YOU have certainly had your say on Shropshire Council proposals to replace recycling boxes with a new optional wheelie bin.

The new features could soon be offered to Shropshire residents – but they might have to pay for them.

Shropshire Council's cabinet will this week be asked to proceed with plans to bring in 240-litre bins for glass, metal and plastics, in a move the authority hopes will increase recycling rates.

The bins would replace the 55-litre black boxes, therefore more than doubling current capacity.

But councillors will also be asked whether to borrow the money to fund the new bins, or pass the charge onto residents, at a charge of between £23 and £28 per bin.

While many Tizer readers are happy to receive a new bin, some are wary of the potential costs involved.

John Barrett was in favour of receiving a 'sturdier' wheelie bin.

He said: "A simple thing but much better than boxes blowing down the street and rubbish all over the road on windy days, considering they only tip them into a bin to collect anyway surely a huge saving in man costs."

Phil Parry was one of those concerned about paying for the new bin, saying: "Good idea without any charges."

And Ros Mills added: "If it's £25 or £35 for a bin how many pensioners like us can afford one."

It is estimated that a roll-out of the scheme would be completed in around six months from an order being placed with the manufacturer.

Residents who choose to switch to a new bin will be encouraged to keep and re-purpose their black boxes.

Cabinet will discuss the report at a meeting on Wednesday, July 21.