The results of the year-long pilot show 72% of participants use the facility at least once a week. The project has resulted in more than half a tonne of waste per week being diverted from landfill and sent for recycling.

The study by the Caledonian Environment Centre estimates the provision of facilities close to high-rise properties will increase recycling levels by 0.48kg per household per week.

South Lanarkshire Council is the first in Scotland to run the pilot recycling scheme for individual tower blocks. Cllr Gerry Convey, council chair of community resources, said: ‘The scheme is making a significant contribution to recycling activities and it is hoped to extend it to other areas in the near future.’

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