It's wasted (From Barry And District News)

It's wasted

AFTER reading the item headlined "Don't waste recycling chance," Barry & District News, February 19, my first reaction was 'chance would be a fine thing!' And, after reading that "Barry households should do more to protect the environment," - I thought 'should we indeed'. I, and other residents in this area, have followed the council's instruction to the letter. The bags are sorted, neatly and securely packed and put out before 7am on the stated collection day. Following the great deal of publicity when the scheme was launched, the first collection in this area was due on January 9, but failed to materialise. And of the four collections scheduled, only two have taken place (in spite of the intervention of our local councillor and telephone calls to the waste management section). Understandably, our enthusiasm is waning fast. I would add that the old scheme, which had been in operation for many years, was extremely efficient and reliable, which perhaps proves the truth of the saying 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' M C Haley Oban Street Barry