Residents across Cherwell district are being encouraged to have a spring clean to boost recycling rates.

People will be able to get rid of small electrical items such as kettles, televisions, hairdryers, computers and irons in special collections.

Over the next two Saturdays, there will be extra collections of electrical equipment in Banbury, Bicester, Hook Norton, Bloxham, Upper Heyford and Yarnton.

The move comes after a suggestion by residents.

Executive member for community, health and environment George Reynolds said: “Feedback from our roadshows tells us that some residents think it’s not worth making the journey to a tip just to recycle an old kettle, for example.”

For full details, log on to cherwell-dc.gov.uk