Youngsters learn about recycling

Staff and children at a local day nursery in Kidderminster were delighted when one of Wyre Forest District Council's recycling trucks turned up to help them learn about rubbish and recycling.

The children, from Hickory Dickory Dock Day Nursery in Spennells, watched excitedly out of the window as the large yellow truck pulled up, lights flashing, and the crew Carl, Dave and Gary stepped out.

To help them to understand where their rubbish goes after it's been put into the bin the children watched as first a small bin then a large one was tipped into the back of the vehicle and compacted. From a safe distance children were able to see what was happening and were told about what happens to the rubbish when it goes in the truck.

Jo Duffield, Waste Minimisation Officer at the Council said,
"The children thoroughly enjoyed the visit, watching as the bins were lifted up, emptied into the truck and the material squashed up to fit more in. It's important for children to understand what happens to their rubbish and a simple way to teach them to recycle is through playing fun sorting games and looking at recycled products.'

Councillor Marcus Hart, Wyre Forest District Council's Cabinet Member for Environmental Services said,

"Getting children engaged with recycling at an early age is a great way of educating them to look after the environment in the future."

More information on recycling is available on the recycling webpages.

Picture shows staff and children at Hickory Dickory Dock Day Nursery with the Council's crew Carl, Dave and Gary.

Date of issue 1st February 2012