Recycling rates rises

More waste is being recycled in the district thanks to residents taking up Wyre Forest District Council's new recycling scheme.

In July there was an increase of 14% in the amount of recycling over the June figures - that is more than 200 tonnes less waste going to landfill. 

The new recycling scheme was introduced at the start of July, with green wheelie bins for all recycling materials.  More items were also introduced to the recycling scheme including yogurt pots, all cardboard boxes and juice cartons. 

Councillor Nathan Desmond, Wyre Forest District Council's Cabinet Member for Resources said,

"Many thanks to all the residents for helping us increase the amount of recycling.  We were one of the first districts in the county to introduce a recycling scheme and we have always performed well.  With the introduction of the green wheeled bins we've already seen our recycling rate rise – and these figures are just for part of the month, so it's a fantastic achievement. 

He added,

"Recycling is important and cutting waste to landfill still remains an issue in this Country. It's a fact that Britain will run out of landfill space in less than eight years time unless recycling rates are boosted and the amount of rubbish dumped in the ground is reduced.  We hope more residents will take up the scheme and increase our rates further."

Residents can keep the old recycling boxes for storage or if they have no longer any use for them they can also be taken to the household tip where they will be recycled. 

Photograph shows Councillor Nathan Desmond at Hoobrook Bulking Centre where another 7 tonnes of recycling is being delivered.