Bin collections are set to change in Fareham with the introduction of new recycling plans.

Fareham Borough Council currently operates an alternate weekly waste and recycling collection.

Plastic bottles, card, paper, tins, cans and aerosols are collected from homes - but glass and textiles have to be taken to collection points.

But soon plastic pots, tubs, trays, cartons, paper and card, and metal cans will be added to the list of kerbside recyclables.

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Food waste will also be collected separately on a weekly basis, and glass will also be picked up from the kerbside.

The changes are part of the government's Simpler Recycling scheme, requiring all councils to offer the same services.

It's due to come in by March 2026 but the council needs capital funding from the government for new food waste collection vehicles and bins.

Executive Member for Streetscene, Councillor Ian Bastable, said: “Fareham Borough Council takes its responsibility to the environment very seriously. We have not only introduced electric and bio-fuel vehicles to our fleet but have committed to being carbon neutral across all our buildings and services by 2030.

"The government requires us to introduce Simpler Recycling, so we are beginning our preparations now to ensure the new services can be introduced as seamlessly as possible by April 2026 and bring nett benefits to the environment.”