Bideford welcomes electrical recycling event

Published on 18 January 2012.

An electrical recycling event is to be held in Bideford.

Businesses and residents in Bideford are being urged to consider electrical recycling when clearing out their old and unused goods.

This is North Devon reports how a free event is being held today (January 19th) at the town’s cattle market as part of Electrical Waste Amnesty Day.

Among the items that can be dropped off are kettles, toasters, computers, televisions and other household appliances that would otherwise be taken to landfill.

Councillor Chris Leather, Torridge District Council lead member for Waste and Recycling, urged businesses with a lot of bulky items to take advantage of a free collection service.

He added: “It is hoped that if the amnesty day is a success it will be rolled out to other locations in Torridge.”

Elsewhere, the Thornbury News Gazette recently informed local residents there will be a series of recycling open day events in Yate and Thornbury later this month.

Posted by Salma Davidson