Residentsurgedto watchrecyclingfilm

Councillor Angus Forbes has encouraged residents of Perth and Kinross to watch a blue bin instruction video – in order to get it right.

The recently aired videos were made after residents’requested a way to“better understand”what happens to their recycling.

In 2017, Perth and Kinross Council collected 9776 tonnes of household recycling from blue bins.

That includes all paper, cardboard, cartons, plastic pots, tubs and trays, tins and cans.

Councillor Forbes, convener of Perth and Kinross Council’s environment and infrastructure committee, said:“The recently aired videos on the blue bin recycling journey were made in response to resident’s requests to better understand what happens to their recycling.

“As our recycling is a collective effort, the videos focus on the importance of getting it right, as problems are caused by containers with food still in them or when recycling is tied up in bags.

“I would like to encourage all households on the service to watch the videos.”

A spokesperson on behalf of the council also said:“Cans, tins and plastic bottles and containers should be rinsed and flattened as much as possible, as food and drinks residues spoils clean recycling.

“Materials to be recycled should be placed loosely in a blue bin to ensure they can be easily sorted.

“The bin needs to be on the kerbside for 7.30am on the morning of collection.”

Four videos showing each stage of the journey the blue bin recycling takes were recently produced thanks to a community benefits donation from Suez and are available on the council’s Facebook page.

Householders should ensure they protect their identities by shredding any documents which contain personal information before putting them out for recycling.

In particular account numbers, passwords, PIN numbers, signatures, dates of birth and names and addresses must be protected.