But according to a lady who lives near the recycling bins beside the Kirkton Co-op, Angus Council could be doing a great deal more to promote this.

The lady, who asked not to be named, is delighted that a cardboard recycling bin has been put in place.

But she is acutely aware that emptying it once a week is not enough.
She explained: "People take cardboard to the bin and, if it is full, they wedge it down the sides. This can happen just a few days after the bin has been emptied and, inevitably, cardboard works loose and starts to blow about."

She spoke to Councillor Alex King who, in turn, spoke to Angus Council, and a twice weekly collection started.

And stopped!

She has twice spoken to the local authority directly, and on both occasions a twice-weekly collection has appeared.

And promptly disappeared!

She is crystal clear about what should happen: "Either a twice-weekly collection should always take place, which should be enough - or a second bin should be installed."

The lady had spoken to us on Friday but contacted us again on Monday, bewildered by what had happened the day before.

"Saturday was very bad for surplus material, and a council van came on Sunday and removed all the loose cardboard - but didn't take any from the bin!

"By the time Tuesday comes, more will have been left at the side of the bin to blow about."

The lady also wondered if the men were on overtime.

However, the good news arrived in the form of a statement from Angus Council.
A spokeswoman said: "We will be installing a second bin for recycled cardboard at Kirkton Co-op and also arranging for a twice weekly uplift of cardboard at the site."