Residents in Stirling city centre will be asked to dispose of and recycle their household waste in communal bin hubs as part of a 12-month pilot programme.
Four sites have been identified for the new hubs, which will be operational from Monday (24 March).
The sites will replace the requirement for residents to leave purple sacks on the kerbside at pre-arranged times and walk a distance to access recycling facilities.
Stirling Council said the new system will make it easier for residents to dispose of household waste, increase recycling opportunities and outcomes, and enhance the appearance and cleanliness of the city centre.
The pilot has been funded through the Council’s 2024/25 Capital Fund as part of its City Centre Improvement Project.
The project aims to gather data to inform a potential bid to external funding sources, such as Zero Waste Scotland’s Recycling Improvement Fund, for a wider rollout across the city centre if the 12-month trial period proves successful.
Improving the service will help improve the quantities and quality of our recycling.
Convener of the Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee, Cllr Jen Preston, said the new system is more convenient for residents.
“It avoids the need to collect purple sacks from the Council and it’s a shorter walking distance for recycling requirements,” Preston said. “Improving the service will help improve the quantities and quality of our recycling.”
Stirling Council said engagement and consultation has taken place with residents who will participate in the pilot, including sending letters outlining the new changes.
The bin hubs have space for waste streams such as non-recyclable waste, plastics, cans, cartons, paper and cardboard, glass, and food waste.
Stirling Council said the communal bin hubs will be emptied at least three times a week and their capacity and cleanliness will be monitored by representatives from waste services, land services and community safety teams.
The communal bin hubs will be liveried by artwork and photography that promotes Stirling’s history, with a customised QR code directing users to learn more about the pilot or report any issues.
