A CHARGE for garden waste collection will be introduced in Renfrewshire later this year.

The new permit scheme will see households in the area having to pay an annual fee of £40 for the service.

Plans for the charge were confirmed on Thursday as Renfrewshire Council met to set its budget for 2023/24.

Further details about the scheme have still to be confirmed, with the issue to be discussed at a future meeting of the infrastructure, land and environment policy board.

The introduction of the charge comes as Renfrewshire Council faces rising cost pressures, as well as a massive budget gap to plug over the next three years.

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On Thursday, it was announced that local residents are being hit with a six per cent hike in council tax this year, with council tenants also facing a 5.5% rent rise.

A Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: "An annual permit scheme for collecting garden waste is being introduced as part of the council's 2023/24 budget. 

"The charge is £40 per year. 

"The details of how the scheme will work will be considered by councillors at a future meeting of our infrastructure, land and environment policy board. 

"Once the details are confirmed, Renfrewshire residents will get full details of where, when and how often their garden waste will be collected."