Pembrokeshire’s recycling team will be visiting local markets over the festive season to talk about the county council’s new waste and recycling plans.

The council has proposed replacing the orange bag scheme with a kerbside sort system which would allow householders to recycle a wider range of materials.

As this would reduce the amount going into black bags, the council has also suggested moving to three-weekly black bag collections.

Recycling officers will have stands at the markets with a sample of new recycling boxes and bags. They will be available to speak to members of the public about the proposals and answer any queries they may have.

Officers will also have copies of the consultation documents for residents to view and complete if they wish.

The team will be at the following markets: Pembroke Town Hall: Thursday, November 30 (9.30 am to 1 pm); St. Govan’s Centre, Pembroke Dock: Friday, December 1 (8.30 am to 1 pm); Fishguard Town Hall: Thursday, December 7 (8.30 am to 2 pm); Riverside Quay, Haverfordwest: Friday, December 8 (8.30 am to 2 pm).

The county council’s waste and recycling proposals are currently out to public consultation.

They follow a review which showed that unless Pembrokeshire’s recycling performance improves, the council will not meet Welsh Government future recycling targets and will be heavily fined.

The new proposals would allow households to recycle up to 75 per cent of their waste, which means that they will have a lot less black bag waste to store.

To look at the county council’s proposals in more detail and take part in the consultation, please view www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay or ’phone the contact centre on 01437 764551 to ask for a copy of the consultation document to be sent to you. The deadline is January 15.