottles and jars a year.

A number of new mini-recycling bins, known as Node 360° bins, have been situated across the town to encourage more people to recycle and improve the environment.

The new recycling units, which can be found in various locations across the town, consist of four separate units locked to a central post, enabling people to recycle paper, glass, cans, plastic bottles and general waste all at the same time. Each wheeled unit is designed specifically to fit securely into any public street scene and collections will be made in the same way.

Cllr Callow, Leader of the Council, said:
"The node bins are a boost to local recycling and will hopefully encourage more residents to recycle, as well as helping us to protect the environment by reducing the amount of waste that is sent to landfill sites.

"As a nation we are facing the challenge to reduce waste going to landfill and increase recycling rates in order to meet the Government’s 2010 landfill target. The node bins are just one more way of helping to ensure we all do our bit for the environment."

There are currently eight Node 360° bins across the town in various locations and the council hopes to introduce further bins at up to 60 sites, making it even more convenient for residents to participate.

It is hoped that by offering a recycling solution such as this, more people will be encouraged to recycle and there will be noticeable improvements in the environment.