Press Release

Friday 11th July 2008

On street recycling bins

 

New state of the art recycling bins can now be seen on the streets of Fareham as part of the council’s continuous commitment towards promoting recycling.

As part of a 12 month trial period on street recycling bins have been placed in six locations around the borough deemed to have the highest footfall.

During the trial period, information will be gathered on the effectiveness of removing recyclable materials from general litter in these areas.

 

List of locations:

                                        

Portchester precinct                

Civic way path                        

Henry Cort Drive                      

Salterns car park                      

Centre Way                                 

Shore Road HM office

 

The bins are made from durable moulded polyethelene, a material which is resistant to most acids, salts and solvents making removing graffiti easier and is also resistant to impact, fracture and shattering.

All the bins have a 240-litre capacity and take card & paper, cans and plastic bottles.

Executive member for Street Scene, Councillor Brian Bayford said: “These new on street recycling bins are another way we as a council are committed to reducing litter on the streets as well as promoting recycling across the borough. The scheme has already proved very popular with many residents using the facilities, which I hope will continue.”

 

Ends

 

Notes to editors:

A photograph of the on street recycling bins is attached for your use.

 

For Further Information Contact:

 

Michael Langton, Communications Support Officer, tel: 01329 824416

fax: 01329 821518, e-mail: publicity@fareham.gov.uk