Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should I bother to recycle?

    Recycling continues to be the best option for dealing with the waste we all throw away. For example, in 2007, some 8.6 million tonnes of paper were recovered in the UK – half of this was recycled b... 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 almost 40% 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. Genera... read on
WHY RECYCLING MATTERS

We hope to have answered many of your questions on recycling. If you need any more information, then please give our helpline a call on 0845 331 3131.