Write a commentThe countdown to Christmas has started, and Newry and Mourne Council is encouraging us all to keep the party going by remembering to recycle over the festive period. We are recycling more at home than ever before, and the great news is the recycling rate for Newry and Mourne Council now stands at 37%.
Congratulations to all those who have participated in the recycling campaign over the last year, keep up the good work.
Over Christmas continue to do your bit for your environment by recycling as much waste as possible. Up to 60% of the waste we produce at Christmas can be recycled, most of which can now be recycled in your blue bin.
Mayor John McArdle encouraged all resident to continue recycling over the festive holidays. He said, ‘with such a vast amount of materials that can now be recycled, Christmas is the perfect time to make full use of your recycling bins.’
This year Newry and Mourne District Council introduced glass bottles and jars and Tetrapak (drinks cartons) for recycling in the blue bin. Residents can now recycle all Christmas items like wrapping paper, cards, biscuit and sweet tins, plastic and cardboard packaging, aerosol cans and even clean tinfoil in their blue bin. To save space, remember to wash and squash all your bottles and cans.
Newry and Mourne District Council will maintain collections during the holiday season. This year your blue bin collection will be week commencing the 31st December.
Brown bin collections remain on a monthly schedule throughout the winter months and householders are urged to continue to recycle any extra food waste over the festive season. Garden waste and cold ashes can also be recycled in your brown bin.
Newry and Mourne District Council would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and thank everyone for participating in recycling over the last year.
If you would like any more information on recycling over Christmas please contact our Recycling Officer Tel: 02830313233 or email recycling@newryandmourne.gov.uk
