Out with the old rules for recycling

RECYCLING changes in Angus aimed at achieving “necessary savings” have come into force.

Four recycling centres – Brechin, Carnoustie, Kirriemuir and Monifieth – will only accept recyclable items. Only the bigger centres at Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose will continue to accept non-recyclable waste.

Trailers will have access to any of the seven Angus recycling centres due to extended opening hours and an expected reduction in traffic volume at sites that only accept recyclable waste. Forfar Recycling Centre, on Queenswell Road, has reopened following its redevelopment.

Communities vice-convener Tommy Stewart said: “We must recycle smarter for our environment, recycle more to retain all seven of the recycling centres in Angus – as people have asked us to do – and modernise our waste and recycling services and use them to the maximum to deliver required savings.

“We believe our kerbside recycling service and our centres deliver a waste management service that works for all our residents and for our environment.

“Minimising general waste and maximising recycling is cost effective, environmentally friendly and the right thing to do.”

From Monday April 1, users will need to have a permit to take household waste to a recycling centre by van or trailer.