MANY RESIDENTS have reacted with outrage to new, smaller bins being introduced for their general waste.

The new 120-litre bins are replacing the current 180-litre ones over the next three months.

Everything you need to know about the smaller general waste bins and recycling in Newport can be found here.

But pictures of the new bins posted on social media have prompted residents to voice concerns across the city.

Duffryn resident Shaun Harris said: “It is absolutely ridiculous. The bins are just not big enough for us to be able to put our rubbish in.

“I have three children and we struggled to put stuff in the last bin. I do not know how we will cope with the new one.”

A Newport resident, who took the picture and does not wish to be named, also criticised the new size, saying: “The recycling bins that are currently being used could be a bit bigger.

“The food caddy which is very small is definitely not big enough. Nobody seems knows what can be put into the new bins either.

“The bins were given to us on April 1 - and it was not an April fools Day prank. It is getting ridiculous.”

Sixty two-year-old Gillian Camm, of Beech Groves said: "It's too small for us and we are a two, but for a family how are they going to cope?

"It's going to encourage fly-tipping - it's just a joke. My husband was already going down to the tip with excess rubbish as it was."

Not everyone shared these views - Mr Vaughn, 44, of Viscount Evan Drive, said: "I am not bothered by it. We already recycle loads so we will manage."

And 61-year-old Stephen Bennett, also of Viscount Evan Drive, said:"I think it is a good idea. It is just myself and my wife who live here, so it is easier and more convenient for us.

"But a large family might not be for the new bins. They may struggle with a lot more rubbish and the nappies."

Newport City Council (NCC) agreed to the roll out in a bid to increase recycling. A new team will also be set up with the power to issue fines for persistently not complying with recycling rules.

A spokesperson for NCC said: “We know Newport is already one of the best performing cities in the UK for recycling, however in order to meet Welsh Government targets of 70 per cent - and to avoid heavy financial penalties - we need to do more.

“We appreciate some people may not have seen the information, however residents are being alerted to the changeover by ourselves, via a letter and information leaflet, and by our charity recycling partners Wastesavers before the new bins are delivered.

“The new smaller bins also clearly state on the lid what items are banned from going inside them.