Fury over leaked plans for major change to bin collection that will affect thousands in council bid to save cash

A council is facing fierce backlash from residents over leaked plans to cut black bin collections to just once a month in a bid to save cash. The proposal has sparked an outcry from locals who fear less regular bin collections would increase fly-tipping, hit young families hardest and lead to stinky bins. Hannah Winter, 51, and her partner Sharif Hussain, 59, said the leaked plans to reduce bin collections to once a month are 'crazy' Residents are concerned the plans would increase fly-tipping, disproportionately affect young families and lead to stinky bins Your browser does not support iframes. Grace Billingham, 35, said the plans will hit families hard and expects to see an increase in fly-tipping But Pat Moran, 47, said that having the bins collected every four-weeks would not affect his family The 13 bins, boxes and bags needed in Bristol General refuse bin Garden waste bin Cardboard box Paper and glass box Metal and plastic box Food waste caddy Clothes and shoes in a carrier bag Small electricals in a carrier bag Shredded paper in a carrier bag Batteries in a clear plastic bag Engine oil in a clear sealed container Car batteries loose next to the boxes Spectacles loose next to recycling bins 'If you are a big family that's going to make a big difference - I think they will struggle. Bristol City Council needs to make savings amid rising waste service costs - and also wants to improve recycling rates Householders will be asked for their thoughts on reducing black bin days from fortnightly to every three or four weeks as part of a consultation starting on 18 November Your browser does not support iframes.