Participants responded positively to the trial overall.
Feedback showed that the trial bin made it easier for them to sort their recycling and waste. It also stopped recycling from being blown away on collection day, so reduced litter.
However, participants using the 370 litre version of the bin found it too large and 40 per cent found it a struggle to move on collection day. That compared with 17 per cent who experienced the same issue with their normal bins and boxes.
As a result, we’ll look to test the 240 litre version in any subsequent trials.
Participant feedback
- ‘I think many older and disabled people will really struggle to move these bins. Also many properties do not have sufficient space for storing these bins.’
- ‘It did reduce the amount of space for pedestrians to pass but I don't think it created problems above the ones normally experienced.’
- ‘We did have to cut our cardboard and paper a bit smaller than usual to fit it into the compartment. We do this anyway with the black box but found it needed to be even more compact.’
- ‘Overall, we were very impressed with the trial, and would be happy for the service to be implemented at a later date.’
- ‘The separate compartments work really well and I think this is the way forward for recycling. It encouraged me to recycle more and think about what I am putting out rather than in household waste. I would take part in a further trial if required.’
- ‘Love the concept. Stops stuff blowing around in the wind all over the roads. Stops foxes and other vermin getting into the bins. Really tidy and useful. When can we start having them as normal?’
Crew feedback
Crews found the Quatro vehicle easier to manoeuvre, especially in narrow lanes and roads. The collection method also offered a significant improvement for health and safety reasons as crews didn’t have to pick up recycling boxes from the ground.