New-style recycling litter bins could be established in Portlethen. “Recycling on the Go”, as this is called, is funded by the Scottish Government. It allows us all to recycle as we move around and separate litter into materials that can be recycled, and thereby reduce waste to landfill. As such, these can be located in areas where the public will be passing – in the same way litter bins are used.

The containers used are bigger than litter bins; however there is in essence no difference to what is put in the bins, only it is separated out. There are three containers, one for litter, one plastic bottles and one for cans. These are not the usual recycling points we have around – and should not be for people visiting by car. They are for people dropping single or a few items in as they pass.

The community council and local councillors are being asked for their comments.

Sites in mind at the moment are outside PortlethenAcademy in the school bus drop-off area, where there is already a litter bin; near the bus stop on Muirend Road across from Broomfield Park; and across Muirend Road from other exit from Broomfield Park. 

One site which is being ruled out is on Oak Drive, near the swimming pool. The Recycling on the Go unit there will be moved within the next week.

The community council is being asked to put forward one response on behalf of Portlethen.