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Swindon Residents Urged to Combat £2 Million Recycling Waste

1/14/2025

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Swindon residents are called to action as a staggering £2 million worth of recyclable materials go up in smoke each year. Encouragingly, food waste in black bins has dropped from 38% to 28% due to a new collection service. However, the battle isn't over, as many still struggle with recycling plastics, cans, and paper correctly.

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Story summary

Swindon residents are called to action as a staggering £2 million worth of recyclable materials go up in smoke each year. Encouragingly, food waste in black bins has dropped from 38% to 28% due to a new collection service. However, the battle isn't over, as many still struggle with recycling plastics, cans, and paper correctly.