A £700,000 recycling scheme is being launched in Derwentside, Wear Valley and Teesdale districts today.
About 80,000 homes will be targeted in the initiative, which aims to meet Government targets for recycling waste.
Houses in the three districts will receive a green recycling box for paper, card, cans and glass.
A separate sack will also be distributed for textile collections.
The Government has given a £700,000 grant to launch the scheme.
It is being supported by a partnership which includes Derwentside District Council, Wear Valley District Council, Teesdale District Council.
Foreman Recycling will sort the collected materials from all three districts and Groundwork West Durham will provide advice on local environmental awareness initiatives
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