Aerosols - January 2011

The UK uses approximately 600 million aerosols domestically each year. As householders we might not think that we throw many aerosol cans away but there are hairspray cans, oils, foams and paints in most houses. Kirklees residents can now recycle these for the first time using their green wheelie bins and they will join the food and drinks cans at the recycling plant and be recycled into new metal containers.

Residents wanting to recycle aerosols are asked to ensure that the aerosol can is completely empty, to detach the lid and to not pierce, crush or flatten the aerosol cans before placing in the green bins.

Work in Schools - January 2011

The Environmental Project's Team and the recycling mascot, Cyril the Recycling Squirrel, have been busy working with schools to promote recycling and waste minimisation. The team have been doing assemblies, lessons and paper making activities. If you school wants to get further information on this service or would like to book a visit please contact us at recycling@kirklees.gov.uk

Fed up of junk mail and cold calls? - January 2011

There's now a new service that provides a free and easy way of opting out of receiving unwanted mail and sales calls. Stay Private, www.stayprivate.org simplifies the process of registering with the Direct Marketing Association's various preference services, including:

• The Mailing Preference Service
• Telephone Preference Service
• Baby Mailing Service

Sign up once and they will submit your details to all of the services.

Batteries - January 2011

You can now recycle your domestic batteries for free at most battery retailers. Ask at your local store for details.

No Video Tapes Please - January 2011

Recently problems have been experienced at our Materials Recycling Facility with video tapes being put in green bins. The tape has caused major problems with getting caught up in the sorting machinery and has meant that the whole plant has had to be temporarily shut down on several occasions to remove the tape from the machines. If you have old video tapes these should be disposed of in your grey bins as they cannot be recycled and won't cause any problems at our energy from waste plant.