The Stirling council has been buzzing about recent recycling rates. In 2007 the council reported that 45% of all household waste was recycled. This is something to be very proud of because it’s well above the national average for the same time period. Riding the wave of success the council has added additional items to kurbside collection services in the hopes of increasing the amount of waste recycled even more. Each house is given a blue bin in which to place items for kurbside collection though a second box can be obtained if needed. It might not seem like everything ... Full Story

With landfill space at a premium, and the government now charging local councils if they exceed their landfill quota, it's becoming more and more important that we recycle as much as possible. Each person in Britain produces approximately 1 tonne of waste per year. Of all this waste, it is estimated that 60 percent is completely recyclable. Thankfully, there are many options when it comes to recycling for Perth and Kenross residents. While not all areas offer kerbside pickup, drop-off service is always available at any of the recycling sites in the area. Any of their staff members will be ... Full Story

The shortage of landfill space in the islands necessitates that we recycles as much as we can. The Orkney Council is responsible for the safe collection and disposal of many tonnes of waste each year. Because of this, the Orkney Council provides recycling services designed to facilitate the safe reuse of many materials. The average Orkney household products several tonnes of waste each year. Much of this is completely recyclable, including but not limited to garden waste and kitchen waste. Plastic and glass bottles, paper products and drink cartons can all be recycled at the Council's expense. There are recycling ... Full Story

The North Lanarkshire recycling scheme is still in its infancy but in a short time has taken many steps to improve the quality of life in North Lanarkshire. Those who live in this district are provided with small green bins to use for their recyclable items. Recently more bins were added allowing some households to have more than one. These bins are collected by the sanitation department once per month. If you have more to recycle than what the bin will hold you can drop off your items at one of the local recycling centres servicing the area. There are ... Full Story

The same things that make North Ayrshire a popular holiday outing and a fish and wildlife paradise are the same things that created cause for environmental concern. The access to transportation be it through the lochs, the sea, or the many rivers in the area meant a great deal of industry in decades and centuries past. The area fully acknowledges this past, and is striving to maintain a clean and safe environment today. The Council of North Ayrshire has policies in place that are designed to control pollution and reduce environmental impact through the use of recycling. The Council has ... Full Story

Throughout Moray, recycling is becoming increasingly important. The decrease in usable landfill space is effective every borough and district in the country. As such, recycling efforts have been stepped up considerably. This coupled with Government's mandate that 40 percent of all waste be recycled by 2010 means that recycling is the wave of the future. The council arranges kerbside pickup for Moray residents, using differing bins. The brown bin is for garden waste, and is collected fortnightly. It should contain no manmade materials or hazardous chemicals. Small branches, leaves, flowers, and other garden organic matter can be placed into this ... Full Story

The Midlothian Council has long been committed to helping protect the environment and preserve our existing landfill space for as long as possible. Doing this not only helps Midlothian residents, but eases the landfill woes all over Scotland. We are rapidly running out of landfill space so it's more important than ever before to make reductions where we can, both in consumption and waste disposal The weekly kerbside collection of waste has been the crux of the effort to introduce advanced waste management techniques throughout Midlothian. We are well on our way to meeting Government's goals of 40 percent recycling ... Full Story

Recycling in Glasgow City is all taken to a facility that processes and gathers the recycling material. This makes recycling a lot easier, more efficient and organized. They also have the bin system that allows you to recycle the materials from home. The type of recycled materials in the area is the type they throw away every day. They are types of aerosol cans that are recyclable along with the metals. Oil and batteries are taken to the facilities for drop off. The garden waste is collected in a large bin for collection and to be picked up. The reasons ... Full Story

Over 100 million tonnes of waste is sent to UK landfills each year and it is a growing problem. In efforts to combat the problem, the Edinburgh City Council is asking residents and businesses to work together to recycle, reduce and reuse as much as possible. Reducing waste is one of the first steps; purchase items packaged in minimal product, limit your use of disposable items such as paper plates and razors. Make an immediate difference by repairing clothing, linens, furniture and appliances and donating to a thrift shop or resale store. Recycling is much easier than people expect. Collect ... Full Story

East Renfrewshire believes they are responsible for the conservatorship of their land and carrying out plans to make it cleaner, greener and safer for future generations. To accomplish this mission, they encourage all residents to join in the efforts by recycling, reducing and reusing when possible. Reducing waste is easy by limiting our use of disposable items and by purchasing items that are packaged lightly will all make an immediate dent in the amount of waste they produce. Reduce the amount of paper napkins, plates, disposable razors and nappies are a first and easy step. Repairing and donating unwanted household ... Full Story