Basingstoke and Deane, Hart, Rushmoor, Havant and New Forest councils had previously said they did not plan to bring in the system. Havant Borough Council said the change "would require residents in Havant to have another recycling bin and for additional collections to take place, which would have a cost implication for the council". It said it would stick with its current collections until formally told to change and extra costs were agreed.
Basingstoke and Deane and Hart councils said a new bin would probably be needed, and some shared bin stores may not have room for one. In a joint statement, they said: "We need to be satisfied that this does not result in additional costs being passed on to us and our residents." Councils must be ready to switch from May 2028, when the new recycling centre is due to open. The county council estimates its system would cost about £3m more to set up, but almost £7m less each year to run, and says not adopting it could cost Hampshire's waste authorities about £70m more over 10 years.
Rushmoor Borough Council has been approached for comment.
Source: BBC
