Douglas Council says the garden waste collections have been ‘successful’ for its first few years.
The Chair of the Environmental Services Committee says composting it on Island is cheaper than if it’s burnt.
The collections start this month and will run through the year until November and bins can be requested from the council if residents want them.
Councillor Falk Horning says over 3,900 bins have been delivered to residents:
Minister says GP waiting times have improved, but delays still impact A&E
The average wait to see your GP is 7.4 days according to the Health and Social Care Minister.
Crash closes section of the Mountain Road
Police have closed a section of the Mountain Road this morning due to a crash.
Beach hut owner praises youngsters for owning up to break-in
A Port Erin business owner has spoken out after one of her beach huts was broken into earlier this week.
Questions raised over Cair Vie Windfarm funding
Concerns over the financing of the proposed Cair Vie windfarm were raised yesterday in the House of Keys.
Crogga still owes the Isle of Man Government money
The company which planned to drill for gas off the Island's northeast coast still owes the government £22,363.
DoI says works at Liverpool ferry terminal will take longer
The Department of Infrastructure says contractors need more time to carry out work at the Liverpool ferry terminal.
Over 50 employment tribunals outstanding at the DoI
The Department of Infrastructure has 53 employment tribunals outstanding, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.
Free period products bill raises cost concerns for MHKs
Questions were raised in the House of Keys this morning about the proposed free period products bill.
