WASTE you throw out could be used as part of a new study.

In a bid to increase recycling and reduce the amount of waste thrown away each year, Hampshire County Council will be carrying out a study to find out more about what Hampshire residents are throwing away.

Waste put out for collection at a random sample of properties across the county will be collected and sorted into material types to provide a picture of the different materials within Hampshire’s waste stream.

The council says analysis of the material put into both general waste and recycling bins will help it focus on what changes might help reduce waste and increase recycling.

The council has said no materials will be retained or stored after the analysis and no information that could identify an individual or residence will be collected or reported.

The study will take place later this year.