Recycling Soars in Lib Dem run Waverley (South West Surrey Liberal Democrats)

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Recycling Soars in Lib Dem run Waverley

January 4, 2007 12:00 AM

Sarah Di Caprio and Cllr Vic Scrivens using a recycling box

Local campaigners Sarah Di Caprio and Cllr Vic Scrivens are delighted at the big increase in recycling achieved by the Lib Dem Council

Recycling levels are at a record-high in Waverley thanks to the Lib Dem led Council.

The percentage of recycled waste has risen to 40%, up from 22% last year putting Waverley among the best performing councils in the country. Nearly three quarter's of the borough's residents now recycle, up by half on last year.

Lib Dem Council leader Cllr Jill Ferguson said, "We promised Waverley residents that we would improve recycling. Now we have delivered on this promise. I would like to thank local residents for their efforts in making this possible." The introduction of Alternate Weekly Collections (AWC), which the council acknowledges has caused difficulties in some areas, has been responsible for boosting the amount of goods we now recycle. Many of the problems were caused by failures by Conservative run Surrey County Council.

Lib Dem Parliamentary Campaigner Sarah Di Caprio said, "I'm very proud of what the Lib Dem Council has achieved in recycling and the way residents have got behind the new recycling scheme. Together we can do much to protect our environment."

"Cllr Mike Biddiscombe added, "The new system is working well in Haslemere and Hindhead and is working to boost recycling rates.If anyone has queries about recycling or green waste, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Lib Dem Councillors are looking at new ways to improve recycling further in our area. A top priority is to allow recycling of kitchen waste. The Council is also improving and increasing the number of 'bring sites' locally - using payments generated from increased recycling levels