New bin hubs rolled out in Pollokshields, Finnieston and Haghill have helped people living in tenements and flats recycle more, a meeting heard.

The hubs, which have were first introduced in July, have separate bins for paper and card and another one for mixed containers. So far there are about 3,500 flats being served by 150 hubs.

A council official told a meeting today the roll out has been “progressing quite well.”

He added: “The quality of the material is “better” than what we were getting from the previous blue bin co-mingled recycling service.”

Speaking at today’s environment and liveable neighbourhoods city policy committee, Scottish Greens Dennistoun councillor Anthony Carroll said: “In my ward locally in Haghill there has been 80 per cent recycling rates, which is the complete opposite to what it was before.”

He asked if the bin hubs would be expanded to include glass but a council official said there is a still a question mark over that. Glass can currently be deposited at communal public points.

SNP Councillor Paul McCabe said: “Like many residents living in tenement flats I was quite sceptical when I first heard about this but I’m delighted by the progress that has been made.”

He said: “Our bin men come early doors – sometimes 7am or 8am. They are quite noisy so the noise will disappear. The dirt coming through the close will disappear. We will get our back gardens back, which can be redeveloped.”

He mentioned the potential of using the space for bike racks.

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However problems that have cropped up due to the new bin hubs, included cars blocking access,which has led to double yellow lines being painted.

Stronger lids also had to be added as they were breaking. Graffiti and fly tipping was another issue and the council has been monitoring the hubs, getting street art removed with residents being able to report using QR codes.

Flats in Cessnock, Govan, Craigton and Cardonald are next in line for new bin hubs on the streets for residents to use.

The arrival of bin hubs in Cessnock is due to start next month with the development of detailed plans for the other neighbourhoods getting underway.