Stirchley Soars In Recycling War

• May. 26 by Clare Anne (0)

Stirchley residents can give themselves a pat on the back, as they make there mark on the world of ‘green’.

97% of residents in the suburb near Bournville, south Birmingham, are now recycling their paper, cardboard, plastic and garden waste.

This figure comes from a local council newsletter delivered to residents back in April of this year.

The newsletter claimed:

“Paper, cardboard, glass, tins, plastic bottle and green waste are now collected from 97% of properties in Stirchley and Hazelwell.”

People living in this area have massive access to recycling facilities, shown by the map below. BirminghamRecycled spoke to Stirchely man David Reynolds, of Pineapple Road, to see how this affects the residents:

“I have been recycling my paper and glass waste for years further up the road, but since the recycling boxes have been provided it is much easier.  I like to do my bit and give something back. I’m proud to say I live in Stirchley with recycling rates that high!”

But the good news doesn’t transcend across all of the city, with Birmingham on a whole only recycling 33% of its rubbish.

When asked how the city could improve their recycling rates, and what other areas should do to keep up with Stirchley; councillor for the Bournville ward, Nigel Dawkins, said:

“Over the last 5 years we have rolled out the largest multi waste recycling collection system in Europe. I am sure that other areas in Birmingham are also approaching these kinds of figures as we continuously improve the service to residents.”

So for now at least, keep your eyes peeled for a recycling bin and help keep Birmingham green!

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