♻️ Changing Times in Cardiff’s Recycling Journey 🌍
Residents of Cardiff have been diligently sorting their recycling into separate coloured bags as part of the city’s sack-sort recycling scheme. But some locals were in for a surprise when a viral video revealed council workers combining these carefully separated recyclables into a single bin lorry. 🙈
Cardiff Council acknowledges they sometimes have to use general waste lorries due to issues with specialised recycling vehicles, but assures us this doesn’t affect the quality of the recycled materials. In fact, the council claims recycling performance has improved from 60% to 64% over the past year, thanks to the new system. 📊✨
Fairwater resident Rahim Mustafa caught the mixing on camera. He understands the frustration: “We work hard to separate our recyclables, but then wonder what the point is when we see it all going into the same lorry.”
Despite some hiccups with vehicle availability, resulting in temporary mixing, the council insists that all materials are eventually sorted by re-processors, maintaining the integrity of the recycling process. Nevertheless, residents like Rahim are calling for more clarity and consistency. 📢
Besides concerns about vehicle issues, some Cardiffians find keeping multiple bags at home a space challenge, while others worry about the system’s complexity for elderly residents or families with young kids. While some express confusion, the effort is appreciated across the board. 🌟💪
Cardiff Council encourages locals to keep up their commendable efforts and reassures them that improvements in the system continue. They thank everyone for adapting quickly and helping reduce contamination in recyclable materials. 👏 Let’s keep making Cardiff cleaner and greener! 🌿💚
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