HOUSEHOLDERS threw out more than 81,000 tonnes of rubbish in the last year, figures have revealed.

A report given to council cabinet members also shows how much it costs to empty the various different bins householders get.

Brown bins cost £4.28, white sacks and blue bins cost £1.06 each, grey bins were £59.53, and green bins came in at £4.04 per household.

The report said the costs associated with waste disposal changes every quarter and can be affected by seasonal factors, for the green bin, and the rate at which residents recycle their waste.

Read more in this weeks Barnsley Chronicle