Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has exceeded its targets for Recycling Collection Points in the Western Isles.
As part of the award to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar from the Strategic Waste Fund, the Comhairle agreed to an expansion of its network of recycling collection points in rural areas to at least one site per 250 households, in consultation with local communities.

Subsequently, since January 2005, the Comhairle has increased the number of recycling points from 33 to 51, an increase of almost 55%, to exceed the original target of one site per 250 households to one site per 200 households.

The majority of the Comhairle’s blue recycling banks are managed by a community group who receive a grant through the community recycling initiative each time it’s filled. In return the group are asked to promote the use of the recycling bank in their community, ensure the area around is kept litter free and to inform the Comhairle when the recycling bank is full.

Councillor Angus Nicolson said “in working with communities to provide accessible rural recycling points throughout the Western Isles this project has been a tremendous success and it is hoped that this relationship can be built on for the continued development of recycling services throughout the Western Isles. I would like to pay tribute to staff and the community for not only meeting the targets, but exceeding them.”

Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Tel: 01851 709389 (Work)
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email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk