Visitors to Garden can now recycle their litter

VISITORS to the National Botanic Garden of Wales can now recycle their litter.

Carmarthenshire County Council has installed litter recycling bins at the Llanarthne tourist attraction.

The bins have two separate sections – one for general litter and the other for paper, cans and plastic bottles making it easier for recycling. There is also an ashtray on top as well as chewing gum disposal.

Director of the National Botanic Garden of Wales Dr Rosie Plummer said: “We are so pleased to have these recycling bins for visitors to use. The Garden is all about conservation and sustainability and by encouraging people to think carefully about their litter, we help them to understand the real difference they can make.

“We are working to save some of Wales’ own rare plants, because species are being lost from the world at a frightening rate. Practical steps to recycle the litter you generate means you are contributing to conservation.”

The bins will help to increase the county’s recycling rate and reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill.

Director of Technical Services Richard Workman said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with the National Botanic Garden of Wales as much of our litter can be recycled. I hope visitors will co-operate by making sure they put their recyclable litter in the correct section.”

Carmarthenshire recycled/composted just over 40% of its waste during 2009/10 and must achieve a 52% by 2012/13 and 70% by 2025.

Executive board member for the environment Councillor Philip Hughes said: “We must do our best to recycle as much of our waste as possible, I’m sure these new bins will help us to achieve our recycling targets and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.”

CAPTION: Pictured with the new litter recycling bins at the National Botanic Garden of Wales is Carmarthenshire County Council’s Director of Technical Services Richard Workman, council senior waste officer Mike McCauley, Executive Board Member for the Environment Cllr Philip Hughes, and Director of the National Botanic Garden of Wales Dr Rosie Plummer.

Picture: Jeff Connell.