Re-launch of textile recycle scheme (Fylde Liberal Democrats)

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Re-launch of textile recycle scheme

November 18, 2008 10:00 AM

Fylde Borough Council is re-launching its yellow bag textile recycling scheme in time for Christmas 2008!

Textile recycling boosts local charity

The scheme, which supports the North West Air Ambulance, was launched in 2007 and proved very popular with an impressive 30 tonnes of textiles collected at kerbside. The Council is appealing for unwanted clothing, shoes and household textiles from residents across Fylde, to help raise much needed funds for the life saving charity.

Over the next 6 weeks Fylde residents will be supplied with information leaflets and dedicated collection sacks. Clean, dry clothing, shoes and household textiles can be placed in the sack provided, or residents can use their own bin liners or reuse carrier bags. Bags are then tied and left alongside the green box on collection day.

Good quality items which can be reused are sold to second-hand clothing traders in the UK and worldwide. 'End of life' garments are recycled into industrial wipers and cloths, mattress filling, insulation and new fibres. By recycling your unwanted garments, vital funds will be raised to help sustain the life-saving work of the North West Air Ambulance.

By using the convenient new scheme residents will be able to support this worthwhile local charity and boost recycling rates. The Council has a challenging recycling target of 44% for this year.