Recycling rates in Carmarthenshire continuing to rise
Recycling rates in Carmarthenshire are continuing to rise and residents are being congratulated for all their hard work. Provisional figures released for 2014/15 show we are recycling approximately 60% of our rubbish here in Carmarthenshire, which means we have already achieved the Welsh Government target of 58% for 2015/16. The all Wales recycling figure is 56%. The Statistics for Wales report show the combined reuse, recycling and composting rates for all local authorities in Wales. Carmarthenshire achieved a four per cent increase on the previous year. Executive Board Member for the Environment Cllr Hazel Evans said: “I am delighted that here in Carmarthenshire we have not only met but already exceeded this year’s statutory target of 58% and I cannot thank residents enough for all their efforts. “We have come a long way since 2003 when we were recycling just 9.4% of our rubbish, and we could not have achieved this figure without the co-operation of householders.” A number of ini...