Hundreds of public litter bins are being replaced in Renfrewshire in a bid to boost waste management in the local authority’s communities.

An update was provided on the programme – which has been funded in recent administration budgets – in a report to the council’s infrastructure, land and environment policy board on Wednesday.

The paper said: “Following the allocation of investment in the budget, we are in the process of procuring and replacing around 300 litter bins.

“The majority of this replacement will take place in the autumn, with some bins already being replaced.

“Additionally, we are undertaking a wider review to assess the location and type of infrastructure needed across Renfrewshire moving forward and a further update on the review will be shared at a future board.

“By upgrading our bin infrastructure and improving servicing methods, neighbourhood services is taking significant steps to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management in our community.”

Councillor Stephen Burns, an SNP representative for Paisley Southwest, said the new bins were “very welcome” as he spoke at the meeting.

He said: “The other positive thing is 300 new street litter bins – very positive.

“I’ve started to see the difference, particularly in my own ward up roundabout schools.

“In Causeyside Street, a lot of the bins have been rusting and I know it’s 300, it’s quite an investment.

“I welcome that investment, particularly in the town centre where some of the bins, the doors have rusted over time.

“It’s very welcome … You can start to see the progress being made there.”

A total of £25,000 was set aside for the public litter bin replacement programme in 2024/25 – adding to the £90,000 for this purpose in 2023/24.

Councillor Michelle Campbell, board convener and SNP representative for Erskine and Inchinnan, said: “Obviously this was part of the administration’s budget to deliver on this, so I’m glad to see that the actions are now coming to fruition with this.”