Worthing Borough Council said the town hall was lit green to mark Recycle Week 2024 – the nation’s annual campaign to encourage everyone to recycle the right things the right way.
"Recycling should be clean, dry and loose and our residents can also recycle small electrical items, batteries and vapes by placing them on top of their recycling and rubbish bins,” a council spokesperson said.
"As part of our Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) service, batteries and vapes must be left out for collection in a plastic bag to help prevent them from falling onto the road.
"Plastic bags and wrappers can be recycled locally at supermarkets and unwanted clothes and belongings can be recycled at the area’s free recycle centres. We can all do a little more recycling to make a big difference.”
Arun District Council has also promoted the recycling campaign this week.
A spokesperson said: “Research shows that while we’re a nation of recyclers and nine out of ten people regularly recycle, nearly eight out of ten of us (79 per cent) put one or more items into the bin that could have been recycled.
"This year’s theme is ‘Rescue Me - Recycle’, focusing on saving those commonly missed recyclables from the general waste bin and making sure they end up in the recycling bin!
“Arun District Council will be sharing posts on social media, so you can find out more about the plight of the five ill-fated packaging heroes.
"Recycle Now has created a team of characters to bring the campaign to life and is asking everyone to Rescue Me – Recycle.”
To find out what can be recycled where you live, enter your postcode here: Recycling Locator | Recycle Now
1. Town hall lit green
Worthing Borough Council said the town hall was lit green to mark Recycle Week 2024 – the nation’s annual campaign to encourage everyone to recycle the right things the right way. Photo: Worthing Borough Council