Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Sunday 24°CMonday 16°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
EnvironmentNews

Council launches new recycling awareness campaign

written by John November 21, 2019
ShareTweet

DERRY City and Strabane District Council have just launched a new campaign in a bid to get people to recycle more plastic waste around the house.

Recycling Starts at Home aims to highlight the materials that can be recycled in your blue bin and encourage householders to recycle items from all rooms in the home, not just the kitchen.

Council’s Head of Environment, Conor Canning, said there are lots of items that could be disposed of as recyclables that people just aren’t aware of.

“Recycling saves local people money as it’s twice the cost for ratepayers to send materials to landfill compared to recycling,” he explained.

“This money could be spent on local services like parks, leisure centres and events so we are asking people in Derry and Strabane to bear this in mind when disposing of items.

“We have found that while most people are good at recycling plastics like pots, tubs and trays in the kitchen, many are still not taking recyclable materials like cleaning products, shampoo bottles or hand wash containers from the bathroom to their blue bin.

“Some householders also forget to rinse food containers before recycling so we’d like to remind people of the simple Empty – Rinse – Recycle rule.

“Another problem is that cling film isn’t being removed from containers before they are put in the blue bin – we’d like to make people aware that this type of soft plastic cannot be recycled and must go in your black bin.

“There’s an eco-warrior in all of us and recycling can be a fun activity to do particularly with children at home.”

If you haven’t already, download Council’s free recycling app, Bin-ovation, or check out our website www.derrystrabane.com/recycling

Council launches new recycling awareness campaign was last modified: November 21st, 2019 by John

Tags:
CONOR CANNINGCouncil launches new recycling awareness campaignDerry and Strabane CouncilHEAD OF ENVIRONMENTRecycling Starts at Home
ShareTweet
John

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

The LYCRA Company staff excited to continue...

1 day ago

Man arrested in Derry over murder bid...

2 days ago

Man to face Derry court over cannabis...

2 days ago

Man arrested in Derry after 120 cannabis...

3 days ago

Derry Labour Market Partnership celebrate success of...

3 days ago

Savour the best of the North West...

3 days ago

Bin collections and Recycling Centres operate as...

3 days ago

Finance Minister visits sites of Derry Strabane...

3 days ago

Durkan: We need to get serious about...

3 days ago

Police appeal over children playing in derelict...

3 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Man to face Derry court over cannabis plants seizure

    July 11, 2025
  • Man charged to court over Derry drugs seizure

    July 6, 2025
  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy