WASTE paper collections in Pendle will be increased to twice a week from the beginning of May. Four-weekly collections of paper, newspapers, magazines and cardboard will be made across the borough following an offer to pay for the extra collections by the Burnley-based recycling company Papermarc.

Householders will shortly be sent a calendar showing the new collection dates and they will receive green bags for their waste paper.

Bryan Thompson, the council's principle waste management officer, said: "The market for waste paper is very poor at present. We are lucky therefore that there is a company virtually on our doorstep that will take this waste.

"It then uses the waste to manufacture boxes and carrier bags, so this avoids storage costs for the council."

Mr Thompson said the recycling scheme in Barrowford which raises money for charity will not be affected.