Don’t Treat Us Like Rubbish recycling campaign launched for Liverpool residents
Non-recyclable items are being put in recycling bins, contaminating other items.
MRWA Chief Executive Carl Beer and MRWA Chairperson Councillor Tony Concepcion
Submitted by John Lally
Local residents are being reminded of how to make the most of their recycling through a new campaign.
The Don't Treat us Like Rubbish campaign is part of the Recycle Right initiative, which is led by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA).
It aims to remind residents in the Liverpool City Region on what can be recycled where, as well as preventing bagged waste and unwanted materials being put into recycling bins.
Councillor Tony Concepcion, chairperson of MRWA, said: "Items are being put in recycling bins that aren’t currently accepted, and some materials are placed in dirty, or recycling bagged up, which can often ruin entire loads of collected recyclables.
"Our core message is trying to remind residents that recycling is a valuable resource, not just rubbish. We need to keep our recycling clean and leave it loose in our bins."
The new campaign can be seen on digital media screens around the city region, as well as on social media channels.
Carl Beer, chief executive of MRWA, said: "Data shows that there is an issue with contamination across the city region which comes from bagged recycling, which is unable to be recycled effectively.
"The campaign is a reminder to everyone about what they can recycle and where they can recycle it.
"Managing materials and resources sustainably is key in the fight against climate change and having a local environment we can all be proud of."
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