Black bin collections on Anglesey could be cut to once every four weeks amid a council plea to improve the island's recycling rates.

According to Anglesey Council's executive, the current recycling rate stands at 65% - which remains below the national target of 70%.

It means they now face a risk of being fined more than £350,000 a year for failing to meet the Welsh Government target set for all 22 local authority areas.

A public consultation will be held in the New Year to consider further changes to waste collections.

Huw Percy, Anglesey Council's head of waste, said: "We understand that different households have different needs. Large families, rural properties, homes with limited storage, and residents who already recycle extensively may have concerns about any changes."

"This consultation is a vital opportunity to ensure their views are fully understood before any decisions are made."

"Since any potential changes to our collection service could impact every household on Anglesey, I would urge all residents to have their say."

Currently, black bin collections are made once every three weeks - a move implemented in 2016 to save money.

Figures published by the council suggest around 52% of the waste put in black bins on Anglesey could be recycled - while food waste recycling is at "relatively low" levels compared to other parts of Wales.

Potential changes to recycling services would need significant investment - but the Welsh Government will only provide funding for projects with a credible chance to ensuring the council hits the statutory 70% recycling target.

Anglesey Council says it has already set out a "clear commitment" to protecting the enviornment and reducing its carbon footprint as part of their current five-year plan, which runs to 2028.

Cllr Ieuan Williams, who holds the waste and climate change portfolio, added: "I’d like to thank Anglesey residents for their recycling efforts and ensuring we’ve reached over 65% to date. Now we need their support to go that extra mile."

"We want to provide households with more opportunities to recycle as well as reduce the amount of waste that goes into our black bins. This will help cut emissions, conserve valuable resources, and help create a cleaner, greener Anglesey for future generations."

"By consulting with residents, we want to show the Welsh government that we’re serious about making improvements; hitting the 70% statutory recycling target and avoiding these fines."

The public consultation, which will include drop-in sessions at local libraries, begins on Wednesday 7th January.