Devon’s recycling rates among the best in the country
With a recycling and composting rate of 56.6 per cent for 2019/20, Devon has exceeded the national average of 45.5 per cent for another year running.
Tag Archives: recycling
Posted on: 17 March 2021 | Posted in: Environment
Recycling centres to open for essential use only
Devon County Council is reopening its recycling centres for essential use only from Monday 11 May. The government has defined ‘essential use’ as waste that ‘cannot be stored without causing a risk of injury, health or harm to the residentaaa
Posted on: 6 May 2020
Return to mender; BigFix 2020 saves £100K of broken items from the tip
Record number of items repaired prevents 55,000kg of carbon
Posted on: 9 March 2020 | Posted in: Environment
County Council Reuse Officer wins national award for ‘outstanding contribution to recycling’
Catherine Causley has been recognised for her success in encouraging more people to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Posted on: 8 October 2019 | Posted in: Environment
Competition gives young poets the chance to express their climate concerns
Coinciding with National Poetry Day, the competition is supported by the Budleigh Literary Festival and the Appledore Book Festival.
Posted on: 30 September 2019 | Posted in: Environment
Devon maintains status as one of the top recycling counties
Devon’s recycling rate has increased 2% sinc last year
Posted on: 27 August 2019
