Exeter residents are excellent at recycling and 35 tonnes of recycled waste are collected from households every day.

Cllr Morris recently paid a visit to the MRF Centre (Materials Reclamation Centre) in Marsh Barton to see first hand the work involved. Cllr Morris said, “Visiting the Centre really opened my eyes to how much work goes into sorting the waste.”

However, unfortunately not all householders recycle correctly and this can cause numerous problems. If food waste is put into a recycling bin, this contaminates not just a small amount of recycled waste, but potentially at least one tonne of recycled products could be both damaged and unsuitable for recycling by the time it reaches the MRF Centre.

• Put all clean, dry paper and cardboard into your Green Bin/Box
• Rinse food tins, used foil and drink cans and put into your Green Bin/Box
• Replace lids on plastic bottles after rinsing and put into your Green Bin/Box
• Extra recycling containers can be delivered on request – 01392 665010
• Recycle glass/jars at local Recycling Banks see www.exeter.gov.uk for details
• Used domestic batteries can be recycled at any shop which sells batteries
• Over 60% of Domestic waste can be recycled or composted – Composters and Wormeries can be purchased from Exeter City Council at cost price – 01392 66501

If your community group would like a visit to the centre this can be arranged by contacting Sally Fryer on 01392 665027 or 01392 665010