The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has teamed up with Ashton Centre for refuse collection in the New Lodge area of north Belfast.

Almost £20,000 a year has been invested by the NIHE in the new project.

It is hoped the new agreement will lead to a more responsive refuse collection process, monitored and managed by the New Lodge Housing Forum.

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NIHE's North Belfast Area Manager, Malachy McKinney, said: "We are committed to supporting community enterprises and also delivering quality services.

"Previously, the management of the 'Euro Bins' in this area was the responsibility of the Housing Executive but we're always looking for new, creative and better ways to do things.

"We're providing the Ashton Centre with the necessary equipment and we’re also in the process of locating suitable garage accommodation for secure storage for the bins."

(CD/MH)