Recyclers praised

Oldham residents have been thanked for going green after 7,500 requests for blue bins to recycle paper and card.

Paper and card recycling rates have increased from 430 tonnes to 770 tonnes a month, pushing Oldham from from bottom to third place in Greater Manchester’s green table.

Councillor Mark Alcock (pictured), cabinet member for environment and infrastructure, said: “We are committed to making it as easy as possible for people to recycle by giving them the tools to do the job.

“The efforts of householders to recycle have seen Oldham become one of the best recycling Councils in the Greater Manchester area and we are extremely proud of the results achieved by our residents.”

To request a blue bin call the contact centre on 0161-770 6644.