GLASGOW'S parks are to see changes that should crack down on litter problems.

Small bins currently in green spaces across the city are being replaced by receptacles with a much larger capacity.

Larger units are already in place in the north west of the city with north east parks receiving their new bins in early July.

And Glasgow South will be last with bins in place towards the end of July to the beginning of August.

The litter bins will be accompanied by new signs letting park users know where there nearest bin is.

A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: “We are currently working through a programme to introduce new, larger bins into parks across the city.

“Many of the litter bins in parks are small and often fill up quickly, which leads to litter spilling on to the ground.

“With an increased bin capacity within parks we hope to make it easier for people to dispose of their rubbish in an appropriate manner and encourage them to keep their local park in good order.

“But we’re also putting down the markers on park paths that indicate the distance to the nearest bin to nudge people in the right direction and help them make the right choice for the environment.”

In winter, there was outrage after sledgers left piles of broken plastic sledges strewn across Queen's Park.

Rubbish has also been a problem in lockdown as more people are socialising outdoors.

South Side councillor Soryia Siddique said: "I have received ongoing complaints, especially during lockdown, regarding over flowing bins, lack of bins and bins not emptied regularly.

"I have been raising this with Glasgow City Council and I am advised that they are replacing current park bins with larger capacity bins in the South area of the city.

"It is important the bin replacement programme is shaped by the lived experience of the local community.

"A clean and green environment must be an ongoing priority."