Recycling Nodes make a difference
| Published: 31st July 2008 17:25 |
State-of-the-art recycling containers called 'nodes' are helping to increase recycling rates in Stockport.
The 'nodes' are made up of several interlocking bins which offer people living in hard-to-reach areas such as flats an easy way to recycle. They have been placed in a central location at Lancashire Hill to enable residents living there to recycle paper, mixed glass and cans. The aesthetically pleasing 'nodes' have an innovative and unique design which means that they take up less space than the old recycling bins. They also have a galvanised steel body to withstand fire and vandalism.
Since they were installed, recycling on the estate has already started to increase. Between February and June, 1.85 tonnes of recycled material was collected which is an increase of nearly half a tonne from the 1.39 tonnes collected between September 2007 and January 2008. Half a tonne of recycling is the equivalent weight of a large adult cow.
Further recycling facilities will also soon be installed at the new sports area nearby. Sacks have been offered so people have somewhere to store their recyclable materials until they take them to the 'nodes' to be recycled. The Council has been working in partnership with Stockport Homes on this scheme. Stockport Homes is looking to locate additional recycling facilities at further sites across the borough to make it easier for its residents to recycle wherever possible.
Councillor Stuart Bodsworth, Executive Member for the Environment said: "The 'nodes' will be a massive help to people living in Lancashire Hill and are a big improvement on the recycling facilities which were there before. Hopefully they will encourage people to recycle more of their waste and help to keep the area clean and tidy as well."
Lancashire Hill resident Joyce Jarvin was pleased the 'nodes' had been installed. She said: "I think they are a good idea and they make a big difference to the estate. Already the area looks tidier and they make it much easier to recycle."
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