28/11/07 - Cllr Mel Duff - Recycling Rates Hit 38%

Action On Recycling

Recycling rates in Swindon have now reached 38%, following the introduction of the weekly, full-kerbside recycling scheme.  In addition the plastic bag recycling scheme has been extended with all households shortly to be given an additional 14 bags per year, free of charge.

Cllr Melanie Duff, “I am delighted the Conservatives have continued to extend and improve recycling facilities in Highworth and across Swindon.  We have pledged to recycle 50% of all household waste, compared to Labour’s feeble 16% when they last ran the Council.  It is essential we continue to drive up recycling rates to help both the environment and to avoid the hikes in landfill taxes which would send our Council Tax bills rocketing."