OFFICIALS are taking the message about York's green bin revolution out to residents at a series of meetings this month.

Members of City of York Council's waste team are attending ward committee and residents' association meetings at venues across the city - including three tonight - to answer questions about green bins and the move to fortnightly collections for thousands of city homes.

They want to explain why the council is changing the way it collects waste to meet biodegradable waste reduction targets set by the Government.

It is also an opportunity for people to ask questions about the legislation that has driven the changes and about the kind of recycling services available in the city.

Last month the Evening Press launched the Bin It! campaign, which has gathered 6,000 backers, and calls for the return of weekly bin collections, while also backing fresh recycling moves.

Residents have complained they are confused over a move to collect grey bins one week and green bins the next. Others are worried about mess, smells and possible hygiene dangers during the summer.

Members of the waste team will be attending the following meetings during the coming weeks:

Tonight (12th) - Fishergate Ward Committee at Melbourne Centre, Escrick Street at 7pm; Acomb Ward Committee at Lidgett Grove Methodist Church at 7pm; and Strensall, Towthorpe, Earswick and Stockton-on-the- Forest Ward Committee at Earswick Village Hall, Earswick Chase at 7pm.

Tomorrow (13th) - Huntington and New Earswick Ward Committee at New Earswick Indoor Bowls Club at 7pm

Tuesday - Derwent, Heworth Without and Osbaldwick Ward Committee at Dunnington Reading Rooms at 7.30pm

Next Wednesday - Rural West York Ward Committee at Copmanthorpe Primary School at 7pm

Thursday, October 20 - Heslington and Fulford Ward Committee at Heslington Church at 7pm; Skelton, Rawcliffe and Clifton Without Ward Committee at York Cricket and Rugby Union Club, Shipton Road at 7pm.

Updated: 10:30 Wednesday, October 12, 2005