Derby rubbish bins to send out alerts when they are full

Derby is to get rubbish bins which send out alerts when they are full.

Sensors will be fitted in bins across the city's parks, streets and open spaces.

Previously, Derby City Council staff emptied bins based on a schedule or recurring complaints.

According to the authority, the devices will improve efficiency and free up staff to carry out other work - and have a "positive environmental impact".

Sam Kelly, service manager at Derby City Council, said the senors will be installed after a "successful" trial - described as a "digital solution which has enabled a smarter, leaner way of working".

"This also allows a review of the current 'binfrastructure' as the system can be used to see if any bins are not being used," he added.