Plans to boost recycling rates in Manchester have been announced.

Manchester City Council's plans will see households' current 240-litre capacity black bins replaced by new 140-litre grey bins.

The council estimates the change will save £2.4 million every year in waste disposal costs, through increased recycling rates across the city.

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Manchester currently has a recycling rate of 33 per cent, the lowest rate among the Greater Manchester local authorities.

Manchester residents will continue to receive a weekly waste collection.

Roll-out for the new grey bins will begin in August and is to be completed by the end of October 2016.

(CD/MH)