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Issued: 22 February 2002

Newtyle Recycling Centre Opens

Newtyle people are going green with the opening of a neighbourhood recycling centre.

Opening the new facility Sheena Welsh, Convener of Environmental and Consumer Protection Committee said: "This is the third rural recycling point to be opened by Angus Council in the last four months, reinforcing the authority's commitment to working with communities to provide improved local facilities.

"This recycling centre is a vast improvement to the previous unmanned skip site which was not as conveniently situated and was open to abuse. I am impressed by the facility and would encourage the people of Newtyle to recycle and reduce the amount of waste going into domestic bins."

Residents of Newtyle and the surrounding area will be able to use the centre to recycle all their glass food and drinks containers, drinks cans and plastic milk containers and lemonade bottles.

Newtyle is also the only neighbourhood recycling point to have facilities for the recycling of newspapers and magazines.

In addition to being able to use local recycling facilities, for bulky household waste Newtyle people can take advantage of a free twice-weekly pick up service in the village.

Under this system a parked refuse vehicle is available for one or two hours in a central location for the disposal of large household items.

Councillor Welsh added: "The provision of such wide-ranging facilities in rural areas is a reflection of the commitment of Angus Council to protecting the local environment, while providing services to the community.

"However, despite provision of these facilities, there are those who continue to use the countryside as a dumping ground for their waste and the council recognises that the issue of fly tipping is causing a lot of concern in rural communities throughout Angus.

"This is an matter which the council takes very seriously and we are working with our partners in the police and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency in a bid to clamp down on those who are intent on ruining the Angus environment."