Low Carbon: Recycling in the bag at Cheshire's schools

By Sarah Griffiths on Jun 5, 09 12:30 PM in News

PRIMARY school pupils have been having fun learning how to recycle.

Cheshire West and Chester's waste officers have been visiting schools to teach children about the new waste collection scheme, which is being introduced from June 15.

The children have been given learning packs and taught how to recycle more through fun games and competitions.

Councillor Neil Ritchie, environment portfolio holder for Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: "We have found that engaging schoolchildren is a great way to get the recycling message into our homes and we have heard very pleasing reports that children are teaching their families all about the new service."

Educating children about the new waste collection service is just one of the ways the Council aims to raise awareness of its launch next month.

So far, more than 50,000 households have received their new waste containers, along with an information pack containing details of how to use them and a calendar with the collection dates.

For more information on the service, visit www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or contact the customer services helpline on 0300 123 7026.

Waste officer Liz Ellis shows Farndon pupils Thomas Wright and Jordan Sinclair how to recycle ahead of the new waste collection scheme.

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