News from Cornwall Labour

Recycling has never been more important in Cornwall

A Labour parliamentary spokesperson in Cornwall is supporting national recycle week June 22-28.

Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth Charlotte MacKenzie commented:

“Cornwall needs to greatly reduce the amount of waste collected in black bags as we pay landfill tax on every one of them and it is estimated this will cost local council tax payers £160 Million.

“Four out of ten households in the former Carrick area don’t use the kerbside recycling scheme which collects glass, plastic bottles, cardboard, paper, tins and other recycling from your doorstep. There are also recycling points at some supermarkets and car parks, and tubes to collect batteries for recycling at several local post offices.

“A lot of people are worried about the cost of living at the moment and recycling and reducing waste can help to save you money.

“I hope lots of people will support the recycling week events being organised by Cornwall Council or find out more at the Go Green event being organised by the Rotary Club in Truro on Saturday 27 June.”

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