Fine plan for 'rubbish' recycling

Residents in Wirral could soon face a fine of up to a £100 if they fail to recycle their rubbish. The idea is being put forward by the council's environment committee at a meeting later.

Fines would be cut to £60 for those who pay promptly. The authority claims that 95% of households in Wirral are able to recycle waste on their doorstep.

All recyclable refuse should be put into the grey wheelie bins but the council says this is not happening. They all also considering fines for people who continually leave their bins out on the pavement or deliberately contaminate them with non-recyclable material.

View Full Article 15th January 2008

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