Can you recycle?

Recycling has been a constant concern for residents over the summer. Blue bins for cans, paper and plastics seem to have been either overflowing and not being emptied often enough or in short supply. 

I am working with council staff to improve the situation. However, it does appear that there are not enough staff and resources available and this is not acceptable if the city is to deliver the recycling targets that we require to meet. Some back lanes and backcourts require to be upgraded to accommodate recycling facilities.

The benefit of recycling aluminium cans is highlighted by Zero Waste Scotland in their publicity. I support stronger partnership working between public agencies, and local projects concerned about recycling to ensure that residents can recycle effectively.

Useful links:

Zero Waste Scotland - http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/