Recycling banks have become more common in the United Kingdom over the past years as local councils try to increase awareness and activity when it comes to recycling. Pressure has been put on councils and individuals since it was announced that the United Kingdom is falling way behind its European counterparts when it comes to recycling and waste management. Many in the recycling industry say that there is little chance that the United Kingdom will be able to reach many of the goals outlined by the European Union, especially those that mandate that landfill size be reduced by half over the next ten years. Recently some attacks against recycling banks have made it even more difficult for the United Kingdom to reach these goals.
A Chard recycling bank is scheduled to be removed after repeated attacks by vandals, who are damaging the rubbish by dumping paint into the bank. The bank at the Tesco car park is one of many set to be taken down after repeated attacks by vandals. By pouring paint on the recyclables they were rendered unable to be recycled and the rubbish was left to be dumped into a landfill instead. The changes were announced after investigation showed that the greater number of banks in South Somerset have been too costly due to misuse and repeated vandalism.
Spokesmen for the Somerset Waste Partnership say that increased kerbside recycling has also led to the decreased need for so many recycling banks. When recycling banks are tipped or vandalized they often become more of an expense to taxpayers.
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