Waste not want not! (From Barry And District News)

Waste not want not!

GREEN-MINDED residents can congratulate themselves after recycling in the Vale of Glamorgan increased by 100 percent last year!

And the council, which runs fortnightly collections of paper, glass and cans from 98 percent of households in its patch, is extending a big thank you to all those people whose efforts have helped double the recycling rate over the past 12 months.

This is a real boost for the council, which has been working to increase awareness of, and participation in recycling to ensure it meets challenging targets set by the Welsh Assembly.

Head of visible services, Miles Punter said: "We have made real progress over the past 12 months and, as a result, exceeded the target set by the Welsh Assembly for 2003/04.

"I would like to thank all residents who recycle and staff who provide recycling services.

"We are going to have to work even harder over the next few years to ensure we continue to meet our targets, and hope we can count on the support of all our residents to do this."

Vale of Glamorgan Council leader Cllr Jeffrey James added: "I am delighted at the council's success and know that the authority will continue to work hard to further improve recycling services for local people.