Council thank residents for Christmas tree recycling record

Reporter: Kirsty Rigg
Date online: 28 January 2009

Residents across the borough have set a new record for the number of real Christmas trees recycled by Rochdale Borough Council.

The authority collected 3,513 real trees this year from Christmas tree ‘bring sites’ - beating last year’s record of 3,000.

Residents have helped the council save 14 tonnes of real Christmas trees from going to landfill and instead put them to good use as mulch around the borough’s parks.

Councillor Wera Hobhouse, cabinet member for environment and sustainability enthused: “This is fantastic news! It just goes to show that residents really do care for their environment and what happens to their waste.

“A huge thank you to everyone who recycled their real trees this year – you’ve made a massive difference.”

For more information about recycling in the borough:

Visit: www.rochdale.gov.uk/recycling 

Or call: 0845 226 1800