Frequently Asked Questions

• I have heard lots of reports in the media that materials for recycling are being stockpiled. So should I still bother to recycle?

  Yes, it is vital that you continue to recycle unless your local council tells you not to. Recycling markets are more difficult than they used to be but press reports have focused on some isolated d... read on

• Why should I bother to recycle?

  Recycling continues to be the best option for dealing with the waste we all throw away. In 2007, some 8.6 million tonnes of paper were recovered in the UK – half of this was recycled by paper mills... read on

• Why is it important?

  Recycling is not just financially important, but it makes sense to make best use of our limited natural resources – recycling is good for the environment. Recycling is a real success story and we s... read on

• What about incineration or why we don't just landfill it?

  The UK now recycles more than 35% of its domestic waste thanks to the hard work of households and local authorities but the plan is to reach 50% in England – more in Scotland and Wales by 2020. Gen... read on

• Isn't this costing us a fortune to store all this rubbish?

  No, storage is relatively cheap and it costs £45 per tonne to landfill, so this option would be more costly. read on

• What is WRAP doing to help?

  WRAP is working hard with consumers, businesses and industry to minimise waste and maximise recycling opportunities. During 2006-08 we have helped to boost growth in the £1.2 billion recycling and ... read on