As part of the Love Norwich initiative more than 72 bins have been replaced, refurbished or newly installed across Norwich city centre.
This work is part of a wider effort to tackle littering, improve recycling rates and reduce environmental impact.
Keeping the streets of Norwich litter free and places to be proud of is a top priority and thanks to £76k in funding from the HM Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund we’ve been able to overhaul bins across the key areas of the city such as around Marks and Spencer and the railway station.
Of the 72 bins, 39 new silver dual bins have been installed, 10 black dual bins purchased, and 23 traditional cast iron bins have been refurbished and returned to service.
All new dual bins feature clearly marked green openings for recycling, designed wide enough to accept empty pizza boxes, a common cause of blockages and overflowing bins in the past. These bins will help reduce contamination and encourage people to separate their waste more easily and conveniently.
Recycling rates from these bins will be closely monitored, and further improvements will be considered where needed.
Councillor Emma Hampton, portfolio holder for the environment, said:
"It's vital that we keep our city clean, safe and looking its best, and bins play a bigger part in that than people might realise. This work is about more than just replacements. It's a real step forward in how we manage waste in the city centre, and it supports our wider goals for recycling, sustainability and quality of life."
Outside the main city centre, black dual bins have been installed to replace smaller or damaged ones, particularly those affected by flyposting and vape stickers. These larger-capacity bins will reduce the risk of overflow, cut down on fly-tipping and mean fewer collection visits are needed helping to reduce unnecessary vehicle movement in the city.
Unused cast iron bins have also been given a new lease of life. Repainted in traditional Norwich green and gilded with gold lettering.
This work draws on the expertise of colleagues at Norwich City Services Ltd (NCSL), who have ensured every installation is in the best location to support cleaner streets and less littering.
Bins are emptied up to three times a day, seven days a week, with the frequency carefully monitored and adjusted based on how much they’re being used.
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