East Suffolk Council's cabinet had reached its decision in October as plans to change the colour of recycling bin lids was described as the most effective route to prevent confusion for households.

The introduction of a new wheelie bin for households to put paper and card in comes as part of the government's Better Recycling initiative.

An example of the grey bin with a green lid - the new paper and card bin - earmarked for distribution in East Suffolk. Image: Suffolk Recycling (Image: Suffolk Recycling)

But with the receptacles being grey with a green lid, it prompted concerns from officials at the authority -........

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