AN innovative recycling scheme, involving three different coloured bin bags, has been branded confusing by a Droitwich Spa tenants' representative.

Wychavon Tenants' Association president, John Cook, said some elderly residents were struggling with the new scheme, which attempts to gives new life to household waste.

Residents are asked to separate reusable rubbish into purple bags and clear bags, which are taken on alternative weeks, along with the weekly collection of black bin bags.

"While I am all for going green and recycling our waste, this scheme is to complicated," Mr Cook said.

"Tenants are getting muddled about which bags to use and they are having to store some rubbish up for up to two weeks which is a problem.

"If they have indoor bins, it smells and if they keep bins outside, they become overflowing and unsightly.

"It is also creating a lot of extra work for the refuse collectors. "

He believes all sacks should be collected on the same day.

Wychavon District Council aimed to keep the new system clear and uncomplicated and is offering to visit confused householders.

The authority's client services manager, Sharon Casswell, said they welcomed feedback about the scheme.

"We have tried to keep the scheme as simple as possible with easy-to-follow instructions.

"But any residents or organisations who are having difficulty getting to grips with it are welcome to give us a call. We are willing to come and visit groups or give advice over the phone."

For details call 01386 565245.