Recycling – Three times as much!! October 10, 2009
Andrew Maric with fellow Newport Pagnell Network Team members - Supporting Recycling
Since taking control of Milton Keynes Council in 2002, the Liberal Democrats, with residents’ help, have consistently increased recycling rates in the Borough. This reduces the amount of waste going to landfill, which is taxed by the Government.
The previous Labour Council cut collections to fortnightly and recycling rates fell. The Lib Dems reintroduced weekly collections, with pink sacks (for paper, cardboard, cans and plastic bottles) and blue boxes (for glass).
We then introduced the “green bin” scheme for garden waste and this summer we’ve introduced the kitchen waste collection scheme, and extended the types of items that can be put in your pink sack . All of this has trebled recycling rates, thank you for your continued commitment as residents!!
Don’t forget – Try not to put your bins/bags out before their designated collection or the council could fine you! That’s something that none of us want!!
Did you know?
You can now add the following to your pinks sacks:
- Tetrapaks (Also known as drinks cartons)
- Aerosols
- Yogurt pots
- Ice cream and Margarine tubs
- Plastic containers/trays
- Aluminium foil
- Metal lids
- Tops from jam jars/bottles
This is a great improvement on an already, well established list that Milton Keynes Lib Dem Council has been able negotiate on what can and can’t be recycled!