Majority of plastics now recyclable in Cornwall

Residents across Cornwall can now recycle the majority of plastics as pots, tubs and trays have been added to Cornwall Council recycling services.

Following a successful trial across 46,000 households which saw recycling rates increase, the programme has now been rolled out across the whole of Cornwall in six stages.

By 11 November, all Cornwall households will have had at least one collection of plastic pots, tubs and trays.

Sue James, cabinet member for environment and public protection, said the programme was a significant step forward in increasing recycling rates across Cornwall.

She said: “Cornwall's residents now have a door step recycling collection of plastic pots, tubs and trays, which is a major step forward in increasing the amount of waste we recycle.

“This is something that residents have been asking for and which we have received good feedback on. Even more importantly, it will help us meet our longer term target to reduce waste and increase recycling, and it is good for the environment.

“All the plastics collected are sent to a Materials Recycling Facility at either Bodmin or Pool and are then sent on to UK re-processing plants where they can be made into other products such as furniture, drainage pipes or fleeces. That fleece you wear tomorrow could be the yogurt pot you recycled yesterday!”